Sun Moon Lake

When visiting Taiwan, it is important to consider visiting Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake is nestled at 760 meters. This lake is popular for its clear and sparkling blue water. The scenic view set against the incredible picture of mountain backdrop. Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan and this is such incredible place for couple. By offering traditional focal spot, it is perfect for couples want to take their honeymoon.

Seongeup Folk Village

   
   
Seongeup Folk Village is a tiny town that holds great amount of culture. This incredible small village is located at the foot of Mt.Halla on Jeju Island.

The Seongeup Folk Village have been legacy from one generation to the next ones. It includes such treasures like Confucian shrines and schools, stone status, stone monuments, large millstones, fortress ruins, ancient government offices, and residential houses.  The Seongeup Folk Village is rich with cultural aspects like folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and real local dialect and tradition. They even keep the trees as ones of the most important aspects for their life heritage. Some zelkova and nettle trees aged hundred of years stand at the center of the Seongeup Folk Village, symbolizing the strong legacy that must be taken care by generation to generation.

The Seongeup Folk Village shows the unique culture and tradition of Jeju Island. The prime features of this landscape includes the curvy alleys to block the wind, the stone grandfather statues or people call it as Harubang, and the black lava rock walls. Take your time there and enjoy your vacation time!

East Coast National Scenic Area – Taiwan Best Destination

The East Coast National Scenic Area is one of the best destinations you must visit in Taiwan. It is known as “Taiwan’s Last Unspoiled land,” stretching about 170 km down to the east coast of the Island. The land here shows us the volcanic rock, classic rock from the deep beneath the ocean and the shale that has been pushed upward. You can see the natural environment that will amaze your eyes in East Coast National Scenic Area. The weathering, erosion, and the accumulation have produced such wide range of landforms here. Varied topography provides the habitat rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Ziqiang Road Night Market in Taiwan

Ziqiang Road Night Market is one of the most famous night markets in Hualien City, Taiwan. It is a bit small market by size, but it is one of the most crowded destinations you will visit in Taiwan. Looking at the food’s quality, I would give 100 score of all Taiwan’s night markets.

Raohe Street Tourist Night Market Taipei, Taiwan

Raohe Street Tourist Night Market is located in Raohe street, about 600 meters in length. It is one of top night markets recommendation you need to visit when traveling to Taiwan. This area has old name as Xikou and was a business center. It is the second tourist night market in Taipei. It offers various products and local foods are sold in Raohe Street Tourist Night Market. It is such definitely worthy place to visit!

Taipei 101 Mall

Do you know what the tallest building in the world is? If you want to know the answer, then you need to go to Taiwan for your vacation. The Taipei 101 Mall is the tallest building in the world, offering mass of shops on the lower floors labeled with many top brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, and many more. The 4th floor houses the page one bookstore from Singapore. With the highest end coffee house in Taipei, you can enjoy your time with your lover and family there. To satisfy your appetite, some fine restaurants will also work their best.

Taipei Martyrs' Shrine

The Taipei Martyrs' Shrine resting on the slopes of the Qing Mountain and overseeing the Keelung River is located right next to the Grand Hotel. It was built in 1969 and covers such large area. The masterpiece of architectural style is a bit similar with the Taihe Dian Imperial Palace in Beijing, Mainland China, and it definitely symbolizes the martyr’s brave spirit.

With more than 33,000 square meters of grass fields surrounding the structure, it promotes such a serene atmosphere. The 330,000 men who sacrificed their lives to the Chinese revolution are worshipped here.
Each spring and autumn, the president of Taiwan leads both civil and military officials in a public worship. So when you visit this place at time like those, you are in the perfect place and time.

National Palace Museum Taiwan

If you are up to historical aspects when visiting an Asian country like Taiwan, National Palace Museum is a must visited destination you need to jot down on your destination list. National Palace Museum holds the largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one of which China’s nearly 5000 year history. There are about 620 thousands art objects that were part of the Chinese imperial collection from over 1,000 years ago in the early Song dynasty.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Taiwan

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is one of the most focal places you need to visit in Taipei City, Taiwan. With the area of 250,000 square meters and it is the attraction that must be visited by a lot of tourists. Outside the gate of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, there are poles holding the sign of true rightness. Tiantan in Beijing is the inspiration for the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The 4 sides of the building is similar to those of the pyramids in Egypt. White marble is the main material that builds this incredible structure. The roofs are well designed with the deep blue glass as the part of the reflection of blue sky and bright sun. Moreover, the garden is planted with red flowers, such a beautiful scenic view for you and your family.

