Taiwan is the most friendly country in the world for foreigners, and one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Many have called it the best kept secret in Asia. Taiwan is not usually known as a travel destination, mainly because of PRC China that tries to downplay its existence, and the fact that the Taiwan Tourism Bureau does not do a very good job. We will try to make up for that with this blog.

Taipei is full of fun places and activities for kids. In the past few years, more and more fun parks, restaurants, museums, and theme parks have opened. In this blog, we will show you some of the funnest activities and places around Taipei that are fun for kids. ​

Tips For Travelling in Taipei with Kids:

• Public toilets may be hard to find, but you can be sure to find them at MRT stations, government buildings such as libraries and administration buildings, gas stations, shopping malls and supermarkets, and a small number of convenience stores.
• Bring sun protection. 
• Bring an umbrella or rain gear.
• Bring insect repellant.
• Bring lots of water and stay hydrated, especially in the summer.

Tips for Travelling on Planes, Trains, or Buses with Kids:

• Bring their favorite snacks
• Bring a new toy or game for them to play with
• If possible, book an exit row seat or a front row where there is more room
• Get up and walk around the plane if it is a long flight
• Bring headphones suitable for your kid’s ears if the small plug earphones don’t work well

Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag with Kids in Taiwan:

I have seen firsthand what jet lag can do to kids in Taiwan, so I have a few tips that may help you.

• For the first day in Taiwan, take it easy (like short walks, visiting a park), but make sure your kids are awake until nighttime
• Don’t do anything that involves lots of walking, hiking, or tours on the first day in Taiwan if your kids are jet lagged. This will make for grumpy kids and an unhappy vacation
• Try to get your kids on a normal sleep schedule as fast as possible and avoid long naps during the day (which could mean waking up in the middle of the night later)
• If your kids are going insane due to jet lag, find a place to rest and get them some snacks that they like from a nearby convenience store. That should liven their mood. Continue as needed until nighttime.

Basic Taipei Travel Tips:

• There is no need to tip in Taiwan. It is not part of the culture here.
• Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar, and many transactions such as for street food still require cash. For more information, check out our guide to the New Taiwan Dollar here. 
• Get yourself a SIM card or portable WiFi such as from Gigago here so you can stay connected and don't get lost in the city.
• If you are from a country that does not have a 90-day visa-free program with Taiwan, consider getting your visa sorted with Ivisa.com. You can also check out our immigration FAQ here. 
• Get travel insurance in case of unforeseen events. You can compare prices on Insubuy here. 
• The electrical voltage is 110V.
• Get yourself an Easy Card, so you can travel easily on the MRT, Train, HSR, Youbike, and even shop at convenience stores. You can also book a Taiwan travel pass on Klook here. 
• For more travel tips, check out our foreigner survival guide here. 

When should you go to Taipei?
In my opinion, the best weather in Taipei is from March-May, and October - November, when the temperatures stay around 26 degrees Celsius and there is not as much rain.
Summers are also nice, with the most sunny weather, but also hot and rainy. 
Winters can be cold (but not below freezing) and usually wet. 
Overall, there is no wrong answer as to what time of year you should visit Taipei. You will have a great time here at any time of year. 

Hotels in Taipei:
We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Grand Hyatt (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here), Marriot (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here), Sheraton (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here), Shangri-la (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here), and Regent (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here), which are all very high-quality hotels in the middle of Taipei City.
We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here).
We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here).
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Tours in Taipei:
There are many tour itineraries that you can enjoy in Taipei that will take you to multiple destinations and arrange transportation. For more information, you can check out Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here, which are both great tour websites that can connect you with the right tour and tour guide for you. 
Here are some of the post popular tours of Taipei on Tripadvisor:

1. Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
2. The 10 Tastings of Taipei With Locals: Private Street Food Tour
3. Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup
4. Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
5. Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
6. Half-Day Muslim Friendly Tour in Taipei City
7. Private Taipei Tour for Families

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Attractions in Taipei:
There are many attractions that you can enjoy in Taipei such as  Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 460 Skyline Observatory, Taipei Children's Amusement Park, Maokong Gondola, National Palace Museum, Yehliu Ocean World, Yehliu Geopark, National Museum of Marine Science and Biology, i-ride 5D cinema, Astronomical Museum, Miniatures Museum of Taiwan, Double Decker Sightseeing Bus, Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket, Taipei Zoo, Heping Island Park, Ju Ming Museum, Yuanshan Hotel Secret Road, National Taiwan Museum, New Taipei Gold Museum, Futian Leisure Farm, Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, Chi Po-lin Museaum, Beitou Museum, Tsao Wonderland, Railway Museum, Fort San Domingo, 13 Levels Archaeology Museum, Austin Land, Museum of World Religions, Formosan Aboriginies Museum, ASE Parent-child Park, teamLab Future Park, Yukids Island, VR Experience, Bat Cave, Neidong Waterfall, Candlestick Islet, Jurassic Snow Park, Zhonghe High5 Amusement Park, Longshan Temple, Xingtian Temple, Ningxia Night Market, Yansan Night Market, Meteor Garden, Yingge Old Street, and many more attractions on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here​. 

Activities in Taipei:
Indoor Skiing, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Cooking Class, Archery, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Tree Climbing, Urban Camping, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Escape Room, Shen'ao Rail Bike, Laser Gun Experience, Batting Cages, Bowling, Paintball, Flight Simulation Experience, Taipei Tram Driving Experience, Rail Simulation Experience, Taipei 101 Observation Deck activity, Strawberry Picking, Professional Photo Shoot, Body Relaxation SPA, Night Tour, Calligraphy Workshop rand more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 
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How to get there:
The only way to get to Taiwan is via airplane. Planes leave daily from Taipei's Songshan and Toayuan Airport. 
Taoyuan Airport: Taoyuan is Taiwan's largest airport and typically has cheaper flights and more flight times to choose from. It's about an hour's journey from Taoyuan Airport to the center of Taipei. You can travel via MRT, HSR, bus, or taxi to get to Taipei. 
You can get 30% off the Taoyuan Airport VIP lounge on KKday here. 
Songshan Airport: Songshan is a small airport in Taipei's city center, and can be a convenient option for people traveling within Asia. The airport is right on the Taipei MRT brown line. 
You can book cheap flights to Taiwan on KKday here, Trip.com here, CheapO Air here, or Kiwi here.

How to get around in Taipei:
Taipei's transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around in Taipei below:
By Train: Gets you to the city center of all major cities in Taiwan. It is about 800NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. Roughly half the price of the HSR. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By HSR: (High-Speed Rail) – Gets you quickly from north to south. Besides Taipei and Kaohsiung, most of the stations are far from city centers. It costs about 1500NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. You can book tickets to the high-speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here.  
By MRT: (Mass Rapid Transit, Metro train, subway) – Easily gets you around Taipei and Kaohsiung. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Bus: Buses can be tricky. Long-range buses such as Ubus and King Bus are easier to understand and cheaper than the local train. They can take you to the city center of every city throughout Taiwan and to remote tourist destinations such as sun moon lake. A long-range bus from Taipei to Kaohsiung is about 500 NT. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Klook here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. 

By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD.
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? Click here or here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike bike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. ​You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Taipei Child-Friendly Tourist Site Map:
Check out a map below of the places we will cover in this blog.

Background:
Green Island is the remnant of a volcano that formed millions of years ago and is part of the Luzon Volcanic Arc. Today you can see lots of volcanic rock all along the shoreline.
Green Island is the seventh largest Island in Taiwan. 
Green Island became inhabited hundreds of years ago by the Tao indigenous people (達悟族) (aka Yami people 雅美族, which is a name coined by the Japanese, but the native people prefer Tao), which are thought to have traveled from the Batanes Islands in the Philippines, and then to Orchid Island. It was called Jitanasey by the Tao people. It was also known to be inhabited by the Amis Tribe (阿美族) who reside today in Taitung. It was known by the Amis people as Samasana Island. 
The Island was first settled by Han Chinese fisherman from Xiaoliuqiu Island in 1813, who called the island Huoshandao (火燒島) or Bonfire Island. More Han settlers from Donggang arrived in 1850.
In 1937 the American Steamship SS President Hoover ran ground at Green Island and all aboard were saved. To thank the people of Green Island, the US donated to build the Green Island Lighthouse which was designed by the Japanese and finished in 1938, at 33.3 meters or 109 feet high. 
Green Island also served as a penal colony for political prisoners' during the martial law era of Taiwan, which lasted from the late 9140s to the late 1980s. Some prisoners went on to help form the Democratic Progressive Party. The prison is now open to the public. 
Currently, the Island is powered by one diesel generator. It also includes an airport.
Currently about 4500 people live on the island, and the main industries are tourism and fishing.

Weather and Climate:
The island has a tropical rainforest climate, with average high temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees year round. The rainy months are in summer, especially due to Typhoons, but the most sunny days are also in summer (expect a lot of sun), and the most rainy days are in winter. Summer is the tourist season, but spring and fall are also popular times to visit. Winters are said to be dreary, cold, and have constant northeastern winds that can stop airplanes and ferries from departing to the island.

When to go:
The best time to go they say is around May when it is not too hot and there are no northeasterly winds or typhoons which can cancel your transportation to the island.
​Typhoon season lasts from around June to October. The busy season is during summer break from June to August, during which time it can be hard to book a hostel or airplane ticket. Winter is the less crowded season, but the water will be colder, there will be constant wind (which could cancel transportation), and it will rain more often. 

Rules to Consider:

• Do not go snorkeling or diving during bad weather, low tide, or big waves. 
• Do not trespass private property or government property that is off limits (such as military base, weather station, reservoir, or garbage dump)
• Always snorkel or dive with a buddy
• Have fun

How to get there:
By Plane:
The only planes to and from Green Island come from Taitung City in Southeastern Taiwan. From Taipei, there are daily flights from Songshan Airport to Taitung, where you can switch to Daily Air which will take you the rest of the way to Green Island.
You can book discount tickets from Taipei to Taitung on KKday here. 
Flight times: As of the time of this blog, there were six flights per day by Daily Air Corporation from about 8 AM to 4 PM (Please note their website is only in Chinese). The flight from Taitung to Green Island takes about 15 minutes. Please note that the aircraft are small and flights can be  cancelled due to high winds or unfavorable weather. 
Costs: NT 1428 to Green Island and NT 1360 from Green Island.
 
