It doesn't yet have a reputation for being the best beach holiday destination, but this beautiful island does have plenty of stunning beaches and amazing seaside towns. The beaches of Taiwan, as you can see in the photo, are rich and varied: from beautiful coasts with white and golden sand to black, strewn with polished pebbles and sparkling white coral. Some of Taiwan's amazingly beautiful beaches can be found on its outlying islands, which have not yet developed as a tourist destination. If you're lucky, you might even stumble upon a delightful secluded spot.

When to go to Taiwan for a beach holiday?

The best time to visit the beaches of Taiwan is summer and early autumn. Taiwan's hot and humid subtropical climate can make the summer months of July and August extremely unpleasant.

During high season, you will find that most beaches in Taiwan offer a variety of water activities: diving, surfing, rafting, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing. However, it should be noted that the beaches on Taiwan's main island tend to be quite crowded during this period.

Top 10 beaches in Taiwan

Taiwan has many beaches. We invite you to briefly get acquainted with the best of them:

1. Fulong(Fulong). This is a magnificent beach with golden sands on the northeast coast of Fulong Village, Gongliao Township, . The Shuangxi River, quite deep, runs parallel to the sea coast here, and the two beaches are connected by a bridge. This is a great place for windsurfing, canoeing and sailing. The beach, covering 3 km along the coastline, has always been a popular summer destination in northern Taiwan.


2. (Kenting Baisha). The popular beach is surrounded by a national park in southern Taiwan. Its golden sands are washed from the west by the Taiwan Strait, and from the east by the Pacific Ocean. The coral reefs are rich in a variety of marine life and are considered a paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers. Here you can enjoy tropical weather all year round, and the beach has all the facilities for water sports for children and adults. The long cycling route gives you the opportunity to walk through the rainforest.


3. Baishavan(Baishawan Beach). The white sands and crystal clear waters of this beautiful beach are located on the northern coast of Taiwan between Linshanbi and Fugeijiao (Cape Fugei). The beach is not equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. It is more suitable for outdoor enthusiasts who, in addition to water sports and boating, can enjoy hang gliding from the hill at the foot of which the beach is located. At the western end of the bay there is a pebble beach called Lingshanbi. It is famous for its volcanic rock formations and hiking trails.


4. Chinshan(Jinshan Beach). Another popular beach resort is located in the northeastern region of Taiwan, north of. Its golden sands are ideal for sand sculptures and sunbathing. Behind it there is a large seating area that can be used for barbecuing and camping. The highlight of the beach is the indoor swimming pool.


5. Sizikhwan(Sizihwan.) The beach, located in the west of the city in Taiwan, is known for its sparkling blue water and natural coral reefs. Sunset at Sizihwan Bay is recognized as one of Kaohsiung's 8. Sizih Bay, located on the beachfront between Wanzhou Shan and Chichin Island in Taiwan, offers magnificent views of the sandy beach and beautiful coral formations along the coast.


6. Tongxiao Marine Park(Tongxiao Marine Life Park). This beach, located on the west coast of Miaoli County, is the largest in Taiwan. Tongxiao Marine Holiday Park is not only a large beach, but also a mangrove reserve, an artificial lake and picturesque forests. In addition, this place is popular with surfers.


7. Feiquaiwan(Feicueiwan Beach). A huge white sand beach over 1500 m long, also known as Green Bay, is located on the northern coast. This place is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, jet skis, scuba diving, as well as paragliding and hang gliding are not even a complete list of local entertainment.


8. Honey Bay(Honey moon Bay). A true honeymoon paradise, Yilan County is 90 minutes from Taipei City by train. For surfers, Honey Moon Bay is one of the best spots in northern Taiwan. An amazing panorama of Guishan (Turtle Mountain) opens from the bay.


9. (Green Island Lyudao). You can travel around this small island in an hour on a scooter. Green Island is famous for its green mountains and plains, sandy white beaches and sparkling blue tropical waters, rich in marine life, pools of water from natural hot springs. The tourist season here lasts from March to June.


10. (Orchid Island Lanyu). It has wonderful beaches surrounded by high mountains and lush tropical forests. The coast offers a wide range of water sports. Dongling Bay is located on the eastern shore of Lanyu. This beautiful white sandy beach is the perfect place to watch the sunrise.

