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.
UNESCO-recognized temple in Taipei.
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- Mountain and Sea HouseRestaurantRevitalizes old labor-intensive banquet dishes with a modern twist.
- Lao Shandong Homemade NoodlesRestaurantAffordable hand-crafted noodles and dumplings.
- Bao'an TemplePlace of worshipUNESCO-recognized temple in Taipei.
- 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.
- 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.
- City God TemplePlace of worshipTainan, TaiwanFormidable temple in Tainan.
- Nanyao TempleSightChanghua, TaiwanIt is designated as a third grade historic building.
- Fu WanPlacePingtung, TaiwanOffers chocolate-making workshops and orchard visits.
- National Museum of Taiwan LiteratureMuseumTainan, TaiwanOccupies a gorgeous Japanese colonial building.
- Altar of HeavenSightTainan, TaiwanLively temple near Tang Te-chang Memorial Park.
- Land BankSightTainan, TaiwanNeoclassical building in Tainan.
- Hayashi Department StoreSightTainan, TaiwanArt deco building in Tainan.
- Confucius TempleSightTainan, TaiwanRed-walled temple in Tainan.
- Great South GateSightTainan, TaiwanAmbitious walkers can continue to this gate.
- Tainan Art MuseumsMuseumTainan, Taiwan
- Koxinga's ShrineSightTainan, Taiwan
- Chihkan TowersSightTainan, Taiwan
- Official God of War TemplePlace of worshipTainan, Taiwan
- Grand Mazu TempleSightTainan, Taiwan