Taiwan Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about Taiwan Tours & Trips

• Which locally recognized cultural practices in Taiwan can visitors participate in, and where do they typically take place?

  You'll find amazing opportunities to dive into Taiwan's rich culture starting with traditional tea ceremonies in the charming tea houses of Jiufen and Alishan. Head to Shifen Old Street where you can join locals in releasing sky lanterns — it's a beautiful way to wish for good fortune. Want to master Taiwanese cooking? You can jump into hands-on classes in Taipei and Yilan where you'll learn to make spring onion pancakes and peanut roll ice cream. During the Explore Taiwan tour that covers 8 key destinations you'll even get to make those pancakes right at a spring onion farm in Yilan.

• Which officially designated natural areas exist in Taiwan outside major urban centers, and what are the primary methods of accessing them?

  Taiwan's natural wonders start with Taroko National Park where marble-walled cliffs tower above visitors — you can get there easily by train or car. Sun Moon Lake offers Taiwan's largest natural lake surrounded by perfect hiking and cycling trails through forest landscapes. The high-altitude tea plantations of Alishan National Scenic Area welcome travelers arriving by train or bus while Kenting National Park shows off incredible coastal formations and marine life accessed through high-speed rail connections and local transportation options.

• Which lesser-known or regional routes are documented for traveling around Taiwan, and what are the recognized reasons travelers prefer them?

  The East Rift Valley offers a peaceful escape with its sprawling rice paddies indigenous communities and fantastic options for cycling hiking and hot spring relaxation. You'll love the nostalgic charm of the Pingxi Branch Line as it winds through old mining towns offering perfect spots for the famous sky lantern experience. The South Link Highway connects Kenting National Park to Taitung giving you stunning ocean views and access to hidden beaches that most tourists never find.

• Which modes of public or private transport are most commonly used in Taiwan, and what are their main operating schedules or routes?

  Getting around Taiwan is a breeze with frequent high-speed rail service connecting major cities while local trains take you through scenic routes to smaller towns. In Taipei the extensive MRT metro system gets you anywhere you need to go with trains running constantly throughout the day. Want more flexibility? Private drivers and taxis are ready to customize your journey and cyclists will find dedicated paths along the coast and Sun Moon Lake. The A Taste of Taiwan by Train tour lets you experience the convenience of high-speed rail travel from Taipei to Taichung.

• Which local dishes are officially recognized in Taiwan as regional specialties, and where are they commonly served?

  Your culinary journey through Taiwan starts at Din Tai Fung with their perfectly crafted xiaolongbao soup dumplings. Fresh seafood awaits at Chenggong Fishing Port while Tainan — often called Taiwan's food capital — serves up incredible milkfish congee and beef soup along Anping Old Street. Discover unique Hakka dishes like pound tea and thunder tea rice in Miaoli and Beipu. Night markets across Taiwan offer endless local treats from oyster omelets and stinky tofu to bubble tea and shaved ice desserts. During the A Taste of Taiwan by Train tour you'll get to enjoy authentic Tainan dishes at a famous local spot.