TAIWAN :: TREKS + SHOPPING + FOOD

For such a small island, Taiwan has an extremely diverse range of terrain.  There’s everything from hot, sub-tropical jungle at lower elevations to snow capped peaks in the winter months.

The highest mountain in Taiwan, and indeed all of North-eastern Asia, is Jade Mountain (Yushan).  It stands at an impressive 3952m and is also one of the top 50 most prominent peaks in the world meaning that on clear days there are awesome views to be had.  It is an excellent 2 day hike.

Taiwan also has some 300 mountains that are over 3000m tall, many of which are very accessible with well-maintained trails and basic cabins to overnight in along route.  Snow Mountain, Taiwan’s second highest peak, is an excellent alternative to Jade Mountain if permits prove difficult to get.   Snow Mountain is always a favorite, and offers some stunning views, a wide variety of terrain, and a technical-free ascent.

Surrounding Taipei, you’ll find an amazing range of trails. You can challenge yourself on the exciting, exposed spines of Huangdidian or Wuliaojian or take a gentle stroll around Yangmingshan enjoy some of the park’s amazing hot springs.

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INTINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 1 (4hrs 35mins)
Arrival in Taoyuen > Taipei - JuiFen (2.5hrs)
Chiu Chunt Dint Inn 

Day 2
JuiFen – XinCheng Train Station (3hrs)
Hualien Taroko YU's Homestay B&B
Taroko Skadang Tracks 砂卡当步道

Day 3
XinCheng Hualien Taroko YU's Homestay B&B

Tiansiang Lodge 天祥
The Bridge of Kind Mother 慈母桥
Tunnel of Nine Turns 九曲洞
Swallow Caves 燕子口
Níngān Bridge 寧安橋
Eternal Spring Shrine 长春寺

Day 4
XinCheng Train Station – KeeLung Train Station (3hrs)
Harbor View Hotel (基隆華帥海景飯店), 
108, Hsiao-2Rd., Keelung City

DianJin Temple 奠濟宮 
No. 27之2號, Rénsān Road, Renai District, Keelung City, Taiwan

Lee Hu Pastry Shop (李鵠餅店)  Pineapple Cake
No. 90號, Rénsān Road, Renai District, Keelung City, Taiwan near the Miaokou night market. In business since 1882, it is the most famous traditional pastry shop in Taiwan

MiaoKou Night Market 廟口夜市

Day 5
Harbor View Hotel (基隆華帥海景飯店)

Zhongzheng (Jhongjheng) Park (GuanYin Temple)

Heping Island 和平島本港活海鮮 / 環港活海鮮 / 河豚很多
35 Yuhuo Fish Market, Heping Island (turn right just after crossing the bridge). Excellent fresh seafood, the boats dock nearby. You choose the fish, they cook it for you

和平島本港活海鮮
No. 35號, Lane 2, Héyī Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City, Taiwan
02 2463 3426

環港活海鮮
台灣基隆市中正區和一路2巷11號之28
02 2462 6567

Day 6
Harbor View Hotel (基隆華帥海景飯店)

Harbour View Hotel - Yěliǔdìzhí Park (2hrs)
Gǎngdōng Rd, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Yeliou Geopark. Take bus to Wanli Town(30mins) - 15mins walk - Yeliou Geopark

MiaoKou Night Market 廟口夜市

Day 7
KeeLung Train Station -  XiMenDing Station西門町
Happines Inn , No.66, Chengdu Rd., Ximending

Hāmì St 哈密街 , God of Medicine Temple

Confucius Temple , No. 275號, Dàlóng Street, Datong District

Taipei 101 Mall , No. 45, Shìfǔ Road, Xinyi District

National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall , No. 505, Section 4, Rén'ài Rd, Xinyi District

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall , 台灣台北市中正區中山南路21號

Eslite Bookstore, 3樓, Éméi St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan

XiMenDing Night Market 西门町夜市

Day 8
Happines Inn , No.66, Chengdu Rd., Ximending

Maokong Gondola + Taipei Zoo

Kiki restaurant No. 47號, Lane 280, Guāngfù South Road, Daan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

WuFenPu 五分埔

Raohe Night Market 饒河街觀光夜市

Day 9
Happines Inn , No.66, Chengdu Rd., Ximending

西門大奶店    
台北市萬華區漢中街155號1、2樓 訂位專線:(02)23886768 
FeiTian Hotpot Restuarant
Hanzhong Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City 155, 2nd floor Booking Hotline: (02) 23886768

Eslite Bookstore, 
3樓, Éméi St, Wanhua District

Day 10 
SQ879 1735 / 2215 (4hrs 40mins)
XiMenDing Station西門町 -> Taoyuen Int’l Airport -> Singapore (2.5hrs)

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10D Taiwan :: Treks + Shopping + Food
Detailed Intinerary

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Day 10

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