Lonely PlanetJul 30
The best things to do in Taiwan
These fabulous experiences will show you the best of Taiwan, from night markets to temples to Indigenous culture.
Ambitious walkers can continue to this gate.
24 things in this story
- City God TemplePlace of worshipFormidable temple in Tainan.
- National Museum of Taiwan LiteratureMuseumOccupies a gorgeous Japanese colonial building.
- Altar of HeavenSightLively temple near Tang Te-chang Memorial Park.
- Land BankSightNeoclassical building in Tainan.
- Hayashi Department StoreSightArt deco building in Tainan.
- Confucius TempleSightRed-walled temple in Tainan.
- Great South GateSightAmbitious walkers can continue to this gate.
- Tainan Art MuseumsMuseum
- Koxinga's ShrineSight
- Chihkan TowersSight
- Official God of War TemplePlace of worship
- Grand Mazu TempleSight
- Elsewhere
- Miaokou Night MarketMarketKeelung, TaiwanOffers quintessential grazing experience, especially seafood.
- Fairy CavePlace of worshipKeelung, TaiwanVisit as part of a day trip to Keelung.
- Heping IslandSightKeelung, TaiwanWalk up to Spanish ruins on the island.
- Mountain and Sea HouseRestaurantTaipei, TaiwanRevitalizes old labor-intensive banquet dishes with a modern twist.
- Lao Shandong Homemade NoodlesRestaurantTaipei, TaiwanAffordable hand-crafted noodles and dumplings.
- Taroko GorgeSightHualien, TaiwanSteep marble crags rising above the Liwu River.
- Shakadang TrailTrailHualien, TaiwanCurrently closed due to earthquake damage.
- Lukang Longshan TempleSightLukang, TaiwanRetains a close-to-original look after restoration.
- Tianhou TemplePlace of worshipPenghu, TaiwanLocated in Penghu.
- Bao'an TemplePlace of worshipTaipei, TaiwanUNESCO-recognized temple in Taipei.
- Nanyao TempleSightChanghua, TaiwanIt is designated as a third grade historic building.
- Fu WanPlacePingtung, TaiwanOffers chocolate-making workshops and orchard visits.