By Boat:
You can purchase boat ferry tickets through a tour agency such as Klook here or KKday here. 
There are two places that offer ferry rides to Green Island: Houbihu Harbor (恆春後壁湖漁港） in Pingtung and Fugang Harbor in Taitung (臺東富岡漁港). However, to get there from Houbihu you need to stop in Lanyu, so I will focus this blog on departing from Fugang Harbor. There are also about three ferry companies that operate at both harbors. Both companies leave from both harbors at the same time and arrive at the about same times for the same prices (1200 NT per person round trip/600 NT per single trip).
Ferry Boat costs:
1200 NT per person round trip (600 NT per single trip) from Taitung. Ferry companies have roughly the same price.
Ferry Boat Times*:
7:30 AM departure from Fugang Harbor, 8:20 AM arrival to Green Island.
8:30 AM departure from Green Island, 9:20 AM arrival to Fugang Harbor.
9:30 AM departure from Fugang Harbor, 10:20 AM arrival to Green Island. (permanent set time)
10:30 AM departure from Green Island, 11:20 AM arrival to Fugang Harbor. (permanent set time)
11:30 AM departure from Fugang Harbor, 12:20 PM arrival to Green Island.
12:30 PM departure from Green Island, 9:20 PM arrival to Fugang Harbor.
13:30 PM departure from Fugang Harbor, 14:20 PM arrival to Green Island. (permanent set time)
14:30 PM departure from Green Island, 15:20 PM arrival to Fugang Harbor. (permanent set time)
15:30 PM departure from Fugang Harbor, 16:20 PM arrival to Green Island.
16:30 PM departure from Green Island, 17:20 PM arrival to Fugang Harbor.
*Note: the above times change according to the seasons. There may only be one boat per day during winter, while all the boat times may be available during summer break and weekends. Please double check which times are available before you go.
You can purchase tickets through a tour agency such as Klook here or KKday here. 

Getting around the island:
Rent a scooter! The island is small so you should not need to rent a car. You can rent bicycles but you will not be able to travel as fast. You can also hire a driver to take you on tours.
Ask your hostel for more rental information. They can help you book a rental in advance.

Scooter Rental:
Price: expect 400 NT per day.
You can book a scooter rental for Green Island on Klook here or KKday here. 
It may be better to book your scooter rental in advance, especially during summer weekends. Ask for help from your hostel owner if needed.
I am 100% percent certain you do not need a Taiwan local license to rent scooters here, however they may ask for an international license (but I'm fairly sure they will let you rent without one).
Helmet wearing is not enforced at all as you will quickly find, but it's still the law.
Also be careful to not hit any goats because they wander as they please.
There is only one gas station next to Nanliao Fishing Harbor.

Car Rental:
Price: expect 2000 NT per day.
You can rent a car for Green Island using KKday here.

By Bicycle: 
​Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Accommodation:
Booking accommodation on the island can be difficult in summer months and on weekends, when rooms can be fully booked for months in advance. AirBnb has the most choices, however there is also better quality selection on Agoda.com. 
We stayed at and can recommend Fire Island Guesthouse, which is a high quality B&B on right on the east coast of the island. 
​My hostel did not require that I pay for my room in advance via bank wire transfer (as was the case on Lanyu), but they required me to pay in cash.
Expect to pay 2000 - 4000 NT per night for a standard double room on Green Island. 

Tours and Activities:
There are many companies offering snorkeling, diving, SUPing, and other tours on Green Island. You can search for tours on Klook here or KKday here. 
You can also book discount tickets to Zhaori Hot Spring on KKday here. 

You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here.  

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

Map:
​Please see a map of all the locations covered in this blog below:

Taitung has some of the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan, two amazing offshore islands, a striking coastline, deep mountains, and most of all it is bursting with unique aboriginal culture, with indigenous people making up over one-third of the population. It is an unmissable stop on your next trip to Taiwan. Here we have compiled our full guide to Taitung County. ​

Historical Background:
​Taitung has been inhabited by the Amis Aboriginal Tribe which has lived there since at least 1500 BC, and over 35% of the people that live there are Taiwan Aborigines. The area is still a center for Amis rituals and traditional ceremonies, as well as aboriginal culture. The east rift valley was also settled by aboriginal tribes such as the Puyuma which relocated from Pingtung.
Qing dynasty Chinese farmers started settling there in 1875, as a reaction to the Mudan Incident of 1871 (in which a crew of shipwrecked Japanese sailors were beheaded by Taiwan aborigines) and the Japanese punitive expedition to Taiwan in 1874. After the Japanese took control of Taiwan, Taitung's main industries were growing sugar cane and rice. The eastern railway line was completed in 1926, linking Taitung to the rest of Taiwan. 
After the ROC took control of Taiwan, Taitung Airport opened in 1981, which further improved transportation links to the region, however, Taitung has remained relatively undeveloped when compared to the rest of Taiwan, and the population of about 200,000 has been in decline for years. However Taitung has become an important tourist destination, and the local government has invested heavily in tourism development. 
With its untamed and undeveloped landscape, towering mountains, beautiful coastline, and vibrant aboriginal culture, Taitung has become a tourist hot spot in Taiwan. 

When to go:
The best time to go they say is around May when it is not too hot and there are no northeasterly winds or typhoons which can cancel your transportation to the island.
​The typhoon season lasts from around June to October. The busy season is during summer break from June to August, during which time it can be hard to book a hostel or airplane ticket. Winter is the less crowded season, but the water will be colder, there will be constant wind (which could cancel transportation), and it will rain more often. 

How to get there:
By Plane:
Traveling to Taitung by plane is the fastest way to get there. The trip only takes one hour from Taipei, and there are planes that leave daily through Mandarin Airlines and Uni Air. From  Taitung, where you can switch to Saily Air which will take you the rest of the way to Green Island or Orchid Island. A plane ticket to Taitung takes about one hour and costs about 5000 NT per round trip.  You can book discount tickets to Taitung on KKday here. You can also book cheap flights to Kinmen on Trip.com or CheapO Air. You can also search for cheap flights in Taiwan here. 
By Train:
The train ride from Taipei to Taitung takes 3-4 hours and costs about 800 NT one way. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here.
By Car/Scooter:
From Taipei,  a car ride to Taitung takes about six hours, and a scooter ride takes about eight hours. ​You can rent a scooter from Taitung Station on Klook or KKday. Scooter rental is about 300 NT per day. You can check out our scooter rental guide here.

​​How to get around:
Rent a scooter! Unless you are travelling with small children or elderly people you should not need to rent a car. You can rent bicycles but you will not be able to travel as fast. You can also hire a driver to take you on tours.
​By scooter: You can rent a scooter from Taitung Station on Klook or KKday. Scooter rental is about 300 NT per day. You can check out our scooter rental guide here.
By car / taxi: You can also rent a car for about 1500 NT per day. You can rent a car on Qeeq here or Klook here.  
You can hire a driver or tax; you can charter a car here.
You can check out our car rental guide here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Accommodation:
Booking accommodation in the Taitung can be difficult in the summer months and on weekends. We suggest a better quality selection on Agoda.com. 
We have stayed at and recommend the Papago International Resort in Chishang (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here), which is a five star hotel with private villas with pools for each room, and Mountain and Ocean B & B in Taimali (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here), which is a quiet and affordable B&B right next to the beach. 
You can also find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotels in Taiwan here.
You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here.  
Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. 

Tours:
There are many companies offering snorkeling, diving, SUPing, Surfing, Speed Boating, Glamping, River tracing, and other tours in Taitung. You can find more tours of Taitung on Klook here or KKday here. 

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

Map:
​See a map of the places we will cover in this blog below:

For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Changhua is a large mostly rural county in central Taiwan. For years I myself never visited, because I didn't know what was there and had no reason to go. It turns out there are quite a few attractions here in this secret paradise.
Below I will list some of the best places in Changhua that I have visited. I will be sure to update this blog as I visit more places later. ​

Historical Background:
Before Han settlement, Changhua was inhabited by native peoples. During the Dutch era in Taiwan, a well was made to tap into the Zhuokou River water table. The Red Hair Well was made around 1611 by Dutch colonizers and was often used by Dutch soldiers and missionaries, 
During the Qing Dynasty, the city of Lukang became an important trading port, because of the depth of the water and the fact that it was closer to Fujian province than other cities in Taiwan. The main product shipped to Fujian was rice. In the 1800s, Lukang was Taiwan's second largest city, with as many as 20,000 residents, even more than Banka (modern day Taipei) and second only to Tainan. 
Later on, the port began to silt in, and the railroad bypassed the city, meaning that economic activity here went downhill. However because the city has changed so little in the past 200 years, it has become a cultural relic preserved from the past. The city also has over 200 temples. 
After the railroad was moved to Changhua City, it became the most important economic region in the county. 
Despite being the smallest county in Taiwan by area, Changhua County is the most populous county in Taiwan. It is often described as being part of the Taichung-Changhua metropolitan area. 

How to get around in Changhua?
As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Changhua by taking the train, inter-city bus, or local bus. Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county. 
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Changhua? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus/Train: You can book tickets to travel to Changhua via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Changhua via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Accommodation:
We have stayed at and recommend Guide Hotel Changhua Jhongjheng, which is one of our favorite hotels in all of Taiwan, with great quality and service right in downtown Changhua. (book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, Expedia here, or Trip.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here.  
Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. 

Tours: 
Tours and activities in Changhua include Magical Mushrooms Leisure Farm, Cheng Mei Cultural Park, Changhua Love Farm, Gushengwu Paleontology Park, Taiwan You Good School of Cookie, Baiguoshan Amusement Park, Yunhe Starry Sky View Restaruant , Tianzhong, Yakuta Experience , Qingshui Hot Spring Glamping, Fruit Picking , Tonight Star Leisure Farm, Tianweiwang Scenic Spot, and more. 
You can find more tours of Changhua on Klook here or KKday here. 

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

Map:
You can see a map of all the places that we will visit in this blog below:

Taipei is not usually known for its beaches, but there are some great beaches just outside the city on Taiwan's Northern Coast, all within an hour's journey from the city center. Popular activities on these beaches include swimming, surfing, wind surfing, SUPing, paragliding, snorkeling, and more. Here is our guide to the very best beaches in Taipei.

When should you visit Beaches in Taipei?
In my opinion, the best beach weather in Taipei is from April-November, when the temperatures stay above 26 degrees Celsius. Summer is the best time to go when it is hottest and taking in the dip in the ocean is the most refreshing.
Winters can be cold (but not below freezing) and usually wet, but you can still enjoy the beaches or surfing in a wet suit. 

Hotels Near Beaches Taipei:
We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Safety and Etiquette at Beaches Taipei:
Taiwan has a unique beach culture that may be different than other countries. Please be aware of the following general information:

• Except for designated swimming areas that have a lifeguard, you are technically not allowed to swim anywhere else.
• The above rule can be avoided if you have a surfboard or fins. 
• If you can't swim, bring a life jacket and consider bringing fins and a board too. Don't go out in open water above chest height without safety gear. This can save your life.
• Don't go to the beaches when there are typhoons, strong winds, huge waves, or if a sea warning is in effect.

