Taiwan is a travel destination in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Taipei. January and February are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Taiwan
Taroko Gorge (natural, Hualien County) — Dramatic marble canyon — marble-walled tunnels, turquoise gorge river, and an 18 km Gorge Trail in Hualien.
Jiufen (city, New Taipei City) — Hillside gold-mining village of red lanterns and stepped alleys — the visual inspiration for Spirited Away.
Sun Moon Lake (natural, Nantou County) — Taiwan's largest inland lake set in central mountains — Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village and Cycling Path.
Taipei 101 (landmark, Taipei City) — 508 m skyscraper — world's fastest elevators and a tuned mass damper pendulum visible from the observation deck.
National Palace Museum (landmark, Taipei City) — World's finest collection of Chinese imperial artefacts — Jade Cabbage, Meat-Shaped Stone, 700,000+ objects.
Alishan Forest Railway (natural, Chiayi County) — Narrow-gauge mountain railway ascending through five climate zones to sacred cypress forests and sea-of-clouds sunrise.
Kenting National Park (natural, Pingtung County) — Taiwan's first national park — limestone caves, coral reef, forest and the southernmost beach on the island.
Yehliu Geopark (natural, New Taipei City) — Coastal park of honeycomb rock, sea candles, and the iconic Queen's Head mushroom rock shaped by wind and waves.
Tainan (city, Tainan City) — Taiwan's oldest city — 300+ temples, Anping Fort, Chihkan Tower, and the birthplace of the island's culinary identity.
Penghu Archipelago (natural, Penghu County) — 90-island basalt archipelago — Giant Basalt Columns, traditional fishing villages, and kite-surfing on a sea bridge.