It is washed by three seas - East China, South China and the Philippines - and the Pacific Ocean and is located at latitudes quite suitable for organizing a beach holiday. Planes land in Taiwan not only with businessmen rushing to take part in numerous international exhibitions, but also with travelers who decide to see with their own eyes the luxurious nature of the island, monuments of its ancient culture and history, and in between exciting excursions - sunbathe and swim in the warm waves .

Where to go to sunbathe?

• 25 km northeast of the capital of the island lies the city of Keelung, famous for its beaches. It is one of the first ports in Taiwan and its distinctive feature is its dense urban development. The city was built on several hills and looks in the photo like a real Chinese anthill.
• Kenting in the far south of Taiwan has very beautiful nature, and the beaches are covered with smooth white sand.
• The resort area on the East China Sea is Fulong Beach, an hour and a half drive from Taipei. The sandy spit is usually quite deserted and you can enjoy the expanses of the beach in splendid isolation.
• Kaohsiung in the southwest will appeal to fans of family holidays. The city has many parks with hundreds of children's attractions. The Blue Lagoon water park is built in the Caribbean style and you can spend a whole day here in a completely varied and exciting way. The beaches are Xizu near Mount Shushan and Qijin with black sand on a narrow island near the city port.

A beach holiday in Taiwan may not seem too cool to those who swam in, sunbathed in the Caribbean or enjoyed the service in Mexico. Here everything is much simpler and spoiled travelers may not find a vacation on the beaches of Taiwan too interesting. Educational excursions around the picturesque surroundings of the resorts will help save the situation.

Kaohsiung - a city of contrasts

Even a simple listing of the attractions of Kaohsiung will take several pages of printed text, so the cultural program for relaxation on local beaches can be quite varied:

• The Temple of Three Phoenixes is the most majestic in the city. The stone facade of the structure is an example of ancient Chinese carving art.
• The Fengshan City Wall was built in the 18th century as an earthen rampart and then built in stone.
• The observation deck of the 85-story skyscraper that houses the Grand Formosa Kaohsung Hotel offers scenic views of Kaohsiung and the seaport.
• The night market sells absolutely everything - from popular Chinese dishes to the latest electronics. Asian prices are affordable, the quality is quite decent.

Young travelers will enjoy a walk through the city zoo, where all the inhabitants, except predators, are kept in open enclosures.

Weather features of a beach holiday in Taiwan

The island stretches from north to south for almost 400 km. Its climate is characterized as subtropical in the north and monsoonal tropical in the far south. The rainy season on the coast of the island starts in May-June and lasts about three months. Typhoons often hit Taiwan in late summer and September.
The air temperature in July is about +32°C, and in January the thermometers drop to +18°C. The water warms up to +28°C at the height of summer, and cools down to +16°C in winter. The optimal time for a beach holiday in Taiwan is April and the second half of autumn.

Helpful information

The most comfortable way to travel around the island is by ALOHA buses. They are equipped with comfortable reclining chairs, TV and audio system. The second way to comfortably cover the distance between the capital and the resorts is a high-speed train. Local airlines offer inexpensive tickets, but they tend to sell out quickly and should be booked well in advance.

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Holidays in Taiwan

Holidays in Taiwan

Holidays in Taiwan

Taiwan is a Chinese province, but the island has long been trying to gain independence, and it has already been recognized by 22 states. Holidays in Taiwan are mainly beach, but there are interesting sights, including natural ones, and the island also has very tasty tea.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

Flaws

• Excellent beaches and opportunities for active recreation
• Very beautiful nature
• Interesting architectural sights, especially temples
• Really delicious tea
• Vacations can be very exotic and unusual
• Friendliness of the locals
• Pleasant climate

• You shouldn’t expect a Chinese atmosphere, although this is hardly a minus
• Need a visa
• Quite a long flight from the European part of Russia
• Occasionally you may encounter a typhoon or other natural disaster, but these are rarely serious and do not cause problems
• Almost no one knows English
• Some food is very exotic and even unpleasant for Europeans
• A little boring for some, not enough night entertainment
• It’s hard to breathe in big cities, the air is polluted

Climate

The climate in the country is subtropical in the north and tropical in the south. Winters are mild, short, without snow. Summers are very hot and humid, with very heavy rainfall in May and June. In mountainous areas, the most precipitation falls in winter.