Tours in Taipei:
There are many tour itineraries that you can enjoy in Taipei that will take you to multiple destinations and arrange transportation. For more information, you can check out Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here, which are both great tour websites that can connect you with the right tour and tour guide for you. 
Here are some of the post popular tours of Taipei on Tripadvisor:

1. Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
2. The 10 Tastings of Taipei With Locals: Private Street Food Tour
3. Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup
4. Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
5. Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
6. Half-Day Muslim Friendly Tour in Taipei City
7. Private Taipei Tour for Families​

Water and Beach Activities in Taipei:
Hiking, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, sailing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, River Tracing, River Rafting, River Tubing, Pack Rafting, ATVing, Horse Riding, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 
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How to get to beaches in Taipei:
Taipei's transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around in Taipei below:
By Train: Gets you to beaches like Hepoinh Island, Fulong, and Wai'ao. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bus: Buses can be tricky. Long-range buses such as Ubus and King Bus are easier to understand and cheaper than the local train. Most city buses will get you to the beaches along the north coast but it may take a while. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Klook here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. 
By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire/charter a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD. You can search for options on Klook here or KKday here.
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? Click here or here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike bike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. ​You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Map of Beaches:
Check out our map below of the beaches we will cover in this blog. 

Taiwan's East Rift Valley has some of the most breathtaking scenery in Taiwan. It has towering mountains and vast tracks of flat rice fields. There are also amazing rivers, canyons, and waterfalls to explore. It is also home to Taiwan's International Balloon Festival. There is something for everyone in this area of Taiwan.

When to visit?
The East Rift Valley is great year round, but it can get a little hot in the summer, and Typhoon season and heavy rain season last from about May to October. If you are afraid of the heat and rain then you can visit during winter when the temperatures are mild and the climate is usually dryer. 

Where to stay?
Most of the accommodation you will find is near the city centers.  If you only want to visit Hualien City or Taitung City, you can consider booking a hotel near downtown, walking or cycling around the city, and taking a bus to sites further away. 
We have stayed at and recommend Dream Taiwan Homestay (Agoda / Booking.com / Expedia / Hotels.com), a high quality hostel for the money in downtown Hualien, Farglory Hotel (Agoda / Booking.com / Expedia / Hotels.com), right next to Farglory Ocean Park with amazing views of Hualien, and Goldenflower B&B (Agoda / Booking.com) in Yuli right next to Sixty Stone Mountain.
In Taitung have stayed at and recommend the Papago International Resort in Chishang, which is a five star hotel with private villas with pools for each room, and Mountain and Ocean B & B in Taimali, which is a quiet and affordable B&B right next to the beach. 
You can find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
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How to get to the East Rift Valley?
You can book tickets to travel to the East Rift Valley via inter-city bus on Klook here.  
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here.

Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. 

How to get around the East Rift Valley:
As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Tainan by taking the train, inter-city bus, local bus, biking, or just walking. Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county. 
Scooter Rental: Looking for a scooter rental in Hualien or Taitung? You can search KKday here or Klook here to look for options.
You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
Car Rental: If you are looking for car rentals in Hualien or Taitung, you can also search Klook here or KKDay here. 
You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
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Tours: 
You can find more tours and activities in Hualien such as Surfing, Paragliding, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, River Tracing, River Rafting, Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Diving, ATV / 4-wheeling, Paintballing, Farm Dream Estates Zoo, Water Biking, Oyster Harvesting, Shrimp Harvesting, Indigenous Experience, Glamping, Cycling, Ziplining and much more on Klook here or KKday here. 

You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here.  

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Chiayi is a mostly rural county in south-central Taiwan. Despite its relatively small population compared to other counties in Taiwan, it has some of the most beautiful scenery, delicious local food, and interesting history. Come for Alishan, and stay for everything else you find along the way.

Below I will list out some of the best places in Chiayi that I have visited. I will be sure to update this blog as I visit more places later. 

How get to Chiayi?
You can book tickets to travel to Chiayi via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Chiayi via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here.

How to get around in Chiayi?
As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Chiayi by taking the TRA train, Alishan Forest Railway, inter city bus, or local bus. Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county. 

Scooter Rental: Looking for scooter rental in Chiayi? You can check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here.  
Car Rental: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
Bicycle Rental: Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here.
You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 
Train / Bus: You can purchase tours and tickets of the Alishan Railway through Klook here or KKday here. ​Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here.

Tours and Activities:
You can purchase tours and tickets for many activities in Chiayi such as glamping, Three Pigs Farm, Janfusun Fancy World, Taiping Suspension Bridge, Chateau de Jourdeness , Kumquat Tourist Factory, Taisugar Siantou Cultural Park, Meteor Garden, Veoveoana Tribe Tour, Danayi Valley, Batongguan Historic Trail, Xianghe Leisure Farm, Foot massage and many others through Klook here or KKday here. 

Accommodation:
We have stayed at and recommend Chiayi Crown Hotel (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here), Shin Kao Hotel (you can book on Agoda here or Trip.com here), and YesHotel (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here), which are all quality hotels for a reasonable price near Chiayi Station. We also recommend Shianghu Botique Hotel (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here), with excellent quality for the money just our of Chiayi City center. Finally we have stayed at and recommend Fenchihu Street Hotel (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here), which is within walking distance of Fenqihu Old Street, Fenqihu Station, and many amazing hikes in the area.
Find out more about where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.  We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands.
You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here.  
Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. 

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You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

Map:
You can see a map of all the places that we will visit in this blog below:

Nantou lies at the heart of Taiwan and is it's only landlocked county. It is known for its rugged natural landscapes and mountains, and includes the highest mountain in East Asia. If you come to Taiwan you should definitely pass through this place and stop by at some of the sights we will mention below.

Cherry Blossom Season:
Cherry Blossoms can be seen in the park from February to late March. Check out our full guide to Cherry Blossom Season in Taiwan here. 

Firefly Season:
Firefly season at Sun Moon Lake is from May to June. Check out our firefly season guide here. 

How to get around Nantou:
As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Miaoli by taking the train to Taichung then switching to inter-city bus, or local bus. Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county. 
Scooter Rental: Looking for scooter rental in Nantou? Search Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
Car Rental: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus: You can book tickets to travel to Nantou via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Taichung via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here, or book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here, then switch to a bus to Nantou. 
Bicycle Rental: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Tours: 
There are many tours and activities available at Sun Moon Lake such as SUP / standup Paddleboarding, Electric Boating, Canoeing, and Paddle Boarding, Water bike experience, Ebike Rental, and Kayaking
You can find more tours of Nantou on Klook here or KKday here.

Accommodation:
We have stayed at and recommend Jenq Yang Hotspring Hotel (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Trip.com here, or Klook here), a hot spring hotel near the mystical Lushan hot spring, and Maple Leaf Holiday Villa (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, Expedia.com here, Trip.com here, or Klook here), a lodge with a great view and within walking distance of Cingjing Farm. I also have stayed at and recommend Kirin Villa (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here), a mountain resort in Puli near Sun Moon Lake. 
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands.

Map:
​​Below is a map of these sites:

Pingtung is Taiwan's southernmost county and includes the best beaches, the best outer island, some of the best mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, and also interesting historical and cultural sites. It should definitely be on your list on your next visit to Taiwan. ​

When to go:
Pingtung is great year round, but it can get a little hot in the summer, and Typhoon season and the heavy rain season last from about May to October. If you are afraid of the heat and rain then you can visit during winter when the temperatures are mild and the climate is dryer.
Winters are windy and colder, but the water is still warm enough to swim in. Winter is a better time for activities like hiking and surfing.

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 1 south to the bottom of Taiwan until it becomes Pingtung, or if in a car you can take National Freeway 3.
Looking for scooter rental in Pingtung? Click here or here to search for options.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  ​
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. ​
By Bus: You can book tickets to travel to Pingtung via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
By TRA Train: There are many TRA stations in Pingtung which makes this a convenient option. You can book tickets to Pingtung via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here, or book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here. 
By Plane: There are direct shuttle buses to Pintung from Kaohsing's Xiaogang (KHH) Airport. You can search for cheap flights in Taiwan here. 

Where to stay:
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
I have stayed at many hostels and hotels in Pingtung, and even almost bought a house here. Some places that I have stayed at and can recommend are Nanwan Kiki (book on Agoda here, Booking.com here), a B&B next to Nanwan Bay, Kenting's most popular Beach. There are also a few decent hotels near Kenting Street Night Market like Kenting Star Inn 888 (book on Agoda here, Klook here, or Booking.com here), or Kenting Dajianshan Hotel (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). You will notice that none of these hotels are five star resorts (I do not come to Kenting to waste my time at a resort, but you can still search Agoda, Booking.com, or Klook here for those) but they are in my opinion the above have the best value for the money. 

How to get around in Pingtung:
1. Rent a scooter - the best way to see Taiwan. Electric scooters that do not require a license are also readily available. For better range and speed, rent a gas scooter. You can search for scooter options here or here, and you can check out our scooter rental guide here. 
2. Rent a car - more expensive than a scooter but may be more suitable for a large family. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
3. Take the bus - cheap but slower than your own transportation, and it doesn't stop everywhere. You can book tickets to travel to Pingtung via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
4. Cycle - you can rent a bicycle or bring your own. This is a great way to enjoy the scenery at a slower pace. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 
5. Hire a taxi - more expensive than a rental car but perhaps more convenient. You can also search for a car charter service here or here. 

Tours and Activities in Pingtung:
There are many activities available in Pingtung, such as snorkeling, diving, SUPing, surfing, submarine riding, and river tracing. 
You can find more tours of Pingtung on Klook here or KKday here. 
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Map:

See below for a map of places we will cover in this blog:

Yunlin is a rural county in western Taiwan that for many expats is simply a large landmass on their way to another destination. However, there are many worthwhile places to visit here, such as interesting historical sites, natural beauty, and rich culture worth exploring. 
Below I will list some of the best places in Yunlin that I have visited. I will be sure to update this blog as I visit more places later. 

Before Han Chinese settlement, Yunlin was inhabited by native peoples. During the Dutch era in Taiwan in the 1600s, Chinese farmers first began to move here. One notable Chinese pioneer was Yan Siqi (also known as Pedro Chino, or the Pioneer King of Taiwan). He created a settlement in Ponkan (modern day Beigang, Yunlin) and recruited over 3000 farmers from Fujian and nearby regions in China to come farm in Taiwan. He also had 13 ships and a merchant trade and formed an alliance with the local indigenous population. 
Dutch and Chinese farmers introduced mango, sweet potato, pineapple, and many other crops to Taiwan at this time.
During the Qing Dynasty, Yunlin became its own county under governor Liu Mingchuan. The most economically important town, Douliu, continued to be the center of commerce in the Japanese era, and the area was combined with Tainan County.
In 1950 Yunlin became its own county again, and Douliu was upgraded to a city. Douliu is unique because it is the largest city in Yunlin, but is not named after Yunlin County like all the other largest cities in each county (there is no Yunlin City).
Currently, Yunlin's economy is mainly composed of agriculture and fishing. 
The population of Yunlin County is about 650,000 and continues to drop every year due to emigration, with young people moving to bigger cities for work opportunities. In addition, the area is underdeveloped compared with other places in Taiwan. ​

As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Yunlin by taking the train, inter-city bus, or local bus (there is no MRT in Yunlin). Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county. ​

Looking for scooter rental in Yunlin? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. ​

If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. ​

​You can book tickets to travel to Yunlin via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Yunlin via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.

Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. ​

• There is no need to tip in Taiwan. It is not part of the culture here.
• Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar, and many transactions such as for street food still require cash. For more information, check out our guide to the New Taiwan Dollar here. 
• Get yourself a SIM card or portable WiFi such as from Klook here or KKday here so you can stay connected and don't get lost in the city.
• Get travel insurance in case of unforeseen events. You can compare prices on Insubuy here. 
• The electrical voltage is 110V.
• Get yourself an Easy Card, so you can travel easily on the MRT, Train, HSR, Youbike, and even shop at convenience stores. You can also book a Taiwan travel pass on Klook here. 
• For more travel tips, check out our foreigner survival guide here. 

In my opinion, the best weather in Yunlin is from October - March, when the temperatures stay around 26 degrees Celsius and there is not as much rain.
Summers are also nice, with the most sunny weather, but also hot and rainy. 
Winters can be cold and windy but usually dry. 
Overall, there is no wrong answer as to what time of year you should visit Yunlin. You will have a great time here at any time of year. ​

We have stayed at and recommend Ai Ni Ya Hotel, with great quality and service right in downtown Beigang (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here).
We also recommend the Grand Earl Hotel, a high class hotel in central Douliu (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Tours and activities in Yunlin include Janfusun Fancy World Amusement Park, Kite Surfing, Tree Climbing , Chaoyang Green Energy Farm, Sam Siu Garden, Pink Castle Park, Gukeng Green Tunnel, Caoling Highway, and more. 
You can find more tours of Yunlin on Klook here or KKday here. ​

You can see a map of all the places that we will visit in this blog below:

Tamsui District of New Taipei is famous for its delicious food and historical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular and well known areas in all of Taiwan. Some local delicacies here include A-gei, iron eggs, fried squid, and other seafood. Historical places near here include Fort San Domingo, Hobe Fort, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Old Street, and the Shihsanhang archaeological site. There is plenty here to see and do for almost every kind of traveler. ​

Historical Background of Tamsui:
Tamsui Harbor was opened in 1860 during the Qing Dynasty as part of the Treaty of Tientsin which ended the Second Opium War. It was one of only eight ports in the entire Qing empire that was open to trade with the West. As a result, it became a focal point for trade in Taiwan. It was also the western terminus of the Danlan Old Trail, which was a network of roads and trails that sent tea and other goods from Yilan to Tamsui. It remained an important port until it started to silt in during the 1900s, and after the construction of Keelung Harbor. 
There are also a number of important historical buildings in Tamsui such as Fort San Domingo, Hobe Fort, and others. 
Recently there have been projects from the local government to improve tourism, such as widening roads and making a riverside walkway. 
With the completion of the Red Line MRT with its terminus in 1997 right at the edge of Tamsui Old Street, Tamsui became an extremely popular destination for residents in greater Taipei and remains to be so today. 

When should you visit Tamsui?
In my opinion, the best weather in Tamsui is from March-May, and October - November, when the temperatures stay around 26 degrees Celsius and there is not as much rain.
Summers are also nice, with the most sunny weather, but also hot and rainy. 
Winters can be cold (but not below freezing) and usually wet. 
Overall, there is no wrong answer as to what time of year you should visit Tamsui. You will have a great time here at any time of year. 

Hotels in Tamsui:
We have stayed at and recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, Klook here, Trip.com, Kayak here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have also stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, Trip.com here, or Kayak here).
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Tours:
You can book a tour of Tamsui on KKday here, or Klook here.
You can book a tour of Taiwan's North Coast on KKday here or Klook here.

Activities:
There are many activities available around Tamsui such as SUPing, Sand Bar Digging, Lover's Tower, Sailing, Yachting, Horseback Riding, Happy Island Parent Child Gymnasium, and more on KKday here or Klook here.

How to get around in Tamsui:
Taipei's transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around in Taipei below:
By MRT/Danhai Light Rail: (Mass Rapid Transit, Metro train, subway) – Easily gets you around Taimsui. New stations will be added to the Danhai Rail line soon.  You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from KKday here or Klook here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on KKday here or Klook here. 
By Bus: Buses can be tricky. Long-range buses such as Ubus and King Bus are easier to understand and cheaper than the local train. They can take you to the city center of every city throughout Taiwan and to remote tourist destinations. A long-range bus from Taipei to Kaohsiung is about 500 NT. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Kkday here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. 
By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD. You can also get a private charted car on KKday here or Klook here. 
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search KKday here or Klook here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on KKday here or Klook here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. ​
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on KKday here or Klook here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Below we have created a list of what we think are the best places to see near Tamsui.

Map:
Please see a map below of the places we will visit in this blog:

Taiwan's northern coast is an amazing, beautiful area with unique geology and rocks, lots of sandy beaches, amazing mountain views and hikes, old streets, night markets, historical sites, and much more to discover. Don't not come here.

Brief Historical Background:
The sandstone that forms Northern Taiwan was created between 10 and 20 million years ago and was pushed out of the sea along with northern Taiwan thousands of years ago. 
Sediment under the ocean millions of years ago was uplifted thanks to the collision of the Eurasian and Philipine plates. The rocks have then been slowly eroded away by wind and water, creating odd shapes that you see today. You can see similar formations at Yehliu Geopark. 

What is now Keelung and Taipei  was once part of Basay aborigine lands. The area around Yilan was inhabited by the Ketagalan Aboriginal tribe, whose language is now extinct. The name Yilan comes from this language. 
Chinese settlers from Fujian began living in the Taipei Basin during the Dutch rule in the 1600s.
Keelung was first settled by the Spanish in 1626, as their first settlement in what became their rule of northern Taiwan until they were defeated by the Dutch and left Taiwan in 1642. The Qing Dynasty then ruled western Taiwan starting from the late 1600s.  The capital of Taiwan was moved to Tainan. 
In 1891, the first train connecting Keelung and Taipei was completed. During this time, the Qing Dynasty built many forts near Keelung in response to the Opium Wars and the Sino-French War. 
During the Japanese Era, the capital of Taiwan was moved to Taipei and a round-island railway was completed.
Currently a High-Speed Rail extension is planned for Yilan, and is expected to be completed by 2036.
The northern coast of Taiwan is a popular weekend destination for the nearly 8 million people who live in the greater Taipei area. 

Basic Taiwan Travel Tips:

• There is no need to tip in Taiwan. It is not part of the culture here.
• Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar, and many transactions such as for street food still require cash. For more information, check out our guide to the New Taiwan Dollar here. 
• Get yourself a SIM card or portable WiFi such as from Gigago here so you can stay connected and don't get lost in the city.
• If you are from a country that does not have a 90-day visa-free program with Taiwan, consider getting your visa sorted with Ivisa.com. You can also check out our immigration FAQ here. 
• Get travel insurance in case of unforeseen events. You can compare prices on Insubuy here. 
• The electrical voltage is 110V.
• Get yourself an Easy Card, so you can travel easily on the MRT, Train, HSR, Youbike, and even shop at convenience stores. You can also book a Taiwan travel pass on Klook here. 
• For more travel tips, check out our foreigner survival guide here. 

When should you go to Taiwan's Northern Coast?
In my opinion, the best weather in Taipei is from March-May, and October - November, when the temperatures stay around 26 degrees Celsius and there is not as much rain.
Summers are also nice, with the most sunny weather, but also hot and rainy. 
Winters can be cold (but not below freezing) and usually wet. 
Overall, there is no wrong answer as to what time of year you should visit Taipei. You will have a great time here at any time of year. 

Hotels on Taiwan's Northern Coast:
We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have stayed at and recommend ​Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. ​You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here.  You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here. 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Tours of Taiwan's Northern Coast:
There are many tour itineraries that you can enjoy along Taiwan's Northern Coast that will take you to multiple destinations and arrange transportation. For more information, you can check out Tripadvisor here, KKday here, or Klook here, which are both great tour websites that can connect you with the right tour and tour guide for you. 
Here are some of the most popular tours of Taipei on Tripadvisor:

1. Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
2. Jiufen Village and Northeast Coast Tour from Taipei
3. Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup
4. Half-Day Muslim Friendly Tour in Taipei City
5. Private Taipei Tour for Families

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You can book a customized tour of Taiwan's North Coast on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here.

Attractions along Taiwan's Northern Coast:
There are many attractions that you can enjoy along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Yehliu Ocean World, Yehliu Geopark, National Museum of Marine Science and Biology, Heping Island Park, Ju Ming Museum,  New Taipei Gold Museum, Futian Leisure Farm,  Fort San Domingo, 13 Levels Archaeology Museum, Bat Cave,  Candlestick Islet, 

Activities along Taiwan's Northern Coast:
Don't forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Archery, Tree Climbing, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Shen'ao Rail Bike, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 
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How to get there:
The only way to get to Taiwan is via airplane. Planes leave daily from Taipei's Songshan and Toayuan Airport. 
Taoyuan Airport: Taoyuan is Taiwan's largest airport and typically has cheaper flights and more flight times to choose from. It's about an hour's journey from Taoyuan Airport to the center of Taipei. You can travel via MRT, HSR, bus, or taxi to get to Taipei. 
You can get 30% off the Taoyuan Airport VIP lounge on KKday here. 
Songshan Airport: Songshan is a small airport in Taipei's city center, and can be a convenient option for people traveling within Asia. The airport is right on the Taipei MRT brown line. 
You can book cheap flights to Taiwan on KKday here, Trip.com here, CheapO Air here, or Kiwi here.