E-DA World Taiwan

The 90 hectare shopping and entertainment district in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is worthy place to visit. The E-DA World that is established by E-United Group is the world’s fifth-largest steel producer. Other than that, the E-DA World also promotes university, hotel chain, hospital, and golf club.

Fo Guang Shan Monastery Taiwan

Fo Guang Shan Monastery is the biggest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan that is located in Ta Shu of Kaohsiung City. With the name literally means “Buddha’s Light Mountain”, it was founded in 1967 by the Venerable Master in promoting Humanistic Buddhism. Fo Guang Shan Monastery covers an area more than 30 hectares comprised of university buildings, a cemetery, and the shrines at the first place. Later in 1975 and 1981, the 36 meter tall state of Amitabha Buddha and the Great Hero Hall were built. During the times, there are over 200 Fo Guang Shan Branch Temples that were built.

Fengjia Night Market Taiwan

When you think that Taiwan is best for its night market, you are terribly true. The Fengjia Night Market is one of the most popular markets in the Taichung’s commercial business districts. It covers about one km in diameter around the Feng Chia University and includes the Fengjia-Wenhua Night Market, Fengjia Road. In this Fengjia Night Market, you can find all deli snack foods, quality clothes with reasonable prices and also the trendiest mobile phones at great bargain prices. After great effort was made by Department of Transportation to tackle the parking problems, it has become very easier to park your vehicle or bike at the Fengjia Night Market.

Tse-en Pagoda - Pagoda in Taiwan

Have you heard about Tse-en Pagoda in Taiwan? I would give you a bit description about this place. It is located on Sha Ba Lan Mountain nearby Sun Moon Lake. Tse-en Pagoda is the construction built under the order of Chiang Kai-shek. It was built of a great purpose. He built in memory of his mother in 1971. The 46 meters tall structure required a lot of effort and time. The materials had to be shipped over the lake and moved up the mountain. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, the Tse-en Pagoda stands beautifully as the famous landmark of the Sun Moon Lake. There are some stone tables and chairs for the visitors to take a rest. Taking a walk for a while in this location will give you unique experience with your family.

Spring Autumn Pavilions - Taiwan

At the southwest part of Lotus Pond, there are 2 distinct Chinese Palace styled pavilions that are named as Spring and Autumn. The Pavilions were built to commemorate GuanGon (a saint of military). The Spring Autumn Pavilions are connected by a beautiful curve bridge.

Leo Ho Night Market

Here is a brief description about the second largest night market in Taiwan: delicious foods, straight road, a busy bustling night, affordable goods. You must visit Leo Ho Night Market to get those things. It is formerly known as Liu Ho Night Market Po port. It is gathered in Kaohsiung port in Taiwan Po open space food stands.

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

When visiting Taiwan, you must not miss the vibrant city Kaohsiung. It is a great place to spend your vacation time while taking a tour of Taiwan. Visitors from all over the world pay a visit here to explore the city’s numerous historical and cultural attractions. The guided tours are available so that you must book your ticket in advance. Here is a brief overview of some focal points need to consider when visiting Kaohsiung.
First is shopping in Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung promotes number of modern shopping malls, where you can find everything in affordable price. One of the most popular places to visit for bargains is the Presidents’ Shopping Store, which is located on Jhongshan Road. Nearby the location, there is New Jyuejiang Shopping Area Mall.

Jiucyudong (Tunnel of Nine Turns)

Jiucyudong or Tunnel of Nine Turns is one of the most interesting sites in Taroko Gorge. This is where the sheer cliffs are facing each other. During the expedition stage, it is the difficult and dangerous part to visit. When the wind comes from the river valley, it becomes the dangerous situation.

Swallows’ Grotto – Taiwan Destination

Swallows’ Grotto cave has a bad record. And perhaps because of that reason it does not really attract as many tourists as it should. Located in a short walk along the sea shore trail of Niutou mountain, Swallows’ Grotto cave was the place where the human corps at the nearby prison were cremated. You will find the small cemetery when walking down the trail. It is probably a little bit creepy there. However, it becomes the outstanding point of this place.

Ziqiang Road Night Market in Taiwan

Ziqiang Road Night Market is one of the most famous night markets in Hualien City, Taiwan. It is a bit small market by size, but it is one of the most crowded destinations you will visit in Taiwan. Looking at the food’s quality, I would give 100 score of all Taiwan’s night markets.

The Eternal Spring Shrine in Tienhsiang, Taiwan

The Taroko Gorge is located in Tienshsiang. It is the best tourist attraction in Taiwan. With the 19 km long of cliffs dropping away to a rushing river of water, that makes this place as one of the wonders in the world. One site you need to visit is the Eternal Spring Shrine which is the memorial for the 450 workers who died constructing the Taroko Highway.