Cities and Activities in Taiwan

Must See Places and Activities in Taiwan

• Aihe (Love River) - read more in Taiwan Cities - Kaohsiung
• Alishan
  Alishan is located in eastern Chiayi and it is one of the most famous mountainous destinations in Taiwan. A ride on the Alishan Forest Railway from the coastal plains near Chiayi City to the high-mountain resort of Alison is one of the most fascinating trips a teacher in Taiwan can take as a tourist. The railway line was built in the early 1900's, it climbs from 30 meters above sea level to 2,216m in a distance just over 71km. There are 49 tunnels and 77 bridges making it one of the best train trips in the world.
• Kending
  Not to be confused with Kenting National Park, Kending is the city near Kenting National Park and as a beachside resort, it is a great place to relax. For those of you in for some surf this is a great place. Read more about Kending here
• Kenting National Park
  Fine sand beaches and coral reefs make this a very popular destination in Taiwan. This is a great place with a resort like environment that will bring you back time and time again. There is a lot more here than just beaches. Great biking, hiking and walking trails abound in lush tropical jungles.
• Mazu Procession
  There are more than 870 temples dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, in Taiwan. Once a year, during the period when the birthday of the goddess is celebrated (usually in May some time – 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month), all of these temples will be full of activity. From martial arts displays to stage performances to other folk-art demonstrations this is a great cultural event. Most significant is the annual procession between two Mazu temples. Thousands of devotees march from Daji’s Jhenlan Temple in central Taiwan to Singang’s Fongtian Temple in Southern Taiwan.
• National Palace Museum - read more in Taiwan Cities - Taipei
• Sun Moon Lake
  located in just about the middle of the country, the Sun Moon Lake offers one of the most majestic experiences in Taiwan. Cultural and scenic attractions include Wunwu Temple, Cihen Pagoda, and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village.
• Taipei 101 - read more in Taiwan Cities - Taipei
• Taroko Gorge
  The Taroko Gorge is a marbled gorge with 1,000 meter high cliffs. Marble-lined canyon walls tower around you while whitewater rushes below. This is a place you do NOT want to miss when you teach or travel in Taiwan. Be sure to hike or bike or walk the trails in this area. One of the best of these trails is the one to Baiyang Waterfall. This trail starts close to Tiansiang and goes through a series of tunnels and the end result is breathtaking.
• Turtle Mountain
  Turtle Mountain is the site of the only active underwater volcanic vents in Taiwan. It is also a dramatically beautiful island. Loads of hot springs and eco-tourist endeavours, this is a great place to do some hiking or fishing or whale watching or dolphin spotting.
• Yushan
  This is the highest mountain in Northeast Asia and is a must climb for any hikers or mountaineers. There are stunning views from "Taiwan's roof".