How to get around Taiwan's Northern Coast:
Northern Taiwan's transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around along Taiwan's Northern Coast below:
By Train: Gets you to Keelung, Fulong, and Yilan along the north and east parts of the North Coast. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By MRT: (Mass Rapid Transit, Metro train, subway) – Easily gets you around Taipei and Tamsui. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Bus: Buses run along the entire northeast coast, but they may be slow and there may not be many busses during weekdays. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Klook here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. 
By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD. You can search for private chartered cars on KKDay here. 
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. ​
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. ​

Here is a map of the locations we will cover in this blog:

Whether you are coming to Taiwan for three days or for three years, it can be hard getting used to a new country, and new culture, and a new way of living. To help you out, we have prepared this guide to help you survive and thrive in this amazing country.
Planning your trip to Taiwan?
Here are some top travel tips for you:

• Best time to visit: Spring and Autumn when it is not too hot or cold and less rainy
• How to get there: Plane tickets via Trip.com
• Best places to stay can be found on Agoda
• Book tours and activities in Taiwan on Klook
• Stay connected with a local SIM
• Rent a car to explore distant sights

Table of Contents

• Basic Taiwan Travel Tips:
• Hotels in Taiwan:
• Tours in Taiwan:
• ​How to get around in Taiwan:
• Basic Living Tips:
  • Q: ​What is the power voltage used in Taiwan?
  • Q: Where is the best place to exchange currency in Taiwan?
  • Q: Do Taiwanese people use credit cards or an electronic wallet?
  • Q: Can I get a SIM card in Taiwan?
  • Q: Is the internet censored in Taiwan?
  • Q: What Apps should I download that are helpful in Taiwan?
  • Q: Do most Taiwanese people speak English?
  • Q: Is Taiwan safe?
  • Q: Do I need to tip in Taiwan?
  • Q: Are there special prices for foreigners in Taiwan?
  • Q: Is it easy to get ripped off as a foreigner in Taiwan?
  • Q: Are Taiwanese people nice to foreigners?
  • Q: What cultural considerations or taboos are there in Taiwan?
  • Q: Is Taiwan a poor third-world country?
  • Q: What system of measurement does Taiwan use?
  • Q: Is Taiwan child/wheelchair friendly?
  • Q: Are there plenty of public restrooms in Taiwan?
  • Q: Are there public water fountains in Taiwan?
  • Q: Are there plenty of trash bins around Taiwan?
  • Q: What is the weather like in Taiwan?
  • Q: What should I wear in Taiwan?
    • Winter:
    • Spring:
    • Summer:
    • Fall:
  • Q: Is Taiwan part of China?
  • Q: Is Taiwan a free country?
  • Q: Does Taiwan have good medical care?
  • Q: What is the ultimate survival outpost in Taiwan?
• Transportation:
  • Q: What side of the road does Taiwan drive on?
  • Q: What is the best way to get around Taiwan?
  • Q: What public transportation options are there in Taiwan?
  •  Q: What is the best way to get around by yourself in Taiwan?
  • Q: What are other forms of transportation in Taiwan?
  • Q: How expensive are taxis in Taiwan?
  •  Q: Where can I rent a scooter or car?
  • ​Q: Do I need an international license to rent a car or scooter?
  • Q: How much does it cost to rent a scooter or car in Taiwan?
• ​Tourist Attractions:
  • Q: What are the top tourist attractions around Taipei?
    • 1-day tour:
    • 3-day tour:
  • Q: What are the top tourist attractions in Taiwan?
  • Q: What is the best tour company for foreigners in Taiwan?
  • Q: What is the best site to book hotels in Taiwan?
• ​​Food and Restaurants:
  • Q: What kind of food do Taiwanese people eat?
  • Q: What is the typical price of a meal in Taiwan?
  • Q: Where can I buy groceries in Taiwan?
  • Q: What foreign restaurant chains are there in Taiwan?
  • ​Q: What are the best restaurant Guides for Taipei?
• ​Living in Taiwan long-term:
  • Q: Do I need to know Chinese to live in Taiwan?
  • Q: How do I find work in Taiwan?
  • Q: How hard is it to get a visa in Taiwan?
  • Q: What is the work culture like in Taiwan?
  • Q: How is healthcare in Taiwan?
  • Q: How do I find an apartment to rent in Taiwan?
  • Q: Can foreigners buy property or real estate in Taiwan?
  • Q: What is it like to buy a house in Taiwan?
  • Q: What is it like to study or attend university in Taiwan?
  • Q: What is banking like in Taiwan?
  • Q: How do I start a business in Taiwan?
  • Q: Can I get married in Taiwan?
  • Q: What are Taiwanese schools like?
  • Q: How much are Taiwan's taxes?
• ​Attractions in Taiwan:
• Activities in Taiwan:

 
 Basic Taiwan Travel Tips:

• There is no need to tip in Taiwan. It is not part of the culture here.
• Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar, and many transactions, such as for street food, still require cash. For more information, check out our guide to the New Taiwan Dollar here. 
• Get yourself a SIM card or portable WiFi, such as from Klook here, so you can stay connected and don’t get lost in the city.
• If you are from a country that does not have a 90-day visa-free program with Taiwan, consider getting your visa sorted with Ivisa.com. You can also check out our immigration FAQ here. 
• Get travel insurance in case of unforeseen events. You can compare prices on Insubuy here. 
• The electrical voltage is 110V.
• Get yourself an Easy Card, so you can travel easily on the MRT, Train, HSR, Youbike, and even shop at convenience stores. You can also book a Taiwan travel pass on Klook here. 
• For more travel tips, check out our foreigner survival guide here.

Hotels in Taiwan:Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
Tours in Taiwan:There are many tour itineraries that you can enjoy in Taipei that will take you to multiple destinations and arrange transportation. For more information, you can check out Tripadvisor here, KKday here, or Klook here, which are both great tour websites that can connect you with the right tour and tour guide for you. 
Here are some of the most popular tours of Taiwan on TripAdvisor:

1. Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei
2. The 10 Tastings of Taipei With Locals: Private Street Food Tour
3. Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup
4. Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour
5. Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
6. Half-Day Muslim Friendly Tour in Taipei City
7. Private Taipei Tour for Families

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How to get around in Taiwan:Taiwan’s transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around in Taipei, below:
By Train: It gets you to the city center of all major cities in Taiwan. It is about 800NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. Roughly half the price of the HSR. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By HSR: (High-Speed Rail) – Gets you quickly from north to south. Besides Taipei and Kaohsiung, most of the stations are far from city centers. It costs about 1500NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. You can book tickets to the high-speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here.  
By MRT: (Mass Rapid Transit, Metro train, subway) – Easily gets you around Taipei and Kaohsiung. You can purchase a discount EasyCard to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Bus: Buses can be tricky. Long-range buses such as Ubus and King Bus are easier to understand and cheaper than the local train. They can take you to the city center of every city throughout Taiwan and to remote tourist destinations such as Sun Moon Lake. A long-range bus from Taipei to Kaohsiung is about 500 NT. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Klook here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. 
By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD.
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. ​
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. ​

Taiwan has over 300 species of butterflies, including over 50 endemic butterfly species. There are also annual butterfly migrations for many species on the island. With so many butterflies everywhere, butterflying (butterfly spotting) has become a major pastime for people on the island.

In this blog, we will provide a basic overview of butterfly watching in Taiwan, what to expect, and a full list of butterfly species in Taiwan.
Planning your trip to Taiwan?
​
Here are some top travel tips for you:

• Best time to visit: Spring and Autumn when it is not too hot or cold and less rainy
• How to get there: Plane tickets via Trip.com
• Best places to stay can be found on Agoda
• Book tours and activities in Taiwan on Klook
• Stay connected with a local SIM
• Rent a car to explore distant sights

