Taiwanese movies have become a spiritual food for the Vietnamese people for several decades. Nowadays, Taiwan tourism has become a unique destination chosen by many. When it comes to Taiwan tourism, many may feel a bit confused about the tourist attractions in Taiwan. And of course, Cuong Du Lich will introduce you to the top 10 must-visit tourist attractions in Taiwan.
Whether you are traveling to Taiwan on your own or booking a full-package tour, make sure to note down the following 10 Taiwan tourist attractions:
The first stop is the symbol of Taiwan tourism, which is
1. Taipei 101 Tower – Taipei 101
Taipei Tower is the ideal stop for every traveler visiting Taiwan. This is the tallest tower in Taiwan and was once honored as the tallest tower in the world until 2010 when it yielded this position to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The famous Taiwan tourist attraction is not only known for its sky-piercing height but also for its extremely unique design. It is designed like a bamboo shoot reaching straight up to the sky with stacked floors resembling bamboo joints. Inside Taipei 101 Tower, there is a giant metal sphere suspended between floors 88 and 89. This sphere is described to play a role in balancing the building during earthquakes up to 7 on the Richter scale and even in storms with winds exceeding 216 km/h. Taipei 101 Tower has a total of 61 elevators, including 2 high-speed ones (1,010 m/min). Visitors can reach from the 1st to the 89th floor in about 39 seconds. As it is a symbol of Taiwan tourism, this place is always included in the itinerary of full-package Taiwan tours.
Adding a bit more information about this tower, the Chinese people have a tradition of carefully studying feng shui before constructing houses, so Taipei 101 also features these distinctive feng shui marks. For example, a water fountain, symbolizing prosperity, is designed at the base of the tower. In terms of shape, it looks like a bamboo trunk with 8 sections, symbolizing good growth, and each section consists of 8 floors. In Chinese culture, “eight” symbolizes prosperity and abundance. The three exterior decorations of this tower also carry important meanings, symbols of luck, success, and wealth.
2. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
When traveling to Taiwan, most of the packaged tour itineraries will include this destination. This prominent tourist spot in Taiwan is where you can explore the history of Chiang Kai-shek and China in the 20th century through photographs, paintings, and the magnificent architectural design of the memorial hall. Besides its significant historical value, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is also a magnificent architectural masterpiece, with most visitors being in awe of its grandeur. Climbing 89 steps leading up to the museum, each step symbolizes a year in Chiang Kai-shek’s life. Inside, you can admire military memorabilia, numerous medals, and uniforms. The Chinese characters on the walls reflect Chiang Kai-shek’s political values of ethics, democracy, and science. Many tourists visiting Taiwan are struck by the solemnity of this place, especially when witnessing the changing of the guards. A trip to Taiwan must include a visit to this place.
3. Ciu Phan Ancient Village
Cuu Phan Address: Jishan Street, Tan Bac, Taiwan.
Cuu Phan – Thap Phan are two famous tourist destinations in Taiwan, so they probably don’t need much introduction. Cuu Phan is now a commercialized ancient village, attracting a large number of Taiwanese tourists and the atmosphere here is bustling and lively. You will explore narrow steep streets just enough for two people to pass each other and the main streets are crowded with people.
At this Taiwanese tourist spot, both sides of the street are lined with stalls selling a variety of goods. If at the beginning there are food stalls that make passersby turn their heads due to the incredibly enticing smell, then further down the quiet street, there are unique, vintage, and cute shops. Cuu Phan ancient village is also a popular destination in Taiwan’s independent tours. The Japanese were the first to discover gold here, so many Japanese people came here to live and do business, hence you will immediately feel a Japanese style vibe.
4. Thap Phan Ancient Village
Shifen Old Street is a popular tourist destination in Taiwan for groups of tourists visiting the country. Shifen translates to Thập phần in Vietnamese, which also means perfection. That’s why there is a tradition of releasing sky lanterns here. Sky lanterns shine brightly in the Shifen sky, symbolizing wishes shining, flying high and far. When you visit, you will easily spot Taiwanese people standing next to you releasing lanterns into the sky, as they also believe in this tradition.
What to do in Shifen?
Here are 3 places to visit in Shifen:
• Pingxi Old Street (Old, romantic, and very novel). Besides the relaxed atmosphere, there are 3 things that will catch your eye: sky lanterns, sky lanterns, and sky lanterns. Sky lanterns everywhere. Small sky lanterns, big sky lanterns, sky lanterns on the ground, sky lanterns hanging on shelves, sky lanterns flying in the sky. So romantic and poetic that it has been featured in numerous sweet love movies from Taiwan like “You are the apple of my eye.”
• Shifen Waterfall (Can be skipped if tired)
• Cat Village (Should visit, incredibly cute)
5. Night Markets
First up is Tay Mon Dinh Night Market, which is unique and impressive for tourists visiting Taiwan. The clothing at Tay Mon Dinh Market showcases various styles from Japan, China, and the West. If you are a fashion enthusiast, you cannot miss this ideal Taiwanese tourist spot to shop for stylish new outfits.
The next prominent night market is Shilin Night Market (also known as Sỹ Lâm Market). This is the largest and most famous night market in Taiwan tourism, located in the Shilin district. It is not only the most famous night market for locals, but also a destination that attracts foreign tourists when visiting Taiwan.