Taipei

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, a very popular tourist destination, a densely populated and extremely interesting city.

Attractions

The main advantage of the capital is its numerous attractions. Little evidence of the Qing Dynasty has survived, only the northern city gates, and in general the city is not ancient, but modern and dynamically developing.

Mostly tourists come to see the Taipei 101 skyscraper - it has exactly one hundred and one floors, and together with the spire, the height of the building is almost half a kilometer. The elevators travel in the building at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour. There is an observation deck on the 89th floor, which offers excellent views of the city.

Another important attraction is the memorial to Chiang Kai-shek, the former president, built in the shape of a pagoda. Another memorial, Sun Yat-sen, is also popular with tourists.

You should definitely visit the Imperial Palace Museum, or the Gugong Museum (not the one in Beijing). It houses artifacts reflecting Chinese history from ancient times to the present day. You will be able to see works of art, clothing, ancient books, etc. Another remarkable museum is an artistic one, beautiful both outside and inside.

You can enjoy the atmosphere of the capital in the Ximending area - this is the most youthful and fashionable place, as well as the center of Japanese culture.

But much more interesting are the city temples, for example, the 18th-century Longshan Temple or the 19th-century Baosan Temple.

If you are looking for where to relax in Taiwan with children, then be sure to visit the Taipei Zoo - its official territory is 90 hectares, but in fact it is larger and is divided into several zones with rare animals.

Shopping

The main shopping is concentrated in the night markets. The largest of them is the Shilin Market, where they sell clothes and food. The Xinyi shopping area is also popular with tourists. The Snake Alley night market sells unusual goods, such as folk cosmetics and snake blood. Tonghua sells very beautiful souvenirs and clothes. But it’s best to buy small change as a souvenir at the Ningkhia night market - prices here are slightly lower, and the atmosphere is especially cozy.

Kaohsiung

A city in the southwest of the island, a major seaport popular with tourists, with beaches, modern attractions and shopping opportunities.

Beaches

Kaohsiung offers tourists several swimming spots. Qijin Beach with black sand is interesting, as well as the coast in Xizu Bay near Longevity Mountain. The beaches are equipped with sun loungers, but they can be very crowded, especially on weekends.

Attractions

There are not many ancient monuments left here, but the architecture of the city still attracts attention. The Temple of Three Phoenixes is very beautiful with gilded cones (Buddha Mountain) and images of Buddhas in a lotus flower. Tourists also like to visit the Kaohsiung Temple, dedicated to the god of war Guan Gong, Confucius and the Jade Emperor. The temple has very beautiful ceiling paintings. In the center of the city stands the Temple of the Kings of the Three Mountains, with statues of the brother kings.

Among the fairly ancient monuments, one can note Fengshan - the city wall, which began to be built in 1772.

The classic British style British Consulate building has been preserved since the colonial era and is open to visitors.

The natural attractions are also very beautiful, both in Kaohsiung itself and in its surroundings. You can stroll through the large Central Park with areas of forest, children's playrooms, a swimming pool, a library and an environmental exhibition. The River of Love, Ai-he, flows through the entire city, along which excursion ships sail.

One of the most remarkable places is Longevity Mountain, from which you can see Taiwan Bay and the entire city. The slopes of the mountain are built up with temples and terraces, and Taiwanese macaques, who are not at all afraid of people, live on them.

A little north of the city is Lotus Lake - a very beautiful place, in the vicinity of which there are pavilions and magnificent temples and pagodas.

The city also offers active entertainment, such as the Caribbean-style Blue Lagoon water park. With children, you can go to the zoo on Mount Shoushan or another, on Mount Foguangshan, where animals calmly roam around the territory (except for bears and tigers, of course). Locals and tourists also love to relax in the park on Lake Chengqing, where you can go fishing, boating or play golf.