Table of Contents
Table of Contents

• Basic Taiwan Butterfly Spotting Tips
• When are the major Butterfly Migrations in Taiwan?
• Where are the best places to spot butterflies in Taiwan?
• My Experience Spotting Butterflies in Taiwan
  • List of Butterflies that I have personally spotted
• Full List of Taiwan Butterflies:
  • Angled Castor 波蛺蝶 (bō jiá dié) Ariadne ariadne pallidior
  • Angled Flat 尖翅星弄蝶 (jiān chì xīng nòng dié) Celaenorrhinus pulomaya formosanus
  • Angled Red Forester 曲紋黛眼蝶 (qǔ wén dài yǎn dié) Lethe chandica ratnacri
  • Asian wood satyr 古眼蝶 (gǔ yǎn dié) Palaeonympha opalina macrophthalmia
  • Australian Lurcher 黃帶隱蛺蝶 (huáng dài yǐn jiá dié) Yoma sabina podium tsukada
  • Bamboo Treebrown 長紋黛眼蝶 (cháng wén dài yǎn dié) Zophoessa europa pavida
  • Banana Skipper 蕉弄蝶 (jiāo nòng dié) Erionota torus
  • Banded Awl 圓翅絨弄蝶 (yuán chì róng nòng dié) Hasora taminatus vairacana
  • Bevan's Swift 假禾弄蝶 (jiǎ hé nòng dié) Parnara bevani
  • Blacktip Swordtail 黑尾劍鳳蝶 (hēi wěi jiàn fèng dié) Graphium mullah chungianus
  • Blue Admiral 琉璃蛺蝶 (liú lí jiá dié) Kaniska canace drilon
  • Blue Pansy 青眼蛺蝶 (qīng yǎn jiá dié) Junonia orithya orithya
  • Blue Tiger 淡紋青斑蝶 (dàn wén qīng bān dié) Tirumala limniace limniace
  • Blue-branded king crow 圓翅紫斑蝶 (yuán chì zǐ bān dié) Euploea eunice hobsoni
  • Bremer's Labyrinth 巴氏蔭眼蝶 (bā shì yìn yǎn dié) Neope bremeri taiwana
  • Broad Banded Sailor 眉紋環蛺蝶 (méi wén huán jiá dié) Neptis sankara shirakaiana
  • Broadwing Jezebel 條斑粉蝶 (tiáo bān fěn dié) Delias lativa formosana
  • Brown Awl 長翅弄蝶 (cháng chì nòng dié) Budamia exclamationis
  • Buddhist Darter 菩提赭弄蝶 (pú tí zhě nòng dié) Ochlodes bouddha yuchingkinus
  • Bush Hopper 小黃星弄蝶 (xiǎo huáng xīng nòng dié) Ampittia dioscorides
  • Butler's Treebrown 巴氏黛眼蝶 (bā shì dài yǎn dié) Lethe butleri periscelis
  • Ceylon Blue Glassy Tiger 旖斑蝶 (yǐ bān dié) Ideopsis similis
  • Chequered Flat 白弄蝶 (bái nòng dié) Abraximorpha davidii ermasis
  • Chestnut Tiger 大絹紋斑蝶 (dà juàn wén bān dié) Parantica sita niphonica
  • China Flat 玉帶白裙弄蝶 (yù dài bái qún nòng dié) Tagiades tethys moori
  • China Nawab 小雙尾蛺蝶 (xiǎo shuāng wěi jiá dié) Polyura narcaeda meghaduta
  • Chinese Bushbrown 稻眉眼蝶 (dào méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis gotana nanda
  • Chinese Dart 黃斑弄蝶 (huáng bān nòng dié) Potanthus confucius angustatus
  • Chinese Labyrinth 白斑蔭眼蝶 (bái bān yìn yǎn dié) Neope armandii lacticolora
  • Chinese Peacock 翠鳳蝶 (cuì fèng dié) Papilio bianor thrasymedes
  • Chinese Sergent 幻紫帶蛺蝶 (huàn zǐ dài jiá dié) Athyma fortuna kodahirai
  • Chinese Windmill 麝鳳蝶 (shè fèng dié) Byasa confusus mansonensis
  • Chinese Yellow Swallowtail 柑橘鳳蝶 (gān jú fèng dié) Papilio machaon
  • Chocolate Albatross 異色尖粉蝶 (yì sè jiān fěn dié) Appias lyncia eleonora
  • Chocolate Pansy 黯眼蛺蝶 (àn yǎn jiá dié) Junonia iphita iphita
  • Christoph's Treebrown 柯氏黛眼蝶 (kē shì dài yǎn dié) Lethe christophi hanako
  • Colon Swift 台灣暗弄蝶 (tái wān àn nòng dié) Caltoris ranrunna
  • Comma 突尾鉤蛺蝶 (tū wěi gōu jiá dié) Polygonia c-album asakurai nakahara
  • Common Albatross 尖粉蝶 (jiān fěn dié) Appias albina semperi
  • Common Awl 鐵色絨弄蝶 (tiě sè róng nòng dié) Hasora badra badra
  • Common Bluebottle 青鳳蝶 (qīng fèng dié) Graphium sarpedon connectens
  • Common Bushbrown 曲斑眉眼蝶 (qǔ bān méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis perseus blasius
  • Common Duffer 方環蝶 (fāng huán dié) Discophora sondaica tulliana
  • Common Evening Brown 暮樣蝶 (mù yàng dié) Melanitis leda leda
  • Common Five-ring 小波眼蝶 (xiǎo bō yǎn dié) Ypthima baldus zodina
  • Common Glider / Common Hill Sailor 小環蛺蝶 (xiǎo huán jiá dié) Neptis sappho formosana
  • Common Grass Yellow 黃蝶 (huáng dié) Eurema hecabe hecabe
  • Common Gull 黑脈粉蝶 (hēi mài fěn dié) Cepora nerissa cibyra
  • Common Indian crow 幻紫斑蝶 (huàn zǐ bān dié) Euploea core amymone
  • Common Jay 木蘭青鳳蝶 (mù lán qīng fèng dié) Graphium doson postianus
  • Common Jester 花豹盛蛺蝶 (huā bào shèng jiá dié) Symbrenthia hypselis scatinia
  • Taiwan Common Jester 散紋盛蛺蝶 (sàn wén shèng jiá dié) Symbrenthia lilaea formosanus
  • Common Lascar 金環蛺蝶 (jīn huán jiá dié) Pantoporia hordonia rihodona
  • Common Leapard 紅擬豹斑蝶 (hóng nǐ bào bān dié) Phalanta phalanta phalanta
  • Common Mapwing 網絲蛺蝶 (wǎng sī jiá dié) Cyretis thyodamas formosana
  • Common Mime 大斑鳳蝶 (dà bān fèng dié) Papilio clytia
  • Common Mormon 玉帶鳳蝶 (yù dài fèng dié) Papilio polytes polytes
  • Common Palmfly 藍紋鋸眼蝶 (lán wén jù yǎn dié) Elymnias hypermnestra hainana
  • Common Raven 無尾白紋鳳蝶 (wú wěi bái wén fèng dié) Papilio castor formosanus
  • Common Rose 紅珠鳳蝶 (hóng zhū fèng dié) Pachliopta aristolochiae inerpositus
  • Common Sailor 豆環蛺蝶 (dòu huán jiá dié) Neptis hylas luculenta
  • Common Sergent 玄珠帶蛺蝶 (xuán zhū dài jiá dié) Athyma perius perius
  • Common Straight Swift 稻弄蝶 (dào nòng dié) Parnara guttata
  • Common Tiger 虎斑蝶 (hǔ bān dié) Danaus genutia
  • Common Treebrown 波紋黛眼蝶 (bō wén dài yǎn dié) Lethe rohria daemoniaca
  • Common Windmill 多姿麝鳳蝶 (duō zī shè fèng dié) Byasa polyeuctes termessus
  • Conjoined Swift 巨褐弄蝶 (jù hè nòng dié) Pelopidas conjuncta
  • Conjuncta Five-ring 白漪眼蝶 (bái yī yǎn dié) Ypthima conjuncta yamanakai
  • Constable 流星蛺蝶 (liú xīng jiá dié) Dichorragia nesimachus formosanus
  • Contiguous Swift 黃紋孔弄蝶 (huáng wén kǒng nòng dié) Polytremis lubricans kuyaniana
  • Danaid Egg-fly 雌擬幻蛺蝶 (cí nǐ huàn jiá dié) Hypolimnas misippus misippus
  • Danaus 斑蝶屬 (bān dié shǔ) Type of species
  • Dark Blue Tiger 小淡紋青斑蝶 (xiǎo dàn wén qīng bān dié) Tirumala septentrionis
  • Dark Evening Brown 森林暮樣蝶 (sēn lín mù yàng dié) Melanitis phedima polishana
  • Dark Jezebel 黃裙艷粉蝶 (huáng qún yàn fěn dié) Delias berinda wilemani
  • Dark Palm Dart 寬邊橙斑弄蝶 (kuān biān chéng bān nòng dié) Telicota ohara formosana
  • Dark-brand Bushbrown 小眉眼蝶 (xiǎo méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis mineus mineus
  • Double-branded Blue Crow 雙標紫斑蝶 (shuāng biāo zǐ bān dié) Euploea sylvester swinhoei
  • Dwarf Crow 小紫斑蝶 (xiǎo zǐ bān dié) Euploea tulliolus koxinga
  • Eastern Courtier 燦蛺蝶 (càn jiá dié) Sephisa chandra androdamas
  • Eastern Orange Clouded Yellow 紋黃蝶 (wén huáng dié) Colias erate formosana
  • Empress 大紫蛺蝶 (dà zǐ jiá dié) Sasakia charonda formosana
  • Esaki's Three-ring 江崎波眼蝶 (jiāng qí bō yǎn dié) Ypthima esakii
  • Europlea 紫斑蝶 (zǐ bān dié) type
  • Evan's Snow Flat 白裙弄蝶 (bái qún nòng dié) Tagiades cohaerens
  • Extra-spot Swift 變紋暗弄蝶 (biàn wén àn nòng dié) Caltoris bromus yanuca
  • False Long-streak Sailor 鑲紋環蛺蝶 (xiāng wén huán jiá dié) Neptis philyroides sonani
  • Fine-banded Three-ring 密紋波眼蝶 (mì wén bō yǎn dié) Ypthima multistriata
  • Five-dot Sergent 殘眉線蛺蝶 (cán méi xiàn jiá dié) Limenitis sulpitia tricula
  • Forest Glider 深山環蛺蝶 (shēn shān huán jiá dié) Neptis sylvana esakii
  • Formosan Courtier 台灣燦蛺蝶 (tái wān càn jiá dié) Sephisa daimio
  • Formosan Dart 淡黃斑弄蝶 (dàn huáng bān nòng dié) Potanthus pava
  • Formosan Duke 台灣翠蛺蝶 (tái wān cuì jiá dié) Euthalia formosana
  • Formosan Emporer 金鎧蛺蝶 (jīn kǎi jiá dié) Chitoria chrysolora
  • Formosan Five-ring 寶島眼蝶 (bǎo dǎo yǎn dié) Ypthima formosana
  • Formosan Flat 台灣瑟弄蝶 (tái wān sè nòng dié) Seseria formosana
  • Formosan Glider 無邊環蛺蝶 (wú biān huán jiá dié) Neptis reducta
  • Formosan Kaiser 台灣斑眼蝶 (tái wān bān yǎn dié) Penthema formosanum
  • Formosan Large White Flat 台灣颯弄蝶 (tái wān sà nòng dié) Satarupa formosibia
  • Formosan Lilacfork 玉山幽眼蝶 (yù shān yōu yǎn dié) Zophoessa niitakana
  • Formosan Orange Brimstone 圓翅鈎粉蝶 (yuán chì gōu fěn dié) Gonepterx amintha formosana
  • Formosan Sailor 蓬萊環蛺蝶 (péng lái huán jiá dié) Neptis taiwana
  • Formosan Swift 禾弄蝶 (hé nòng dié) Parnara cinnara
  • Formosan Treebrown 台灣黛眼蝶 (tái wān dài yǎn dié) Lethe mataja
  • Fruhstorfer's Flat 小星弄蝶 (xiǎo xīng nòng dié) Celaenorrhinus ratna
  • Fulvous Pied Flat 黃襟弄蝶 (huáng jīn nòng dié) Pseudocoladenia dan sadakoe
  • Gamma Ace 昏列弄蝶 (hūn liè nòng dié) Halpe gamma
  • Glassy Bluebottle 寬帶青鳳蝶 (kuān dài qīng fèng dié) Graphium cloanthus kuge
  • Glassy Tiger 絹紋斑蝶 (juàn wén bān dié) Parantica aglea maghaba
  • Golden Birdwing 黃裳鳳蝶 (huáng cháng fèng dié) Troides aeacus kaguya
  • Golden-C Comma 突尾鉤蛺蝶 (tū wěi gōu jiá dié) c-album polygonia c-aurem lunulata
  • Grass Demon 薑弄蝶 (jiāng nòng dié) Udaspes folus
  • Great Black-veined White 流星絹粉蝶 (liú xīng juàn fěn dié) Aporia agathon moltrechti
  • Great Crow 大紫斑蝶 (dà zǐ bān dié) Euploea phaenareta juvia
  • Great Egg-fly 幻蛺蝶 (huàn jiá dié) Hypolimnas bolina kezia
  • Great Four-ring 巨波眼蝶 (jù bō yǎn dié) Ypthima praenubila kanonis
  • Great Mormon 大鳳蝶 (dà fèng dié) Papilio memmon heronus
  • Great Nawab 雙尾蛺蝶 (shuāng wěi jiá dié) Polyura eudamippus formosana
  • Great Orange Tip 橙端粉蝶 (chéng duān fěn dié) Hebomoia glaucippe formosana
  • Green Island Siam Tree Nymph 大白斑蝶屬 (dà bái bān dié shǔ) Idea leuconoe kwashotoensis
  • Greenish Palm Dart 竹橙斑弄蝶 (zhú chéng bān nòng dié) Telicota bambusae horisha
  • Grey Pansy 波紋眼蛺蝶 (bō wén yǎn jiá dié) Junonia atlites atlites
  • Helisone's Sailor 蓮花環蛺蝶 (lián huā huán jiá dié) Neptis hesione podarces
  • Hill Peacock 穹翠鳳蝶 (qióng cuì fèng dié) Papilio dialis tatsuta
  • Himalayan Sergent 流帶蛺蝶 (liú dài jiá dié) Athyma opalina hirayamai
  • Hoppo Peacock 雙環翠鳳蝶 (shuāng huán cuì fèng dié) Papilio hopponis
  • Idea 白斑蝶屬 (bái bān dié shǔ) Type
  • Ideopsis 旖斑蝶 (yǐ bān dié) Type
  • Ilos's Sailor 寄環蛺蝶 (jì huán jiá dié) Neptis ilos nirei
  • Indian Awlking 綠弄蝶 (lǜ nòng dié) Chaopes benjaminii formosanus
  • Indian Cabbage White 緣點白粉蝶 (yuán diǎn bái fěn dié) Pieris canidia
