Unique Places to Visit on your trip to Taiwan — Hua Lien, Kee Lung, Yilan | The Travel Intern

Taiwan is a place you have probably visited many times, but this country has so much more to offer. Here is a travel guide on you can rediscover Taiwan : https://thetravelintern.com/eastern-t...

From the lively city of Taipei, to the charming coastal cities, Taiwan has it all. Follow us as we curate experiences for our next trip to rediscover Taiwan, in lesser-known cities of Hua Lien 花莲, Keelung 基隆, Yilan 宜蘭縣, Taitung 臺東市, Taichung 台中 and Alisan 阿里山鄉.

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HUA LIEN 花莲 - 00:45
Hua Lien is known for its majestic views and the best way to experience this is to paraglide over the valley

00:58 - Taroko Gorge National Park 太魯閣國家公園
most people visit Taroko Gorge for good the plunging canyons flanked by marbled mountains. It’s essentially the Taiwanese Grand Canyon.

01:16 - Zhuilu Old Trail 錐麓古道
Zhui lu Old Trail was created by the indigenous people to connect their villages but today, it’s a slightly challenging walk. This trail allows you to have an amazing view of the canyon.

KEELUNG 基隆 - 01:51
A city full of ancient forts and colourful photo spots, Keelung is a charming port city in the northeastern part of Taiwan.

02:00 - Zhengbin Fishing Port 正濱漁港
This place has colourful houses and fishermen reeling in their loot for the day.

02:08 - Chaojing Park 潮境公園
originally a rubbish dumping ground, but has since been converted into an outdoor art museum.

02:27 - Peace Island Coastal Park 和平島海角樂園
The island park is a favourite amongst locals and you can find them swimming in the natural rock pools during the warmer summer months.

03:00 - Keelung Miaokou Night Market 基隆廟口夜市
Here you’ll find over 200 food stands selling everything from fresh seafood, to meat skewers.

YILAN 宜蘭縣 - 03:31
Yilan is for you people who love some whiskey.

03:37 - Kavalan distillery 噶瑪蘭酒廠
the only whiskey distillery in taiwan and has won awards for being the “best single malt whiskey”

03:47 - Turtle Island 龜山島
The island is formed by the only active volcano in Taiwan and one of the best ways to explore is to hop on a boat, and explore the surroundings of the island.

TAITUNG 臺東市 - 04:10
In the middle of the year, the Taiwan International Balloon Festival is held for over 38 days in Taitung.

04:16 - Luye Highland
Head over to Luye where you’ll see a field of up to 30 different hot air balloons.

04:35 - Taimali Township 太麻里鄉
In Tai mali Mountain, depending on the month you visit, the sights here range from Cherry Blossoms to Wild Lilies, and sometimes Maple leaves.

TAICHUNG 台中 - 04:53
Taichung is Taiwan’s second-largest city and is the gateway to the country’s mountainous regions.

05:12 - Taichung Old Railway Station
Decommissioned in 2016, the red brick building was in fact the Old Taichung Railway station. It no longer serves as a railway station today but is now a train museum and exhibition space.

05:27 - Shenji New Village 審計新村
take a trip back to the 60s in this village. Today it houses cute cafes and craft stores that will easily take up half a day to explore.

05:52 - Taichung Second Market 台中第二市場店
This is one of the best places to get breakfast. Food vendors close as soon as they run out of food so breakfast is a good time to try the best of the lot.

ALISAN 阿里山鄉 - 06:16
This last location is an alpine area surrounded by 18 mountains and sits 2000m above sea level

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