10 Reasons to Add Taiwan to Your Bucket List, Tainan, Taiwan

As a not-so-well-known tourist location, Taiwan is actually home to some stunning scenery, delicious food and beautiful people. The friendly atmosphere and incredible surroundings will have you hooked from the day you land there. So what are our top reasons to visit Taiwan?

Taiwan is full is lush tropical greenery, and has many beautiful National Parks, including Yangmingshan which is only 12 kilometres from the capital city of Taipei. In the East, you’ll see Taroko National Park, featuring stunning cliffs and a steep limestone canyon, or the azure waters of Mugumugi lagoon, located 30 km north of Hualien.

Since the landscape of Taiwan is dominated by steep mountains, you’ll find some fantastic hiking trails to explore here! The two highest mountains are Jade Mountain and Snow Mountain, each reaching almost 4000 meters. You can camp overnight to make the trip a bit easier or try the Hehuanshan Mountain in the Taroko National Park, which has easier access and is a summit of 3,400 meters. The view from the top is something that you’ll never forget!

Taiwan is full of beautiful and ‘exotic’ cultural experiences for those from other lands. One way to discover the culture of this country is through its festivals! Take in the Lantern Festival in Pingxi between the months of January and February, or visit the Dragon Boat races on rivers throughout the country in June. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).