This 7-day, 6-night independent travel plan is designed for first-time visitors to Taiwan who wish to experience the country in a well-rounded way, from modern cities to natural scenery and deep-rooted local culture. The journey connects three representative regions, taking you through vibrant Taipei, gentle and nature-oriented Taichung, and historic Tainan. Along the way, iconic attractions are balanced with local lifestyle experiences and distinctive Taiwanese cuisine. With reasonable travel distances and carefully selected destinations, this itinerary offers a comfortable and fulfilling way to explore Taiwan.
Tour program
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Day 1: Arrival in Taipei – Explore the City Center
Taipei Fine Arts Museum – a modern art museum
Taipei Fine Arts Museum is Taiwan’s first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It features exhibitions by Taiwanese and international artists, providing insight into the development of modern art in Taiwan and the broader global art scene.
Taipei 101 – an iconic symbol of Taiwan with panoramic city views
Taipei 101 is one of Taiwan’s most recognizable landmarks and was once the tallest building in the world. The tower combines office space, shopping areas, and observation decks that offer panoramic views of Taipei and its surrounding mountains.
Ximending – a lively pedestrian area known for fashion and street food
Ximending is a pedestrian district in central Taipei that developed during the Japanese colonial period. Today, it is known for its concentration of fashion stores, cinemas, street performances, and a wide variety of street food, reflecting youth culture and urban life in the city.
Raohe Night Market or Shilin Night Market – experience local street food
Raohe Night Market or Shilin Night Market are among Taipei’s most well-known night markets. These markets feature numerous food stalls offering traditional Taiwanese snacks and dishes, as well as small shops selling local goods, representing an important part of Taipei’s night-time food culture.
Return to the hotel and rest
Day 2: Culture and Nature in Taipei
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – a landmark historical monument
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall was built to commemorate Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. The complex is located within Liberty Square and includes the Memorial Hall, the National Theater, and the National Concert Hall. Its architecture follows traditional Chinese design and reflects an important historical period in Taiwan after 1949.
Jiufen Old Street – a mountain village with sea views and traditional tea houses
Jiufen Old Street originated during the gold mining boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The village developed along mountain slopes with stepped streets, narrow alleys, and closely packed traditional houses. Today, Jiufen retains many historic buildings and traditional tea houses, reflecting the daily life of a former mining town.
Shifen – release sky lanterns and visit Shifen Waterfall
Shifen is a settlement that developed along the Pingxi railway line, which was originally built to support coal mining activities. The custom of releasing sky lanterns in Shifen began as a way to signal safety to villagers in the past and gradually became a local cultural tradition. Near the old street is Shifen Waterfall, formed along the Keelung River with natural layered rock formations.
Bitou Cape or Yehliu Geopark – coastal geological wonders (if time allows)
Bitou Cape is a coastal headland featuring cliffside trails and was historically used as a maritime observation point. Yehliu Geopark is a well-known geological park containing numerous sedimentary rock formations shaped by wind and sea erosion over millions of years, illustrating the geological development of Taiwan’s northern coastline.
Return to the hotel
Day 3: Taipei – Taichung
Morning: Travel to Taichung
Rainbow Village – a colorful artistic village
Rainbow Village is a small residential area in Taichung, known for its colorful murals painted by a former soldier to preserve an old military housing complex. The artworks reflect personal memories, everyday life, and folk culture, transforming the village into a community-based art space with historical and social significance.
Gaomei Wetlands – sunset views over the wetlands
Gaomei Wetlands is a coastal wetland area located on the outskirts of Taichung and plays an important role in the local ecosystem. The site features wooden boardwalks across mudflats and serves as a habitat for various bird species and aquatic life, highlighting the relationship between human activity and the coastal natural environment.
Fengjia Night Market – one of the largest night markets in Taiwan
Fengjia Night Market developed alongside the area surrounding Feng Chia University and has become one of the largest night markets in Taiwan. The market is filled with food stalls, retail vendors, and street games, reflecting local nightlife culture and the eating habits of younger generations.
Return to the hotel and rest
Day 4: Taichung – Culture and Nature
Zhongshe Flower Market – a flower park blooming year-round
Zhongshe Flower Market is a large-scale flower garden in Taichung, featuring a wide variety of seasonal flowers arranged into themed sections. It operates as a flower farm combined with visitor access, representing a common model of agricultural tourism in central Taiwan.
Sun Moon Lake – enjoy a boat ride or cycling around the lake
Sun Moon Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Taiwan, located in the mountainous region of southern Taichung. Its name comes from the lake’s shape, with the eastern side resembling the sun and the western side curving like a crescent moon. The surrounding area is closely connected to the cultural life of the indigenous Thao people and traditional water transportation routes.
Lunch near the lake
Wenwu Temple – a hilltop temple overlooking Sun Moon Lake
Wenwu Temple is situated on the northern hillside of Sun Moon Lake and is dedicated to Guan Gong and Confucius, representing the dual values of martial strength and scholarship in Chinese culture. The temple faces the lake and plays an important role in the religious life of local communities around the Sun Moon Lake area.
Overnight stay in central Taichung
Day 5: Taichung – Tainan
Morning: Travel to Tainan, the oldest city in Taiwan
Chikan Tower – a historical site with Chinese and Dutch influences
Chikan Tower is an important historical site in Tainan, built on the foundations of a Dutch fort from the 17th century. The current structure follows traditional Chinese architectural styles, reflecting the transition of political power and cultural influence between the Dutch and Han Chinese during the early development of Tainan.
Lunch with local specialties: Danzai noodles, braised eel, dumplings
Anping Fort (Fort Zeelandia) – a historic Dutch fortress by the sea
Anping Fort (Fort Zeelandia) was constructed by the Dutch in 1624 and once served as the administrative and military center of Dutch rule in Taiwan. Located near the coast, the fort played a
Shennong Street – an artistic old street with vintage cafés
Anping Fort (Fort Zeelandia) was constructed by the Dutch in 1624 and once served as the administrative and military center of Dutch rule in Taiwan. Located near the coast, the fort played a
Return to the hotel
Day 6: Tainan – History, Culture, and Nature
Hayashi Market or Yongle Market – experience local daily life
Hayashi Market or Yongle Market are traditional markets in Tainan that have long been part of local daily life. These markets offer fresh produce, traditional foods, and everyday goods, reflecting the culinary culture and lifestyle of southern Taiwan.
Sicao Green Tunnel – boat ride through mangrove forests
Sicao Green Tunnel Mangrove Reserve is located within Taijiang National Park and represents an important mangrove ecosystem in Tainan. Visitors travel by boat through narrow waterways, observing mangrove vegetation and aquatic species that thrive in brackish-water environments.
Anping Tree House – historic ruins entwined with tree roots
Anping Tree House is a historic site built on former warehouse structures from the Japanese colonial period, now overtaken by banyan tree roots growing naturally throughout the ruins. The site illustrates the long-term interaction between historical architecture and natural forces in the Anping area.
Golden Coast – sunset viewing
Golden Coast is a coastal area in southwestern Tainan that has traditionally been associated with seaside activities and local fishing communities. It forms part of the region’s characteristic coastal landscape along Taiwan’s southern shoreline.
Return to the hotel
Day 7: End of the Journey
Transfer to the airport
(For afternoon flights: free time for shopping in the morning, then airport transfer)
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