  • Indian Fritillary 斐胥、黑端豹紋蝶、端黑豹斑蝶 (fěi xū, hēi duān bào wén dié, duān hēi bào bān dié) Argyreus hyperbius
  • Indian Palm Bob 黑星弄蝶 (hēi xīng nòng dié) Suastus gremius
  • Indian Red Admiral 紅蛺蝶 (hóng jiá dié) Vanessa indica indica
  • Island Snow Flat 熱帶白裙弄蝶 (rè dài bái qún nòng dié) Tagiades trebellius martinus
  • Kiraizan Swift 奇萊禪弄蝶 (qí lái chán nòng dié) Zinaida kiraizana
  • Korosawa's Flat 黑澤星弄蝶 (hēi zé xīng nòng dié) Celaenorrhinus korosawai
  • Kosempo Duke 甲仙翠蛺蝶 (jiǎ xiān cuì jiá dié) Euthalia kosempona
  • Lanyu Peacock 翠鳳蝶蘭嶼亞種 (cuì fèng dié lán yǔ yà zhǒng) Papilio bianor kotoensis
  • Large Black-veined White 截脈絹粉蝶 (jié mài juàn fěn dié) Aporia gigantica cheni
  • Large Branded Swift 中華褐弄蝶 (zhōng huá hè nòng dié) Pelopidas sinensis
  • Large Faun 串珠環蝶 (chuàn zhū huán dié) Faunis eumeus eumeus
  • Large Formosan Dart 蓬萊黃斑弄蝶 (péng lái huáng bān nòng dié) Potanthus diffusus
  • Large Spotted Flat 大流星弄蝶 (dà liú xīng nòng dié) Celaenorrhinus maculosus taiwanus
  • Lemon Emigrant 遷粉蝶 (qiān fěn dié) Catopsilia pomona
  • Lemon Pansy 鱗紋眼蛺蝶 (lín wén yǎn jiá dié) Junonia lemonias aenaria
  • Lesser Albatross 黃尖粉蝶 (huáng jiān fěn dié) Appias paulina minato
  • Lesser Awl 南風絨弄蝶 (nán fēng róng nòng dié) Hasora mixta limatus
  • Lesser Gull 淡褐脈粉蝶 (dàn hè mài fěn dié) Cepora nadina eunama
  • Lesser Mime 黃星斑鳳蝶 (huáng xīng bān fèng dié) Papilio epycides melanoleucus
  • Libtheya 喙蝶屬 (huì dié shǔ)
  • Lilacine Bushbrown 眉眼蝶 (méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis francisca formasana
  • Lime Butterfly 花鳳蝶 (huā fèng dié) Papilio demoleus
  • Little Branded Swift 尖翅褐弄蝶 (jiān chì hè nòng dié) Pelopidas agana
  • Long-streak Sailor 槭環蛺蝶 (qià huán jiá dié) Neptis philyra splendens
  • Maga Bush Ace 黃點弄蝶 (huáng diǎn nòng dié) Onryza maga takeuchii
  • Majasra Large White Flat 小紋颯弄蝶 (xiǎo wén sà nòng dié) Satarupa majasra
  • Malapa Duke 馬拉巴翠蛺蝶 (mǎ lā bā cuì jiá dié) Euthalia malapana
  • Malayan Egg-fly 瑞紫幻蛺蝶 (ruì zǐ huàn jiá dié) Hypolimnas anomala anomala
  • Mandarin Grass Yellow 北黃蝶 (běi huáng dié) Eurema mandarina mandarina
  • Marbled Flat 雙帶弄蝶 (shuāng dài nòng dié) Labocla bifasciata kodairai
  • Megallan Birdwing 珠光裳鳳蝶 (zhū guāng cháng fèng dié) Troides magellanus sonani
  • Mo Tzu's Dart 墨子黃斑弄蝶 (mò zǐ huáng bān nòng dié) Potanthus motzui
  • Monarch 帝王斑蝶 (dì wáng bān dié) Danaus plexippus
  • Mottled Emigrant 細波遷粉蝶 (xì bō qiān fěn dié) Catopsilia pythranthe
  • Muirheadi's Labyrinth 褐翅蔭眼蝶 (hè chì yìn yǎn dié) Neope muirheadi nagasawae
  • Naga White 飛龍白粉蝶 (fēi lóng bái fěn dié) Talbotia naganum karumii
  • Nagasawa's Dryad 永澤蛇眼蝶 (yǒng zé shé yǎn dié) Minois nagasawae
  • Narrow-banded Duke 窄帶翠蛺蝶 (zhǎi dài cuì jiá dié) Euthalia insulae
  • Noyala's Sailor 流紋環蛺蝶 (liú wén huán jiá dié) Neptis noyola ikedai
  • Okura's Five-ring 大藏眼蝶 (dà cáng yǎn dié) Ypthima okurai
  • One-spot Grass Yellow 淡色黃蝶 (dàn sè huáng dié) Eurema andersoni godana
  • Orange Awlet 橙翅傘弄蝶 (chéng chì sǎn nòng dié) Burara jaina formosana
  • Orange Emigrant 黃裙遷粉蝶 (huáng qún qiān fěn dié) Catopsilia scylla cornelia
  • Orange Freak 絹蛺蝶 (juàn jiá dié) Calinaga buddha formosana
  • Orange Gull 黃裙脈粉蝶 (huáng qún mài fěn dié) Cepora iudith olga
  • Orange Oakleaf 古葉蝶 (gǔ yè dié) Kallima inachus formosana
  • Orange Staff Sergent 雙色帶蛺蝶 (shuāng sè dài jiá dié) Athyma cama zoroastes
  • Oriental Beak 東方喙蝶 (dōng fāng huì dié) Libtythea leptia formosana
  • Oriental Straight Swift 小稻弄蝶 (xiǎo dào nòng dié) Parnara bada
  • Painted Bushbrown 淺色眉眼蝶 (qiǎn sè méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis sangaica mara
  • Painted Jezebel 白艷粉蝶 (bái yàn fěn dié) Delias pasithoe curasena
  • Painted Lady 小紅蛺蝶 (xiǎo hóng jiá dié) Vanessa cardui cardui
  • Pale Palm Dart 熱帶橙斑弄蝶 (rè dài chéng bān nòng dié) Telicota colon hayashikeii
  • Paris Peacock 琉璃翠鳳蝶 (liú lí cuì fèng dié) Papilio paris nakaharai
  • Peacock Pansy 眼蛺蝶 (yǎn jiá dié) Junonia almana almana
  • Pink-spotted Windmill 長尾麝鳳蝶 (cháng wěi shè fèng dié) Byasa impediens febanus
  • Plain Albatross 雲紋尖粉蝶 (yún wén jiān fěn dié) Appias indra aristoxemus
  • Plain Tiger 金斑蝶 (jīn bān dié) Danaus chrysippus
  • Plessen's Emporer 普氏白蛺蝶 (pǔ shì bái jiá dié) Helcyra plesseni
  • Pryer's Glider 黑星環蛺蝶 (hēi xīng huán jiá dié) Neptis pryeri jucundita
  • Psyche 鐵粉蝶 (tiě fěn dié) Leptosia nina niobe
  • Puli Flat 埔里星弄蝶 (pǔ lǐ xīng nòng dié) Celaenorrhinus horishanus
  • Red Baron 紅玉翠蛺蝶 (hóng yù cuì jiá dié) Euthalia irrubescens fulguralis
  • Red Helen 白紋鳳蝶 (bái wén fèng dié) Papilio helenus fortunius
  • Red Ring Skirt 紅斑脈蛺蝶 (hóng bān mài jiá dié) Hestina assimilis formosana
  • Red-base Jezebel 艷粉蝶 (yàn fěn dié) Delias pasithoe curasena
  • Restricted Demon 袖弄蝶 (xiù nòng dié) Notocrypta curvifascia
  • Rustic 黃襟蛺蝶 (huáng jīn jiá dié) Cupha erymanthis erymanthis
  • Scalloped Grass Yellow 島嶼黃蝶 (dǎo yǔ huáng dié) Eurema alitha esakii
  • Scarce Lilacfork 大幽眼蝶 (dà yōu yǎn dié) Zophoessa dura neoclides
  • Scarce Woodbrown 圓翅幽眼蝶 (yuán chì yōu yǎn dié) Zophoessa siderea kanoi
  • Scrub Hopper 弧弄蝶 (hú nòng dié) Aeromachus inachus formosana
  • Sergent-Major 瑙蛺蝶 (nǎo jiá dié) Abrota ganga formosana
  • Shepherd's Fritillary 珀豹蛺蝶 (pò bào jiá dié) Boloria pales yangi
  • Shiny Spotted Bob 白斑弄蝶 (bái bān nòng dié) Isotein lamprospilus formosanus
  • Siam Tree Nymph 大白斑蝶 (dà bái bān dié) Idea leuconoe clara
  • Sikkim Sergent 寬帶蛺蝶 (kuān dài jiá dié) Athyma jina sauteri
  • Silver-washed Fritillary 綠斑豹蝶 (lǜ bān bào dié) Argynnis paphia formosicola matsumura
  • Similar Awlking 褐翅綠弄蝶 (hè chì lǜ nòng dié) Chaopes xanthopogon chrysopterus
  • Sixbar Swordtail 劍鳳蝶 (jiàn fèng dié) Graphium eurous asakurae
  • Slate Awl 無尾絨弄蝶 (wú wěi róng nòng dié) Hasora anora taiwana
  • Small Branded Swift 褐弄蝶 (hè nòng dié) Pelopidas mathias
  • Small Cabbage White 白粉蝶 (bái fěn dié) Pieris rapae crucivora
  • Small Grass Yellow 星黃蝶 (xīng huáng dié) Eurema brigitta hainana
  • Small Three-ring 罕波眼蝶 (hǎn bō yǎn dié) Ypthima borma posticalis
  • South China Bushbrown 切翅眉眼蝶 (qiē chì méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis francisca formasana
  • Southern Black-veined White 白絹粉蝶 (bái juàn fěn dié) Aporia genestieri insularis
  • Spangle 黑鳳蝶 (hēi fèng dié) Papilio protenor protenor
  • Spotless Grass Yellow 角翅黃蝶 (jiǎo chì huáng dié) Eurema laeta punctissima
  • Spotted Bush Hopper 黃星弄蝶 (huáng xīng nòng dié) Ampittia virgata myakei
  • Spotted Demon 連紋袖弄蝶 (lián wén xiù nòng dié) Notocrypta feisthamelii arisana
  • Spotted Sawteeth 鋸粉蝶 (jù fěn dié) Prioneris thestylis formosana
  • Staff Sergent 異紋帶蛺蝶 (yì wén dài jiá dié) Athyma selenophora laela
  • Step-banded Forester 深山黛眼蝶 (shēn shān dài yǎn dié) Lethe insana formosana
  • Straight-branded Treebrown 玉帶黛眼蝶 (yù dài dài yǎn dié) Lethe verma cintamani
  • Striated Albatross 鑲邊尖粉蝶 (xiāng biān jiān fěn dié) Appias olferna peducaea
  • Striped Blue Crow 異紋紫斑蝶 (yì wén zǐ bān dié) Euploea mulciber barsine
  • Studded Sergent 白圈帶蛺蝶 (bái quān dài jiá dié) Athyma asura baelia
  • Sullied Brown Glider 細帶環蛺蝶 (xì dài huán jiá dié) Neptis nata lutatia
  • Sullied Glider / Cream-spotted Sailor 短線環蛺蝶 (duǎn xiàn huán jiá dié) Neptis soma tayalina
  • Superb Emporer 白蛺蝶 (bái jiá dié) Helcyra superba takamukui
  • Swinhoe's Tiger 斯氏絹斑蝶 (sī shì juàn bān dié) Parantica swinhoei
  • Tailed Jay 翠斑青鳳蝶 (cuì bān qīng fèng dié) Graphium agamemnon agamemnon
  • Taiwan Ace 台灣脈弄蝶 (tái wān mài nòng dié) Praethoressa horishana
  • Taiwan Brimstone 台灣鈎粉蝶 (tái wān gōu fěn dié) Gonepterx taiwana
  • Taiwan Broad-tailed Swallowtail 台灣寬尾鳳蝶 (tái wān kuān wěi fèng dié) Papilio maraho
  • Taiwan Darter 台灣赭弄蝶 (tái wān zhě nòng dié) Ochlodes niitakanus
  • Taiwan Five-ring 狹翅波眼蝶 (xiá chì bō yǎn dié) Ypthima augustipennis
  • Taiwan Peacock 台灣琉璃翠鳳蝶 (tái wān liú lí cuì fèng dié) Papilio hermosanus
  • Taiwan Redbreast 台灣鳳蝶 (tái wān fèng dié) Papilio thaiwanus
  • Taiwan Scrub Hopper 萬大弧弄蝶 (wàn dà hú nòng dié) Aeromachus bandaishanus
  • Taiwan Spotted Pied Flat 台灣窗弄蝶 (tái wān chuāng nòng dié) Coladenia pinsbukana
  • Taiwan Spotted Pied Flat 台灣窗弄蝶 (tái wān chuāng nòng dié) Coladenia pinsbukana
  • Tappan Four-ring 達邦波眼蝶 (dá bāng bō yǎn dié) Ypthima tappana
  • Tawny Emporer 武鎧蛺蝶 (wǔ kǎi jiá dié) Chitoria ulupi arakii
  • Tawny Mime 斑鳳蝶 (bān fèng dié) Papilio agestor matsumurae
  • Three-spot Grass Yellow 亮色黃蝶 (liàng sè huáng dié) Eurema blanda arsakia
  • Tirumala 青斑蝶屬 (qīng bān dié shǔ)
  • Tytler's Treebrown 孿斑黛眼蝶 (luán bān dài yǎn dié) Lethe gemina zaitha
  • Veined Labyrinth 黃斑蔭眼蝶 (huáng bān yìn yǎn dié) Neope pulaha didia
  • Vietnamese Junglequeen 箭環蝶 (jiàn huán dié) Stichophthalma howqua formosana
  • Wang's Three-ring 王氏波眼蝶 (wáng shì bō yǎn dié) Ypthima wangi
  • Wenlung's Three-ring 文龍波眼蝶 (wén lóng bō yǎn dié) Ypthima wenlungi
  • White Commodore 紫俳蛺蝶 (zǐ pái jiá dié) Parasarpa dudu jinamitra
  • White-banded Awl 尖翅絨弄蝶 (jiān chì róng nòng dié) Hasora chromus chromus
  • White-banded Leopard Cat 白帶豹紋蝶 (bái dài bào wén dié) Timelaea albescens formosana
  • White-banded Three-ring 白帶波眼蝶 (bái dài bō yǎn dié) Ypthima akragas
  • Wood-Mason's Bushbrown 罕眉眼蝶 (hǎn méi yǎn dié) Mycalesis suavolens kagina
  • Yellow Coster 苧麻珍蝶 (zhù má zhēn dié) Acrea issoria formosana
  • Yellow Helen 大白紋鳳蝶 (dà bái wén fèng dié) Papilio nephelus chaonulus
  • Yellow-legged Tortoise Shell Nymphalis 緋蛺蝶 (fēi jiá dié) Xanthomelas formosana
  • Yellow Orange Tip 異粉蝶 (yì fěn dié) Ixias pyrene insignis
  • Yellow Swallowtail 黃鳳蝶 (huáng fèng dié) Papilio machaon
  • Yellow-spotted Swift 碎紋弄蝶 (suì wén nòng dié) Zenonoida eltola tappana
  • Zina Swift 碎紋弄蝶 (suì wén nòng dié) Zinaida zina asahinai

