Taiwan: A Week of Cultural Discovery and Nature

Taiwan: A Week of Cultural Discovery and Nature

7 Day trip to Taiwan Locations: Taipei, Taroko Area, Tainan, Kaohsiung If you want to enjoy: - Night Market food - Shopping - Photography -Variety of luxurious to affordable hotels Check out this free guide, save this guide if you enjoy what you see, and don't forget to subscribe to my profile if you like my content
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Table of Contents:

1. Agenda

2. Hotel Recommendations

3. Restaurants Recommendation

Agenda

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Taipei City
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Airport

Taipei Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1
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Day 1: Taipei City Exploration

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
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Do some sight seeing here, and Explore the National Concert Hall and National Theater nearby.
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Taipei 101 Shopping center
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One of the world's tallest buildings. and great for shopping
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Xinyi District
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More shopping
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Xiangshan
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Also known as Elephant Mountain, great panoramic view of Taipei's skyline
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Raohe Street Night Market
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Night Market with a lot of local food
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Day 2: Cultural And Historical Sites

National Palace Museum
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Come here to see an extensive collection of chinese art
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Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines
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Beitou Hot Spring Museum
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Come learn & enjoy the hotsprings
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Day 3-4: Taroko National Park

Hualien County
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Take a train from Taipei to Hulien
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Taroko National Park
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Charge your cameras, and be prepared to enjoy the scenery and take a lot of beautiful scenic photos
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Shakadang Trail
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Baiyang Trail
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Explore the trail and visit the Water Curtain Cave
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Changchun Shrine
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Visit the Tianxiang Scenic Area and visit the Eternal Spring Shrine
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Day 5: Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake
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Take a train or bus to Sun Moon Lake
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Wenwu Temple
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Ci'en Pagoda
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Check out the panoramic views by the Ci'en Pagoda, Stroll around the lakeside and relax
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Day 6: Tainan

Tainan City
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Travel to Tainan by train or bus
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Chikan Tower
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Koxinga's Shrine
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Anping Old Street
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Anping Tree House
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Anping Old Fort
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Tainan Flowers Night Market
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Enjoy Tainan's night market vibes
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Day 7: Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung City
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Take a train or bus to Kaohsiung
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Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center 高雄佛陀紀念館主場館
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Lotus Pond
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Come here for all the unique photography spots that you won't get elsewhere.
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Pier-2 Art Center
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Come here for contemporary art
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Liouhe Night Market/Liouhe Tourist Night Market
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Come here for more night market food
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Love River
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Come during the evening to take a nice stroll down Love river
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Hotel Recommendations

Taipei

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
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At Mandarin Oriental Taipei you will find a communal sauna, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Songshan International Airport and a 40-minute drive from Taoyuan International Airport. Xinyi shopping and business district and Taipei 101 are a 10-minute drive away. Rooms are Luxurious
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Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
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The luxurious Shangri-La Far Eastern,Taipei, features spectacular views of Taipei 101 and the city skyline. The offers a rooftop pool, a fitness centre and a spa. This exquisitely decorated hotel provides free parking on site and free WiFi access. Rooms are more expensive
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Roaders Hotel
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Great location, 400 M From Ximending Shopping Area Rooms are affordable
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Hualien

Silks Place Taroko
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Nestled in the heart of Taroko National Park, offering luxurious accommodations with stunning mountain views. Rooms are Luxurious
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LAKESHORE HOTEL Hualien Taroko Serenity Building
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Affordable 5-star hotel Beautiful scenery and the rooms are spotless
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Kindness Hotel - Hualien County
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Rated 9.0 on booking.com and it is one of the more affordable 4-star hotels.
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Sun Moon Lake

Fleur de Chine Hotel Sun Moon Lake
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Fleur De Chine Hotel is a stylish and Muslim-friendly hotel located at the North Peninsula of Sun Moon Lake. It offers spacious accommodation with a spa, an outdoor pool Rooms are Luxurious
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Sun Moon Lake Hotel
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The luxurious Sun Moon Lake Hotel is a 4-star property in Yuchi Township, with beautiful views of the Sun Moon Lake. Offering free bicycle rentals and free Wi-Fi, it also has a fitness centre and 24-hour front desk. Moon Gallery Restaurant serves Asian dishes, while a daily buffet breakfast is also available.
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Ming Yue Hu Hotel
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Highly rated 3 star hotel Stunning lake views
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Tainan

Silks Place Tainan
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A luxurious hotel located in the historic district of Anping, offering modern comforts and historic charm.
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Evergreen Plaza Hotel (Tainan)
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The most affordable 5-star hotel, especially when you can get a discount on it
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Fuward Hotel Tainan 台南富華大飯店
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Most affordable 4-star hotel
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Kaohsiung

Grand Hi-Lai Hotel
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A five-star hotel known for its luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and panoramic views of Kaohsiung Harbor.
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Kaohsiung Grand Hotel
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Offers modern comforts and a central location, making it convenient for exploring Kaohsiung.
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Midtown Richardson Bo’ai
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Affordable hotel Situated in Sanmin District, 2 minutes’ walk from MRT Houyi Station and 1 metro stop ride from Kaohsiung Railway Station, Hotel Midtown Richardson - Kaohsiung Bo'ai offers accommodation in Kaohsiung. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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