It is recommended to explore Taiwan's natural attractions in September, October and November. During spring, you can enjoy beautiful flowers blooming and several interesting festivals.If you like taking a city tour, you can visit Taipei and Taichung in November and December. Unlike the extreme winters in Japan and China, walking around in winter clothes in Taiwan is still possible. On average, you can visit Taiwan all year round according to the places you want to visit.

Taiwan has various national parks with breathtaking views. One of them is Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei and New Taipei. You can go on the Alishan Forest Railway (Mount Ali). Other than the mountains, you can visit Kenting National Park in southern Taiwan. Taroko Gorge in Hualien, on the east coast of Taiwan, is often considered the premier scenic attraction. Sun Moon Lake, a lake in central Taiwan, is also one of the popular destinations. Other than that, you can travel to Jiufen in northeastern Taiwan. This tourist site is accessible from Taipei. You can get traditional dishes while treasuring the mountain scenery here. Taipei 101, the skyscraper tower more than 500 meters high, is the icon of the city.

If it is your first time in Taiwan, make a plan to visit Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Hualien. Those cities offer an interesting combination of culinary, history and natural excursions.

While in Taiwan, you can travel in major cities by different types of public transport like buses or MRT. If you visit small cities, such as Taitung and Pingtung, you can rent a motorbike. Don't forget to make sure that you have an international driving license if you want to use this service. For moving between cities, you can use HSR (High Speed Rail) and Taiwan Railways. Both intercity transportations have their advantages and disadvantages. HSR only serves the southern area and is not available in the eastern part of the mountainous area. Meanwhile, Taiwan Railways covers all areas. Taiwan Railways is slower than HSR, but it has cheaper ticket prices.

Taiwan has plenty of delicious culinary delights. Taiwanese beef noodle is one of the menus that you must try. You can find this favorite menu in various restaurants. Chang’s Beef Noodles in Zhongzheng district is halal certified. You should try the famous drink in Taiwan, too. Bubble tea, an iconic milk tea with chewy tapioca balls from Taiwan, is now well-known around the world. The self-acclaimed drink maker, Chun Shui Tang, is a local brand that opens branches in Taichung and Taipei. Your culinary experience won't be complete without the classic Taiwanese fried chicken snack. You also have to try this flour-fried chicken dish when you are on vacation in Taiwan. Monga, the brand, has opened several stalls in Taipei.