Shopping

Shopping is mainly concentrated at the Liu Ho night market, where they sell mainly drinks and snacks, although you can also buy interesting souvenirs. If you want a more classic shopping experience, you can go to Chang Gu World Trade Center, a high-rise building with numerous shops. Also classic shopping centers include Dream Mall, Taroko Park and others - they sell everything from food and household appliances to clothing from world brands.

Tainan

Where to relax in Taiwan to see the most beautiful and ancient sights? Of course in Tainan, one of the most ancient cities.

Attractions

The main pride of the city is its numerous temples of almost all religions of the world. Of course, most of them are Buddhist, but you can also find religious institutions of other faiths. The Temple of Confucius, built in 1665, with a school, parks and gardens, deserves special attention.

The Heavenly Altar, Tien Tan Temple, in honor of the Jade Emperor, is very popular. Here in the sanctuary they predict the future and help people attract good luck. The 1718 Mito Temple, built in classical Chinese style in honor of the goddess Guanyin, is also worth a visit. The temple complex is very beautiful and colorful, with intricate designs and a golden statue in the center. Locals are very fond of the Temple of the Great Heavenly Queen from 1684, in honor of the Goddess of the Sea, Mazu.

The largest temple complex in the city is the Chaskha Temple, with a monastery, pagodas, parks and rivers. It is made in a traditional oriental style, with bright ornaments. And if you are attracted to the paranormal, then visit the Eastern Mountain Temple - where spirits predict the future for guests. And the building is decorated in a very unusual way.

You can see more than just churches in the city. An interesting architectural structure is the crescent-shaped Great Gate, which houses a huge collection of clay tablets - a real “library”. You can also visit the Chikan Tower, built by the Dutch to control the city.

For cultural recreation, the city has museums, of which the most notable is the Museum of the Hero of Taiwan Zheng Chenggong.

Shopping

The city has many shopping opportunities, mainly in markets, although there are also many large shopping centers, for example, Hayashi Department Store, Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall, T.S.Dream Mall and others.

If you are attracted to Asian shopping, then be sure to visit the night markets: Garden Night Market, Wusheng Night Market and others, where they sell food, souvenirs and other interesting, including very unusual, goods.

Fulong

Beaches

Fulong is one big beach with golden sand and calm sea. A train runs to the beach every day, so you can get there without spending much money. The place is well suited for a family holiday - the sea is shallow, the entrance to the water is gentle. The infrastructure on the beach is very developed, there are sun loungers and umbrellas, there are supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and clubs around. For lovers of activity, there are opportunities for sailing, windsurfing and other water activities. There are also water attractions for children and adults.

Attractions

There are not many attractions here, but you can see the ancient seaside town of Dunshuey, the 17th-century Spanish fort of San Domingo and a 19th-century hospital.

Henchung

Where to holiday in Taiwan if you like wildlife and tropical beaches? The ideal place for this would be Henchung - a resort near Kenting National Park with luxury hotels and white sand beaches.

Beaches

The resort has many “wild” beaches without infrastructure. But tourists like the amazing corals, visible even from the shore, much more. This opens up great diving opportunities.

Attractions

The attractions at the resort are mainly natural. The main place is Kenting National Park - an amazing tropical forest with rare animals and plants. It is better to walk through it with a guide, as it is very easy to get lost in the park. The park also hosts entertainment and music festivals at any time of the year.

Another eco-attraction is the "vacation farm" where tourists can experience farming.

Henchun has several interesting architectural structures - the city walls and the Temple of the Queen of Heaven from the 19th century.

We talked about the most popular resorts briefly. Andrei Pankratov highlights some interesting moments from visiting Taiwan in his program “Man of the World” - we invite you to watch his report about this amazing country:

Souvenirs

You can bring quite interesting souvenirs from Taiwan:

Green tea

The best option would be green tea - many note that it is almost the most delicious in the world. This is a convenient souvenir that is easy to take with you

Alcohol

You can bring unusual alcohol - liqueurs or an unusual snake tincture with a real snake in a bottle

Ceramic dishes and figurines

In Yingge and Taipei you can buy beautiful ceramic dishes and figurines

Wooden figurines and icons

In the markets they sell souvenirs made of expensive wood - figurines, icons, etc.

