By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Taiwan boasts rich natural beauty and diverse cultural charm, making it a favorite travel destination for international visitors. Beyond the famous night market snacks and bubble tea, there are many other reasons that make foreign tourists fall in love with Taiwan. Below is a list of the top 10 reasons to visit Taiwan, compiled from foreign reviews and media, which can also serve as a reference for travelers or recommendations to friends and family abroad.
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Taiwan (Photo / pixabay)
1. Night Markets and Street Food
The most iconic reason to visit Taiwan is its night markets and street food. There are over 300 night markets across the country, with more than 10 alone in Taipei City, each offering unique features and signature snacks, such as Liu Yuzai’s Egg Yolk Taro Pastry at Ningxia Night Market, charcoal-grilled chicken cutlet at Shilin Night Market, as well as tofu pudding and oyster omelet.
2. Beef Noodles
National dish beef noodles are another must-try, with different shops offering unique flavors and styles that are loved by foreign visitors. Every year, Taipei City also hosts a Beef Noodle Festival, attracting numerous tourists.
3. Architecture
Taiwan’s architecture blends Western, Chinese, and Japanese styles, spanning from ancient to modern times, including landmarks like Taipei 101, the Presidential Office Building, and the Grand Hotel, all showcasing the beauty of both modernity and tradition, leaving foreign visitors in awe.
Taiwan’s bustling night markets (Photo / MOOK)
4. Dadaocheng
Dadaocheng’s streets preserve the historical charm of the past, with old neighborhoods, dried goods, and Chinese medicine shops, making it an excellent place to experience old Taipei.
5. Traditional Breakfast
Taiwan’s breakfast options are diverse, and traditional Chinese breakfast is one of the items many foreign tourists want to try, including soy milk with youtiao (fried dough sticks) and egg pancakes.
6. Bubble Tea
Another representative Taiwanese snack, bubble tea, is not only a pilgrimage spot for foreign tourists but now has a presence all over the world, truly a source of pride for Taiwan.
Bubble tea is one of Taiwan’s representative snacks (Photo / Sharetea Global Flagship Store)
7. Hot Springs
Soaking in hot springs is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle. You can visit many hot spring destinations in Taiwan and choose a hot spring hotel to relax.
8. Hiking and Cycling
Taiwan offers many beautiful hiking and cycling routes, including the Xiangshan Hiking Trail and the Sun Moon Lake Cycling Path, some of which are even quite close to the city center.
Taiwan has many great hot spring spots (Photo / Shamao Mountain Hot Spring Development Association)
9. Tea
Taiwanese tea is famous worldwide and is one of the local specialties that many foreign tourists want to try. Aside from tea tasting, you can also experience historic teahouses and enjoy the scenic beauty of tea plantations.
10. Shrimp Fishing
Shrimp fishing is a uniquely common leisure activity in Taiwan. There are hundreds of shrimp fishing venues across the country. Aside from enjoying the fun of fishing by the shrimp pool, you can also grill the shrimp you catch yourself — a rare experience for foreign visitors.
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