Taiwan offers a remarkable range of experiences — from the night markets and temples of Taipei to the dramatic Taroko Gorge, the hot springs of Beitou, and the scenic east coast.
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Jiufen Old Street
A hillside gold-mining town with red lanterns and teahouses — the inspiration for Spirited Away
A hillside gold-mining town with narrow stone staircases, red lanterns, and teahouses — the inspiration for the film Spirited Away.
Highlights
- Red lanterns lining the narrow stone staircases
- Traditional teahouses with views over the Pacific
- Inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away
- Taro balls (yu yuan) — the local street food
- Views over the Ruifang coast and Pacific Ocean
Things to Do
- Walk the main stone staircase (Jishan Street)
- Have tea at a traditional teahouse
- Try taro balls and peanut ice cream rolls
- Photograph the red lanterns at dusk
- Combine with Shifen Waterfall and Pingxi
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons; evenings for the lantern atmosphere
Recommended Duration
3–4 hours
Typical Cost
Free entry; taro balls from NT$50
Travel Tips
- ·Visit on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds
- ·The atmosphere is most magical at dusk when the lanterns are lit
- ·Take the bus from Ruifang station (15 minutes)
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Taroko Gorge
Taiwan's most spectacular natural wonder — a 19km marble gorge with dramatic cliffs and waterfalls
Taiwan's most spectacular natural wonder — a 19km marble gorge with dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
Highlights
- 19km marble gorge with walls up to 1,000m high
- Eternal Spring Shrine — a temple built into the cliff above a waterfall
- Shakadang Trail — a riverside walk through the marble gorge
- Zhuilu Old Trail — a narrow path cut into a sheer cliff face
- Swallow Grotto — the most dramatic section of the gorge road
Things to Do
- Walk the Shakadang Trail
- Visit the Eternal Spring Shrine
- Hike the Zhuilu Old Trail (permit required)
- Drive the Taroko Gorge Road
- Explore Swallow Grotto
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
October–April (dry season)
Recommended Duration
Full day or overnight
Typical Cost
Free
Travel Tips
- ·Wear a hard hat — falling rocks are a genuine hazard
- ·The Zhuilu Old Trail requires a permit from the visitor centre
- ·Take the train from Taipei to Hualien (2 hours)
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