Destination guide

Taiwan trip planner

Night markets, mountain hot springs, and one of Asia's best food scenes.

Taiwan is compact, easy to travel, and endlessly delicious. Taipei buzzes with night markets and 7-Eleven convenience culture; Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake bring dramatic nature; the south is temple-rich and warm year-round.

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Best time to visit

Oct–Nov & Mar–Apr

Currency

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Language

Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien

Top experiences in Taiwan

Taipei

Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Elephant Mountain sunset.

Jiufen

Lantern-lit teahouses said to inspire Spirited Away.

Taroko Gorge

Marble cliffs, suspension bridges, and river trails on the east coast.

Sun Moon Lake & Alishan

Central mountain lakes, tea farms, and a sunrise forest railway.

Average temperatures in Taiwan

Taipei — humid subtropical.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	19° / 66°F	19° / 66°F	22° / 72°F	26° / 79°F	29° / 84°F	32° / 90°F	34° / 93°F	33° / 91°F	31° / 88°F	27° / 81°F	24° / 75°F	21° / 70°F
Low	14° / 57°F	14° / 57°F	16° / 61°F	19° / 66°F	23° / 73°F	25° / 77°F	26° / 79°F	26° / 79°F	25° / 77°F	22° / 72°F	19° / 66°F	16° / 61°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

Days 1–3: Taipei — night markets, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, and day trips to Jiufen and Yehliu.
Day 4: Train to Hualien — Taroko Gorge day tour.
Days 5–6: Sun Moon Lake — bike the lakeshore and visit tea plantations.
Day 7: Alishan sunrise and forest railway.
Days 8–9: Tainan — historic temples and street food.
Day 10: High-speed rail back to Taipei.

Foods to try

Beef noodle soupXiao long baoBubble teaStinky tofuOyster omeletGua baoPineapple cake

Travel tips

Get an EasyCard for metros, buses, and even convenience stores.
The high-speed rail (HSR) makes north–south trips a breeze.
Typhoon season peaks Aug–Sep — check forecasts.
English signage is common in Taipei; less so in the south.

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