Silk products

The culture in Taiwan is Chinese, so traditional Chinese souvenirs such as clothes and silk products are also sold.

Decorations

A real treasure of the island, jewelry made from pink aragonite coral or cat's eye stone

Traditional souvenirs

There are also more traditional souvenirs - masks, fans, tea sets and dolls in traditional clothes.

Cosmetics

You can bring traditional medicine or cosmetics, but it is better to buy them in official stores, with all certificates

Visa and customs

To holiday in Taiwan you will need an entry visa, but obtaining one is quite simple. This is usually a visitor visa for one, two or three months.

Customs rules are quite standard - foreign currency can be imported and exported without restrictions, national currency can be imported and exported up to 40 thousand Taiwan dollars. You can import and export a limited amount of alcohol, cigarettes and perfume.

Transport

Taiwan has airports in 15 cities, and people fly by plane as often as they travel by train. The flights are very popular, so it's worth booking tickets in advance. The railways are also at a very high level - there are four classes of train, the first three are expensive, and the fourth is cheaper than buses, but very slow. There are also buses between cities, both private and public, usually inexpensive, flights operate both day and night.

In cities, too, mostly buses travel - in Taipei they run between certain zones, and you have to pay extra for each zone. There is also a metro in the capital, also zonal, with above-ground and underground lines. There are taxis almost everywhere, but often taxi drivers do not speak English, and it is better to ask the hotel to write the name of the desired place in Chinese.

In Taiwan, unlike China, they rent cars - all you need to do is have an international driving license and leave a deposit. Expressways are toll roads.

Money

The main currency is the New Taiwan dollar, which is divided into one hundred cents. Banknotes up to a thousand dollars are in circulation. You can only pay for purchases in local currency; euros and dollars are not used. Traveler's checks, preferably in dollars, and bank cards are popular - they are accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels.

Cuisine and restaurants

Taiwanese cuisine is an example of authentic traditional Chinese cuisine. Rice, vegetables and soy are often used, and rice porridge is eaten instead of bread. Tofu is popular, including an unusual fermented (fermented) version with a very pungent odor. They eat a lot of noodles and baked goods. Vegetables are pickled, dried and fermented, and served with various dishes.

Meat is also popular, people mostly eat pork and poultry, the rest is not cheap. Tourists like Taiwanese steak with noodles, Peking duck, sweet and sour pork and Ji Si Tang Miyan - chicken noodle soup. Sometimes the bird is replaced with frogs or insects - unusual, but very tasty.

Fish and seafood still play an important role - the Taiwanese love oysters and make fish soups. A very tasty and unusual dish is Xian Yu - small fish fried in peanut sauce. Elements of Japanese cuisine are gradually penetrating into Taiwan - sushi, sashimi and other fish dishes are sold almost everywhere.

There are a lot of exotic things here - they prepare dishes from the meat of snakes and dogs, insects, and algae. All of them are safe, but may be unusual due to the spices and strange taste.

They drink, as everywhere else in China, mostly green tea, without sugar. Herbal and flower teas are very popular, as well as local “pearl” tea with milk, sugar and cassava.

Alcohol drinks include vodka liqueurs, rice wine and imported drinks.

There are a lot of cafes and restaurants, and the expensive ones are not always good - many tourists like the famous Din Tai Fung dumpling shop, and some note that the food is very tasty and inexpensive in Taichung, in an ordinary noodle shop. So there is no point in visiting pretentious establishments.

Taiwan is officially a province of China, but the island republic is stubbornly pursuing independence.

Most of the financial support comes from income from the tourism business, and many plan their vacation on this Asian island. Why not - the trip will be cheap, but very exciting.

Best season to travel to Taiwan

Depending on the purpose of the trip to the island, you need to determine the season of visiting it:

• if you are planning a beach holiday, then it’s hard to think of a better time than October and November - the air temperature fluctuates between 24 - 28 degrees above zero, the sea is warm, the humidity is low;
• visiting sights and hiking in the mountains will bring joy and pleasure in October - this is the driest and sunniest month of the year in Taiwan;
• Favorable months for relaxation will be December - February, when it is warm during the day, it is comfortable to swim in the sea, and it rains mainly at night and reduces the air temperature.

