A Deep Travel Experience Amazes: Foreign Executive from Mainland Chooses to Retire in Taiwan

Lifestyle Center / Comprehensive Report

Targeting the top-tier clientele of foreign executives from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications recently organized a deep-travel experience for relevant individuals and travel agencies visiting Taiwan. After touring sites such as the National Palace Museum Taipei (top image / ETToday News footage), Jiufen Old Street, the Seediq Tattoo Cultural Workshop in Hualien, Taroko Gorge, and the Taomi Community in Puli, some said they would definitely choose Taiwan for future vacations, while others revealed they had already planned to retire and settle in Taiwan.

In the past, mid-to-senior level foreign officials stationed in mainland China mostly chose destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, or Indonesia for leisure. However, according to a report in China News Service, Fan Zheng, who led this high-end group of Asian tourists on their recent Taiwan trip, said these professionals were particularly impressed by the unique and enriching experiences Taiwan offers. They commented that Taiwan is truly superior to mainland China in terms of cultural preservation, and that there are countless beautiful and interesting sights to explore all year round.

Fan Zheng mentioned that during the visit to the Seediq Tattoo Cultural Workshop, he witnessed the indigenous people’s passion and dedication to preserving their traditional culture, which moved some participants to tears. They admitted that Taiwan does a far better job than mainland China in safeguarding its culture. Jiang, an Austrian national, felt that the food and environment here are great, and the weather isn’t too cold, so he plans to retire and settle in Taiwan. As for Driol, a French national, he was deeply impressed by the warm and friendly attitude of the Taomi Community staff—they even kindly reminded everyone to watch out for mosquitoes and provided mosquito repellent. Many restaurants also feature family-friendly restrooms. He said he would definitely choose Taiwan for future vacations.

Wang Ying, executive director of China Great Western Travel Agency, which specializes in high-end overseas travel for affluent clients, pointed out that recently many ultra-high-net-worth individuals—those worth over 100 million RMB—have been enthusiastic about traveling to Taiwan independently. Rather than visiting famous scenic spots, they opt for experiences like listening to masters give sermons, practicing Zen meditation, making traditional cloth garments, and appreciating the beauty of ceramics, immersing themselves in Taiwan’s lifestyle and culture. Some even visit Taiwan every week.