Last updated: November 2019.
Taiwan is my birth country, yet after immigrating to the United States at age 12, I don’t know my precious island much beyond family homes. Fortunately, the blogosphere has seen my island’s beauty and shared it with the world. I’ve scoured the web to find the best travel guides to plan travels across Taiwan.
I began curating these blog travel guides out of frustration during travel planning. So many posts that rank well in Google are stuffed with SEO words but lack quality information and/or pleasant viewing experience (too many pop-ups and ads). I attempt to find the best travel posts to help my own travel planning, and I hope they serve you as well!
If you have content that I should consider including, please feel free to contact me.
Itineraries
- Two Weeks in Taiwan: A 14-Day Itinerary Exploring the Best of Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Jun’19
- Backpacking Taiwan Travel Guide | Broke Backpacker – Feb’19
- 8D Taiwan Itinerary: Insider’s Guide to Hidden Adventures from Taipei to Kaohsiung via THSR | The Traveling Intern – Nov’17
- DIY Trip Taiwan Itinerary & Travel Guide: 3 Days or More (Taipei + Day Tours) | I Am Aileen – Oct’17
- The Perfect Taiwan Itinerary: A One Month Travel Guide | Phenomenal Globe – Sep’17
- 10 Days in Taiwan: Slow Travel Edition | Wild & Nerdy – Sep’17
Things to Do
- 17 Things to See and Do in Taiwan | Nomadic Matt – Sep’19
- Biking Taiwan’s East Coast: Guide and Trip Report | Chasing Zeniths
- 50 Unmissable Things to Do in Taiwan | Spiritual Travels – Mar’19
- 9 Creative Art Parks & Museums to Visit in Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Jan’19
- 10 Amazing Things to Do in the Penghu Islands | Hop On the World – Jun’18
Food
- Taiwanese Food Guide: 57 Things to Eat in Taiwan and Where to Try Them | Will Fly For Food – Jan’19
- 12 Night Markets and Food Streets to Visit in Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Jan’19
- Tea in Taiwan: A Complete Guide | Spiritual Travels – Apr’18
Budget
- The Cost of Travel in Taiwan: A Detailed Budget Breakdown | Never Ending Footsteps – Feb’19
- Taiwan Packing List: What to Wear in Taiwan (In Winter and Summer) | Eternal Arrival – Oct’18
- What I’ve Seen and Done in Taiwan for 14 Days With A $200USD Budget | P.S. I’m On My Way – Jun’18
- How Much Does It Cost to Travel Taiwan: A Budget Breakdown | Pheomenal Global – Jul’17
Taipei 台北
Taipei Things To Do
- 10 Brilliant Things to Do in Taipei Alone | Hope On the World – Jan’19
- Taiwan Lantern Festival: An Insider’s Guide to Visiting This Festival | Nomadic Matt – Dec’18
- Alishan, Taiwan: Best Sunrise Spots, Hiking Trails
and Tea Farms | Spiritual Travels – Sep’18 - Street Art in Taipei City, Taiwan | Kathmandu and Beyond – Aug’18
Food in Taipei
- The Eater Guide to Taipei | Eater – Mar’19
- Taiwan Street Food: What to Eat & Drink at Raohe Night Market in Taipei | I Am Aileen – Nov’17
Taipei Day Trips
- 13 Incredible Day Trips from Taipei | Eternal Arrival – Jan’19
- Tamsui, Taiwan Travel Guide: Day Trip you Should Consider when You Visit Taiwan | The Fickle Feet – Oct’18
- Take a Day Trip from Taipei and Eat Your Way through Taichung, Taiwan! | Will Fly For Food – Jun’18
- Exploring Yehliu, Shifen and Jiufen: A Day Tour from Taipei, Taiwan | I Am Aileen – Oct’17
- How to Have the Best Wulai Day Trip from Taipei | Hop On the World – Mar’17
Taichung 台中
Taichung Things To Do
- The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Taichung, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Mar’19
- Explore Calligraphy Greenway, a Playground for Art & Design in Taichung, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Mar’19
- Street Art in Taichung City, Taiwan | Kathmandu and Beyond – Jun’18
- Quick Taichung Itinerary: What To Do With 2 Days | Eternal Arrival – Jun’18
- Taichung: The Most Underrated City in Taiwan (Taichung Travel Guide) | The Blessing Bucket – Jan’18
- Solo Traveller’s Guide to Taichung, Taiwan |
Ms Travel Solo - 29 Fun Things to do in Taichung: Itinerary Ideas | The Curious Explorer
Food in Taichung
- Taichung Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants & Night Markets in Taichung, Taiwan | Will Fly for Food – Mar’19
Taichung Day Trips
- Gaomei Wetlands and Rainbow Village Tour from Taichung, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Jun’18
- Explore Sun Moon Lake on a Day Trip from Taichung, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Jun’18
Kaohsiung 高雄
- The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Kaohsiung, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Mar’19
- Rent Bicycles and Explore Cijin Island in Kaohsiung, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Mar’19
- Kaohsiung’s Wonders | Seeking Wonderful – Sep’18
- Solo Traveller’s Guide to Kaohsiung, Taiwan | Ms Travel Solo
Kenting 墾丁
- Solo Traveller’s Guide to Kenting, Taiwan | Ms Travel Solo – Jan’19
- The Stunning East Coast of Taiwan Pt. 2: Hualien to Taitung and Kenting | Spiritual Travels – May’18
- A Weekend in Kenting | My Room Aboroad – Mar’18
- Guide to Favorite Places to Go with Kids in Kenting, Taiwan | Enchanted Vagabond
- How to Get to Kenting, Taiwan | Enchanted Vagabond
Hualien 花蓮
- The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Hualien, Taiwan | Will Fly For Food – Mar’19
- Hualien Taiwan Travel Guide with Budget Itinerary 2019 | The Poor Traveler – 2019
- The Stunning East Coast of Taiwan Part 1: Yilan to Hualien and Taroko Gorge | Spiritual Travels – Apr’18
- A Guide to Hualien’s Coffee Shop Scene | Bon Traveler – Nov’17
- A Hualien Food Guide: Best Restaurants and Cafés | There She Goes Again
Penghu 澎湖
- 3 Days in Penghu | Weekend Getaway from Taipei | Chloe’s Travelogue – Apr’19
- Penghu Travel Guide: A Hidden Gem in Taiwan | Ian and Mar – Apr’18
- 18 Fun Things To Do in Penghu: Itinerary Ideas | The Curious Explorer
Taiwan Travelogues
- Stepping Back: To Grandmother’s House | Wanderlust Wendy
- Abandoned Taiwan: Yuanlin Hospital (員林醫院) | Kathmandu and Beyond – Oct’18
- Abandoned Taiwan: Encore Garden in Taichung | Kathmandu and Beyond – Aug’18
- Taiwan Has the Friendliest People in the World | Never Ending Footsteps – Jul’18
- Abandoned Taiwan: The Qianyue building in Taichung | Kathmandu and Beyond – Apr’18
- Travel Journal #25 | LGBT Friendly Taiwan | Once Upon a Journey – Mar’18
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