8 days in Taipei, Alishan & Tainan Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): indulge in some personalized pampering at Relax33 and then admire the striking features of Taipei 101. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, take an in-depth tour of National Palace Museum, and then shop like a local with Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street).

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Taipei journey maker site.

Singapore, Singapore to Taipei is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Singapore in December, expect nights in Taipei to be little chillier, around 18°C, while days are colder, around 23°C. You will leave for Alishan on the 4th (Mon).

On the 4th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Tanayiku. On the 5th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Shouzhen Temple, then delve into the lush surroundings at Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alishan Shenmu Area.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Alishan trip planning site.

Getting from Taipei to Alishan by combination of train and taxi takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to Tainan.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Anping Guanyinting, then get a taste of the local shopping with The Pier-2 Art Centre, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at FuFu Spa. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum and then examine the collection at Chimei Museum.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Tainan vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Alishan to Tainan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. December in Tainan sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can take a train to Taipei.

On the 8th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, take in the spiritual surroundings of Lungshan Temple, then stop by Ximending, and finally discover the deep blue sea with MyTaiwanTour Travel Services. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at YehLiu Geopark.

To find out how to plan a trip to Taipei, use our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by train from Tainan to Taipei takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Traveling from Tainan in December, you will find days in Taipei are a bit cooler (23°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.