Taiwan, Taiwan — TravelWorld Luxury Travel

Overview

Why Visit Taiwan?

Taiwan is one of Asia's most underrated travel destinations — a compact island packed with dramatic mountain scenery, vibrant night markets, ancient temples, and some of the world's best street food. Taipei is a modern, walkable city with excellent public transport, while the countryside offers hot springs, gorges, and cycling routes through rice paddies. Taiwan's people are famously warm and welcoming, making it one of the most pleasant countries to explore independently.

Flight Time

5.5 hrs from Mumbai

Visa

Visa Free for Indians (up to 14 days)

Language

Mandarin Chinese

Currency

TWD (New Taiwan Dollar)

Budget

₹60,000 – ₹1,20,000 per person

Best Time

October – April

Must Visit

Top Places to See in Taiwan

Hand-picked by our travel experts — the experiences that define this destination.

Iconic Landmark

Taipei 101

Once the world's tallest building, this bamboo-inspired skyscraper dominates the Taipei skyline. The indoor and outdoor observation decks offer stunning city views.

Heritage

Jiufen Old Street

A hillside village of red lanterns, tea houses, and winding stone steps that inspired the animated film Spirited Away. Magical at dusk.

Nature

Taroko Gorge

One of Asia's most spectacular natural wonders — a marble gorge carved by the Liwu River, with dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and hiking trails.

Food & Culture

Shilin Night Market

Taipei's largest and most famous night market, with hundreds of stalls selling oyster omelettes, stinky tofu, bubble tea, and games.

Scenic

Sun Moon Lake

Taiwan's largest lake, surrounded by mountains and aboriginal villages. Cycle around the lake, take a boat to Lalu Island, and visit Wenwu Temple.

Spiritual

Longshan Temple, Taipei

Taipei's most famous temple, dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy. A living place of worship with intricate carvings and constant incense smoke.

Experience

Alishan Forest Railway

A narrow-gauge mountain railway through ancient cypress forests to the Alishan plateau, famous for its sea of clouds and sunrise views.

Wellness

Beitou Hot Springs

A hot spring resort district in northern Taipei, famous for its unique radioactive green sulphur springs and traditional Japanese-era bathhouses.

Experiences

Things to Do in Taiwan

Hike Taroko Gorge trails

Cycle around Sun Moon Lake

Paraglide in Puli

Surf at Fulong Beach

White-water rafting on Xiuguluan River

Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Explore Tainan's historic temples

Watch aboriginal cultural performances

Tour the National Palace Museum

Attend a traditional puppet theatre show

Beef noodle soup (Taiwan's national dish)

Scallion pancakes at breakfast stalls

Pineapple cake (the iconic souvenir)

Bubble tea at Chun Shui Tang (the original)

Oyster vermicelli at Ningxia Night Market

Ximending shopping district

Dihua Street traditional goods

Guanghua Digital Plaza (electronics)

Yongkang Street boutiques

Night market souvenir shopping

Itineraries

Sample Itineraries for Taiwan

Day-by-day plans crafted by our experts — fully customisable to your preferences.

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Day 1: Arrive Taipei — Longshan Temple, Ximending, Shilin Night Market

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Day 2: Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain hike, Xinyi district

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Day 3: Day trip to Jiufen & Yehliu Geopark

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Day 4: Beitou Hot Springs & National Palace Museum

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Day 5: Depart

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Day 1–3: Taipei highlights

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Day 4: Train to Hualien — Taroko Gorge

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Day 5: Taroko hiking & Qixingtan Beach

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Day 6: Train to Taichung — Sun Moon Lake

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Day 7: Return to Taipei & depart

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Day 1–3: Taipei

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Day 4: Jiufen & northeast coast

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Day 5–6: Taroko Gorge

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Day 7: Taichung & Sun Moon Lake

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Day 8: Alishan Forest Railway

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Day 9: Tainan historic city

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Day 10: Return & depart

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