The Best Travel Companions: 8 Must-Listen Chinese Songs for Your Trips

Travel Center / General Report

Music is not only a remedy for the soul but can sometimes become your greatest travel companion. Whether you're on a train, having a meal, or waiting in line, having music by your side can make even the wait enjoyable. Below are 8 songs you should definitely have on your phone while traveling—they’ll accompany you through every journey.

▲ Cheer Chen’s “The Meaning of Travel” is an incredibly popular song. (Photo / TienYi)

1. Cheer Chen – The Meaning of Travel
The meaning and purpose of every trip are different—what does travel mean to you? In Cheer Chen’s “The Meaning of Travel,” her gentle voice sings about her own interpretation of travel. With the lyrics, each listen may bring you new feelings.

▲ Penny Tai. (Photo / Reporter Zhang Yizhong)

2. Penny Tai – One Person’s Luggage
Turn right or left—what’s the difference? Penny Tai’s song tells you: no matter what, every unknown road holds a future, just like how every turn during a trip could lead to an unexpectedly beautiful view. With her light vocals, she takes you in search of surprises along the way.

▲ FanFan. (Photo / Photography Center)

3. FanFan – Setting Off
Every day brings something new, and every path leads to an upcoming journey. Just as during travel, each day brings anticipation for the next destination. Let FanFan’s warm vocals guide you as you embark on a brand-new journey.

▲ Lala Hsu. (Photo / Reporter Lee Yukang)

4. Lala Hsu – On the Road of Travel
“On the Road of Travel” is the perfect companion for domestic trips. Through its lyrics, you can learn about features representative of various places around Taiwan, such as Pingxi Sky Lanterns, temple fair martial arts performances, Lei Tea, and Harvest Festivals. The sights of Taiwan unfold scene by scene with the lyrics, and if you’re actually there, the experience becomes even more profound.

▲ Mayday. (Photo / Reporter Zhang Yizhong)

5. Mayday – Some Things If Not Now, Then Never
Round-island tours, going abroad to see the autumn leaves, chasing the aurora—what kind of journey do you want to take but haven’t yet? Just like the song title says, “Some Things If Not Now, Then Never,” seize the moment and make the most of your prime—you’ve got to get those things done.

▲ Xian Zi. (Photo / iLike Music)

6. Xian Zi – I Wanna Go Traveling
When traveling with others, you inevitably have to consider your companions’ thoughts—do you ever just wish to plan a completely free and solo trip? As sung in “I Wanna Go Traveling”: “Suddenly I long for a carefree feeling, traveling alone, breathing air without any burden.” Go on a solo trip where you don’t have to care what anyone thinks—you might just discover a whole new kind of travel joy.

7. TOLAKU – Every Summer I Go to the Beach
Even though it’s already the slightly cool early autumn, when the soothing melody of “Every Summer I Go to the Beach” plays, it instantly transports listeners to a sun-drenched summer shore. It’s a must-have song for summer trips or water activities.

8. A-Sun – Leaf
The healing ballad “Leaf” was once hugely popular and was a karaoke essential back in the day. “I eat alone, travel alone, wandering here and there,” it slowly sings about the faint melancholy behind solo travel. Are you traveling alone too? Let A-Sun’s voice accompany you on your journey.