11 days in Taiwan Itinerary

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Fly
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Taipei
— 2 nights
Train
2
Xiulin
— 2 nights
Train
3
Hualien City
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Yuchi
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Taipei
— 1 night
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Taipei — 2 nights

City of Azaleas

Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Guandu Temple (Kuantu Temple). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Taipei: Jiaoxi (Jiaosi Hot Spring & Lin Mei Shi Pan Trail) and Lucky Art Crayon Factory (in Su'ao). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Taipei Children's Amusement Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Qixing Mountain, and take in the natural beauty of Hot spring Street Xingyi Road.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Taipei day trip planning site.

Singapore, Singapore to Taipei is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Singapore in December: highs in Taipei hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Xiulin.
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Xiulin — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): stroll around Jin Heng Park, then explore the fascinating underground world of Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail, then hike along Lushui Trail, and finally trek along Taroko Gorge. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Zhuilu Old Trail, don't miss a visit to Chongde Bay, then head outdoors with Shakadang Trail, then trek along Xiao Zhui Lu Trail, and finally pause for some photo ops at Eternal Spring Shrine.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Xiulin trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by train from Taipei to Xiulin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the train to Hualien City.
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Hualien City — 2 nights

Huashi

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): get outside with Zuocang Trail, surround yourself with nature on Island Life Taiwan Adventures & Experiences, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hualian Gang Jiao Hui. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Bai Bao Xi and then get out on two wheels at Uniquefun.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hualien City day trip planning website.

You can take a train from Xiulin to Hualien City in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Yuchi.
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Yuchi — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): trek along Sun Moon Village Shueiwatou Trail, hike along Hanbi Trail, then take in the dramatic scenery at Sunglungyen Waterfall, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Sun Moon Lake Bikeway.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Yuchi vacation planning website.

Traveling by car from Hualien City to Yuchi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. December in Yuchi sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Taipei.
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Taipei — 1 night

City of Azaleas

On the 26th (Tue), walk around Beitou Thermal Valley(Hell Valley) and then discover the deep blue sea with MyTaiwanTour Travel Services.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Taipei trip planning tool.

Getting from Yuchi to Taipei by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. On the 27th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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Taiwan travel guide

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Heart of Asia
A sliver of land just off China's east coastline, Taiwan represents one of the world's most densely populated countries--and one of Asia's most powerful economies. History buffs on a tour of Taiwan will discover ancient artifacts stored at outstanding national museums narrating nearly 10,000 years of Asia's history. Those interested in more active pursuits can organize a Taiwan itinerary around its modern mountain resorts, well-developed beaches, and protected forests sheltering hundreds of species of native plant and animal life. Begin your visit in Taipei, a vibrant capital city with a thriving entertainment scene, relatively inexpensive accommodations, and an eclectic culinary scene.
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