Huaxi Night Market is the first night market in Taiwan and is also very famous for its daring dishes made from snakes. Snake blood wine, snake bile, and snake soup are the main dishes that many customers request.
Hua Xi Night Market is a night market in southern Taiwan and it is also the largest and most famous night market in the southern city of Taiwan. The famous specialty at this night market is the “coffin bread,” a delicious bread that resembles a coffin, filled with creamy corn soup.
Always among the top attractive destinations in Taiwan tourism, Taiwan night markets always bring unique cultural experiences to visitors at night. Tourists in Taiwan also get to enjoy local delicacies and shopping here. Each night market area has its own specialties that cannot be found elsewhere. When traveling to Taiwan, you cannot miss the time to stroll around the night markets in Taiwan. Some famous night markets that you should not miss when traveling to Taiwan include
6. Yongkang Street
Taiwan is famous for its diverse and unique culinary culture with a variety of delicious dishes. To find a truly good place to eat, head to Yongkang district. Traveling to Taiwan attracts many tourists also because of the amazing food culture here. Yongkang Street is also one of the best food districts in Taipei. This Taiwan travel destination is not unfamiliar to many people due to its fame for many delicious dishes worth trying. The eateries and dishes on Yongkang Street are praised and recognized by CNN as the best and should not be missed when traveling to Taiwan. Yongkang Street is one of the bustling streets in Taipei, with a blend of ancient and modern beauty.
7. Xinbeitou Hot Springs
Xinbeitou is the most famous hot spring in Taiwan tourism. After a long day exploring Taipei, take some time to relax at Xinbeitou hot spring. If Japan is the “capital” of hot springs, Taipei also has its own magnificent hot springs. The warm water with just the right temperature will help you relax your body and mind, and there is also a tea room for you to enjoy! The Xinbeitou hot spring area with mineral water all year round emits thick smoke, creating a scene like a fairyland, magical and dreamy. The hot springs here have water sources from Diregu (Hell Valley) and Longfong Valley with 3 characteristic types: blue sulfur hot spring, white sulfur hot spring, and iron sulfur hot spring. This hot spring is one of the most popular stops on tours to Taiwan chosen by many tourists.
8. Shifen Waterfall
In the midst of an ancient village, there is a natural waterfall with a picturesque and enchanting beauty, captivating and mesmerizing, that is Shifen Waterfall in Taiwan in the ancient town of Shifen. This beautiful island has a waterfall dubbed the Asian version of Niagara, although not as grand and spanning two countries like the “original”, Shifen Waterfall is still one of the places not to be missed. To admire Shifen, you will have to cross a suspension bridge. The waterfall is about 20 meters high and 40 meters wide, making it the widest waterfall in Taiwan, located at the upper reaches of the Keelung River. Shifen Waterfall in Taiwan has the most complete natural beauty, untouched by human development, ancient trees grow around the waterfall like a mother protecting her daughter in her adolescence, moss grows freely on the rocks, all giving viewers a sense of ultimate freedom and comfort. With such impressive natural beauty, it’s no wonder that Shifen Waterfall is chosen as a tourist destination for many Taiwan tours.
9. Yehliu Geological Park
Daliu Geological Park is a famous tourist destination in Taiwan and was voted as the “Most Beautiful Natural Destination in Taiwan 2013”. It has a total length of 1.7 km, including Area 1 – where there are dozens of rocks shaped like Ginger and Mushroom, as well as 2 famous rocks with shapes like Ice Cream and Candle that attract a lot of attention from visitors to Taiwan. Area 2 is similar to Area 1 with fewer ginger and mushroom rocks. Here, the Rock Dragon Head and Rock Queen’s Hand are the highlights of this area. Besides, there are rocks shaped like an Elephant, Peanut, Pineapple… Area 3 is located on the other side of the park, with a much smaller area compared to Area 2. Part of it is adjacent to the mountain wall while the lower part is where the strong waves flow. This place has many unique rocks, different from the previous 2 areas, with rocks like Beehive, Peanut Rock, or Weather Rock. Although the tour ends at 6:00 pm as stated on the ticket, you can stay as long as you want. The advice is to come around 5:45 pm, so you can freely take photos and enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the day. If you have the opportunity to travel to Taiwan, don’t forget to visit this Daliu Park.
10. Imperial Museum
This tourist destination in Taiwan is also known as Taipei Imperial Palace. The National Palace Museum will be a point of interest for those interested in history in general and Chinese history in particular. This place will not disappoint you with its 4 floors of exhibits and modern personal audio presentation devices. In my opinion, you should spend at least 2-3 hours (if touring briefly) here. The price here is a bit high, around 350 Taiwanese dollars, but it is definitely a reasonable investment considering the number of ancient artifacts here is more than in the Forbidden City.
There are many famous tourist spots in Taiwan that Cuong Du Lich couldn’t cover in this video, so if you have been to Taiwan or know of any other attractive tourist spots in Taiwan, don’t forget to leave a comment below for Cuong Du Lich to review in future videos.
Traveling to Taiwan is not as easy as going to Thailand or Singapore because obtaining a visa here is quite difficult if you don’t have experience with Taiwan tours. So if you are already fascinated by the aforementioned famous tourist spots in Taiwan, then contact travel companies that offer all-inclusive tours to Taiwan. They will provide you with everything from visas to customs clearance and even plane tickets for your trip to Taiwan.
