Written by / Li Xinyi, MOOK Travel Life Network; Compiled & Reported; Source / Moleskine Editorial Department

 

As the Spring Festival holiday draws near, “Where are you going for the holidays?” has gradually become a common greeting. Though the nine-day break is exciting, the myriad of travel options, itinerary planning, and budget management can be quite a headache. We’ve identified the top 10 overseas destinations for Taiwanese travelers in 2011 according to tourism bureau statistics—China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the UK—and added highly popular island resorts. We present three travel plans: a budget-friendly independent trip under NT$25,000, a warm winter island getaway between NT$25,000–45,000, and a premium Europe-America themed tour above NT$45,000, helping readers easily plan their Lunar New Year journeys based on preferences and budget.

Budget: NT$25,000–45,000

 

 

The Eye of the Sea Aquarium’s waters, with their crystal-clear blue hues, calm bays, and shallow depths of just around waist-high for adults, are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, and underwater walking. On good weather days, the area around the Lover’s Bridge is always bustling with tourists enjoying the water.

No.2 Shopping – DFS Duty-Free Shop

 

The Chamorro Village Night Market offers delicious local snacks, from fragrant BBQ to homemade pickled treats and beef jerky cooked by local homemakers—all incredibly appetizing. Though the flavors are bold, the abundance of novel dishes will keep you eating non-stop.

If there’s one attraction in Palau that stands out above all others, it’s Jellyfish Lake. Located on an uninhabited coral reef island in the Rock Islands, about a 30-minute boat ride from Palau’s capital Koror, the highlight here is being surrounded by thousands of jellyfish and enjoying the unique experience of swimming among them.

 

Milky Way Lake is a mountain lake in the Rock Islands. In ancient times, this was a volcanically active area, and volcanic ash deposited at the bottom of the lake over the years, forming a thick layer of volcanic mud. The milky white volcanic mud at the lake bottom, along with the murky white water, gives the lake its name.