You should not go to the island in April and May - this is the season of active rains, which will not even allow you to go outside. And one more period when you definitely don’t need to come to Taiwan is the Chinese New Year holiday. Almost all restaurants, cafes and restaurants are closed, hotels are fully loaded with tourists, and the cost of all goods and services increases significantly.

The cheapest hotels on the island

Taiwan is a small country that can be explored within a month. There are 11 large cities on the island, and each of them offers tourists more than 600 accommodation options for their holidays. The island has recently become a popular tourist destination, so it is advisable to make your room reservation in advance. Things to consider:

• the most convenient cities for tourists are Hualien, Taipei and Taichung - it is in them that you should choose a hotel and from there go to the beaches and sightseeing;
• the cost of the cheapest room is 2,700 rubles per day, it will be double, with amenities and air conditioning;
• maximum price for a double room – 12,300 rubles;
• if you rent a double room with a sea view and meals, the lowest price will be 4050 rubles;
• In each hotel, at the reception desk there are offers from excursion organizers - you can order any tour upon arrival.

Since Taiwan is a young republic, every vacationer will receive maximum attention and amenities. All hotel employees speak fluent English, the rooms are cleaned daily, and the service is indecently polite and “inconspicuous.”

You can get around the island of Taiwan using public transport or a rented car. But in the latter option, one nuance must be taken into account - the roads in large cities are so narrow that traffic jams, congestion and lack of parking are considered natural. Experienced travelers believe that tourists should rent a car only to move from city to city.

There are more than enough attractions on the island, but 7 main ones are highlighted in a separate list and are included in organized excursions. You can explore them on your own, but it is much more interesting to be in these places with an experienced guide who will tell the history of the attraction and the legends associated with it.

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Its height is more than 500 meters, construction was completed in 6 years, the result was the recognition of the skyscraper as an example of unique engineering. It has 101 floors and, being in an earthquake zone (Taiwan is completely included in it), is considered completely safe.

Engineers on the 92nd floor of the skyscraper installed a huge metal ball weighing 800 tons, which, when swinging, can dampen the inertia of the building. Thanks to this, even during a strong earthquake, the structure remains completely motionless.

Entrance to the skyscraper is free, but to take the high-speed elevator to the 89th floor you need to pay about 950 rubles - that’s how much a ticket costs. For this amount you can not only ride up/down, but also visit observation platforms, which offer stunning views of the surrounding area.

To the east of Taipei there is a small settlement called Wanli, where the Ye-Liu Geopark is located. Over hundreds of years, nature has created an open-air “museum” on the rocks - the sculptures “honeycombs”, “mushrooms”, “candles”, “queen’s head” amaze everyone’s imagination. There is also an observation deck in the park, which offers views of the East China Sea.

You can walk around the geopark on your own, but you must follow safety rules. The cape protrudes too far into the sea (almost 2 km) and in case of wind or storm there is a high risk of people being carried away into the abyss.

For tourists, there are fences in the form of a red line and ropes - crossing it is very dangerous: there are cases when guests disappeared in the waves even with a relatively weak storm warning.

It is located in Taipei, famous for its collection of ancient exhibits - there are more than 720 thousand of them! Paintings, porcelain sets, household items, weapons - they “tell” the history of the province of China and the life of the ruling dynasties. There are parks and squares around the museum; here you can take a great break from the city noise and explore the beautiful statues.

Before visiting the National Palace Museum, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the exhibits on display - this can be done on the official website. The fact is that in the museum some exhibition items are signed only in the local language and it is impossible to immediately understand whether they are worth examining.

Located 20 km from the capital of Taiwan, it covers an area of ​​11 hectares. Everything has been done here to attract tourists - hot springs with baths, a small hotel for a break from walking, cafes and restaurants serving national cuisine. A very interesting “attraction” - everyone is given rubber boots in which he can walk through the “water meadow” and collect a bouquet of calla lilies - they will immediately pack it and allow you to take it with you.

The highest point of the park is at 1120 m above sea level; it is impossible to walk along absolutely all the paths even in a whole day - the area is too large. Therefore, it is worth choosing one direction and moving clearly in that direction. In any case, there is a place for lunch and relaxation.

