Taiwan 2 Day Itinerary

Taiwan 2-Day Itinerary (Tourist Edition)

๐Ÿฎ Day 1: Taipei City Exploration

  • ๐ŸŒ„ Morning: Start your day with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast at a local ๆฟคๆตท็‰›่‚‰้บต (Tong Hua Beef Noodle) restaurant. Don’t forget to wash it down with a cup of ๅ’–ๅ•ก (Kopi).
  • ๐ŸŒž Morning/Afternoon: Visit the Taipei 101 tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Take a quick look inside the mall at its base and if you dare, head to the observation deck for stunning views (fee applies).
  • ๐ŸŒป Afternoon: Head to the nearby Ximending Pedestrian Area, also known as Taipei’s Harajuku, for shopping, street food, and vibrant atmosphere.
  • ๐Ÿฏ Afternoon/Evening: Explore the National Palace Museum, home to a vast collection of Chinese artifacts.
  • ๐ŸŒƒ Evening: Stroll around the Taipei Zoo or Daan Forest Park before enjoying some local street food at Ningxia Night Market.

Things to know:

  • Taipei is quite hilly, so comfortable shoes are a must.
  • Mandarin and Taiwanese are widely spoken; English proficiency varies.
  • Taipei Metro is an efficient way to get around the city.

๐Ÿฐ Day 2: Northern Taiwan Adventure

  • ๐ŸŒ… Morning: Catch the High Speed Rail (HSR) to Hualien City (approx. 2hr ride). From there, take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Taroko Gorge.
  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ Morning/Afternoon: Spend your day marveling at Taroko Gorge’s marble cliffs and lush valleys. Don’t miss Shakadang Trail and Swallow Grotto.
  • ๐Ÿ  Afternoon/Evening: If time allows, head to the nearby Hualien Ocean Park for some beach relaxation before catching your return train.
  • ๐ŸŒƒ Evening: Back in Taipei, enjoy a well-deserved dinner at Raohe Street Night Market, famous for its stinky tofu and fried chicken cutlet.

Visa Requirements:

  • Citizens from over 60 countries can enter Taiwan without a visa for stays under 30 days (subject to change, always check the most current information).
  • For longer stays or if your country is not on the list, you may need to apply for a tourist visa in advance.

Transportation:

  • Taipei Metro and High Speed Rail are convenient ways to travel around Taiwan.
  • Taxis and buses are also available but can be less efficient for intercity travel.
  • Consider purchasing an EasyCard for public transportation, which can be topped up and used on the Metro, buses, and even some taxis.