Taiwan’s outer islands are some of the most beautiful and scenic places in the whole country, and each of them can be considered a secret paradise. You can find the best beaches, snorkeling, and diving on these islands. You can also find rich and important historical sites here. Transportation may be difficult, but you will never regret visiting Taiwan’s outer islands, and no trip to Taiwan should be complete without doing it.  In this blog, we will introduce the main outer islands in Taiwan that are open to tourists (there are 166 islands in Taiwan, this blog only covers a few), point out their unique traits, and compare them to each other.  This way you can best prepare for your trip to the outer islands, and at the same time know what you are missing out on. All the outer Islands are great, and I highly recommend visiting them all if you can.
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Table of Contents

• When to visit:
• How to get there:
• Where to stay:
• Tours:
• Map:
• Major Outer Islands in Taiwan
• Xiaoliuqiu Island 小琉球
• Green Island 綠島
• Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼
• Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島
• Keelung Islet 基隆嶼
• Matsu Islands 馬祖列島
  • Matsu – Beigan Island 北竿島
  • Matsu – Nangan Island 南竿島
  • Matsu – Daqiu Island 大坵島
• Kinmen 金門
  • The Main Island of Kinmen 金門
  • Little Kinmen (Lieyu) 小金門 (烈嶼)
  • Dadan Island  (大膽島)
• Penghu Islands 澎湖群島
  • ​Penghu – Qimei Island 七美鄉
• Bonus: The three islands are connected to Taiwan by bridge
  • Heping Island 和平島
  • Sanxiantai 三仙台 
  • Qijin Island 旗津
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When to visit:Xiaoliuqiu Island 小琉球: Anytime! Xiaoliuqiu is a tropical island that has warm water and temperatures (above 25 degrees Celsius) year-round. 

Green Island 綠島: The month of May is the best time to go to Green Island and Orchid Island when it is not too hot and there are no northeasterly winds or typhoons.

Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼: The month of May, same as Green Island above. 

Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島: March-November. Boat tours are generally closed from December to February due to rough seas and cold weather. 

Keelung Islet 基隆嶼: Boats to Keelung Islet are only available from April to October due to northeasterly winds in the winter.

The Matsu Islands 馬祖列島: We recommend going to Matsu between April and June when you can see the “blue tear” phosphorescent microbes in the water.

Kinmen 金門: Autumn is said to be the best time to visit Kinmen, when there are still warm temperatures and not too much rainfall. 

Penghu 澎湖群島: Spring to Autumn. Winters are rather miserable.
How to get there:Xiaoliuqiu Island 小琉球 
By Boat: The only way to get there is via ferry from Donggang or Kaohsiung. You can purchase a tickets at Donggang Fishing Harbor (東港漁港), or through a tour agency such as Klook here or here, or KKday. You can also check out our Xiaoliuqiu Ferry Guide here.

Green Island 綠島 
By Plane: The only planes to and from Green Island come from Taitung City in Southeastern Taiwan. Costs: NT 1428 to Green Island and NT 1360 from Green Island. You can purchase tickets through a tour agency such as Klook here or a similar website.
By Boat: Ferry prices are about 1200 NT per person round trip/600 NT per single trip.
You can purchase tickets through a tour agency such as Klook here or a similar website.

Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼 
By Plane: The only planes to and from Orchid Island come from Taitung. Costs: NT 1428 to Lanyu and NT 1360 from Lanyu. You can purchase tickets through a tour agency such as Klook or a similar website.
By Boat: There are two places that offer ferry rides to Lanyu: Houbihu Harbor (恆春後壁湖漁港） in Pingtung and Fugang Harbor in Taitung (臺東富岡漁港) (2300 NT per person round trip/1150 NT per single trip). You can purchase tickets through a tour agency such as Klook or a similar website.

Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島 
By Boat: The only way to get to Turtle Island is by boat from Wushih Harbor in Yilan. You can purchase a ticket at the harbor or book online in advance via Klook or KKday.

Keelung Islet 基隆嶼 
By Boat: In order to get to Keelung Islet, you first need to make your way to Badouzi Harbor (see map below). Next, you have to take a boat to the island. There are multiple ferry boats running to Keelung daily from April to October. You can book tickets on Klook here or KKday here. 

The Matsu Islands 馬祖列島 
By Plane: The easiest way to get around the islands is to take a plane/boat to Nangan and then go island hopping from there. Nangan is the main transportation hub for all the islands. 
By Boat: There are daily ferries from Keelung Harbor that usually take an overnight trip to Nangan, passing through Dongyin Island. 

Kinmen 金門 
By Plane: The only way to get from Taiwan to Kinmen is via an airplane. Planes leave daily from Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, Penghu, and Kaohsiung.
By Boat: You can reach Kinmen from Xiamen at Wutong Port (五通碼頭) or Quanzhou at Shijing Port (石井碼頭), connecting at Shuitou Port (水頭碼頭).

Penghu 澎湖群島 
By Plane: There are daily flights from Taipei Songshan, Rates can range from around 2200-6000 NT for a round trip.
There are also flights to and from Chiayi, Tainan, Kinmen, and Chimei.
By Boat: There are daily ferries from Chiayi and Kaohsiung. A one-way trip takes about 4 hours from both locations. A one-way ferry from Kaohsiung costs about 900 NT for just a reclining seat, and a one-way ferry from Chiayi costs about 1000 NT.
You can book ferry boat tickets on Klook here. 
Where to stay:Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. 
Tours:There are many tours available on the islands, including scooter rentals, boat tickets, and other activities. For more information, book with Klook here or KKday here. 
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