The name translates as “crystal clear,” but the Taiwanese call the lake the valley of lotuses—hundreds of these large flowers bloom on the surface. There is a large park around the lake, in which several temples are located. One of them was built more than a century ago and is dedicated to the god of medicine, Pasheng Tati. The park is spread over several small islands, which are connected by interesting zigzag bridges.

In Chengqing you can not only admire the beauty of nature, but also play golf, go fishing, and go horseback riding. There are also boat rentals - every tourist can make a mini-trip, and the rental cost does not depend on the hours of use of the “equipment”.

At one time, it was built in honor of the god of war Guan Gong and the thinker Confucius - this is such a strange combination of personalities that the locals worship. On the ground floor of the complex, the halls are dedicated to the god of war - here you can see not only exhibits, but also unique carvings on the walls.

The second floor is entirely dedicated to the philosopher Confucius, but there is nothing particularly interesting for tourists here. But the third floor of the complex is especially popular - it is a copy of the chambers of the Jade Emperor. There are frescoes on the walls, original ceiling paintings, images of dragons and a separate memorial. Everything is decorated with precious stones.

The most frequently visited attraction, which is a monumental structure guarded at the entrance by stone lions. Inside there is a Buddha hall, where images of all three Phoenixes are shown in different poses - sitting on huge lotuses, elephants, lions.

Entrance to the temple is free, but it is important to remember that in such establishments in Taiwan it is prohibited to take photographs, talk loudly and make noise.

In addition, in Taiwan there are memorial halls, temples, and zoos. You can go to the waterfalls - they can hardly be called attractions, but enjoying the beauty of nature and having a photo shoot will also be interesting.

Where is the cheapest beach holiday?

Beach holidays in Taiwan can be organized in two main resort areas - Hengchun and Fulong. There are clean sandy beaches, not far from which there are coral colonies. This combination of natural beauty and an almost year-round beach season attract divers from all over the world. There are schools for beginners on the coast - you can rent equipment and try yourself in this exotic entertainment.

You can also enjoy the sea and white sandy beaches on the Pescadores Islands, which are located between the island and the Chinese mainland. There are hotels and restaurants, various entertainment options, but the cost of a vacation will be slightly higher than in the two above-mentioned resort areas.

By the way, tourists can stay in city hotels and go to the beaches for a temporary holiday. And it’s very convenient and comfortable - you can visit the sights, do shopping in large cities, and have plenty of shopping even in the middle of the calendar winter.

Taiwan is a very interesting holiday destination. Here you can successfully combine swimming in the sea, visiting historical attractions, visiting entertainment centers, and shopping. The cost of the trip, coupled with expenses on the spot, is quite acceptable, but the impressions will be only positive. Moreover, from everything - from service in hotels and restaurants to natural beauty.

Taipei, Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, Kenting National Park

Arrival in Taipei. Individual transfer (without a guide) to Taoyuan railway station. Transfer by high speed train to Zuoying Station.
Upon arrival, private transfer to Kenting National Park.
Accommodation in the selected hotel: or.

Kenting National Park, located in the southern part of the island, is one of the oldest national parks in Taiwan. The park is known for its coral reefs, waterfalls, sandy beaches and lighthouse. It also contains the southernmost point of Taiwan.
The village of Kenting, after which the park is named, consists of just one street with shops, bars and hotels, as well as a night market.

Day 2 - 5

Kenting National Park

Breakfast in the hotel. Holidays on the picturesque coast.

Day 6

Kenting National Park, Kaohsiung, Taipei

Breakfast in the hotel. Extract.
Individual transfer (without a guide) to Zuoying railway station. Travel by high speed train to Taipei.
Upon arrival, private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in the room Superior. Rest.

Day 7

Taipei

Breakfast in the hotel. Individual sightseeing tour of Taipei with a Russian-speaking guide (8 hours).
Excursion objects according to the program:
* Museum of the Imperial Palace;
* Chiang Kai Shek memorial;
* Longshan Temple (on the way to the temple you will pass by the President's residence);
* photo stop at the Taipei 101 skyscraper;
* visit to the night market.