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Two Weeks Around Taiwan
A round-island rail loop of night markets, marble gorges, temples and mountain lakes.
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La ruta punteada es esquemática (arcos aproximados de círculo máximo entre paradas), no una ruta de transporte.
Parada por parada
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1Taipei TWNight markets, the National Palace Museum and the Elephant Mountain trail.3 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Taipei o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
train to Ruifang and bus · acerca de 1.5 horas
2Jiufen TWThe old street and teahouses in the evening, with a side trip to Shifen or Jinguashi.1 noche
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Jiufen o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
bus to Ruifang and express train to Hualien · acerca de 3.0 horas
3Hualien TWTaroko Gorge (open sections only) and the Qixingtan coast.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Hualien o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
train · acerca de 2.5 horas
4Taitung TWHot springs at Zhiben and the Indigenous cultural sites around the city.1 noche
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Taitung o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
South Link train to Fangliao and bus to Kenting · acerca de 4.0 horas
5Kenting TWBeaches, Eluanbi Lighthouse and the coastal forest of Kenting National Park.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Kenting o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
express bus · acerca de 3.0 horas
6Kaohsiung TWThe Pier-2 Art Center, Lotus Pond and the harbour light rail.1 noche
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Kaohsiung o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
train · acerca de 1.0 horas
7Tainan TWTemple-hopping, Anping Fort and a day of eating through the old snack stalls.2 noches
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Tainan o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
high-speed rail to Taichung and bus to the lake · acerca de 3.5 horas
8Sun Moon Lake TWCycle the lakeside path and take a boat across to Ita Thao.1 noche
No contamos con un perfil completo del destino para Sun Moon Lake o su país todavía, así que no hay cifras de costos, clima ni visa para esta parada; las notas de ruta describen en qué consiste.
Taipei and the northeast coast
Taipei offers night markets such as Shilin and Raohe, Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum's collection of Chinese imperial art and short hikes up Elephant Mountain, all linked by an efficient metro. A train and bus ride reaches Jiufen, a former gold-mining town on a hillside above the sea whose lantern-lit teahouses and narrow lanes draw crowds of day-trippers; an overnight stay allows the town to be seen once they leave.
Down the east coast
The east coast railway runs between the Central Mountain Range and the Pacific. Hualien is the base for Taroko Gorge, a marble canyon in Taroko National Park. The April 2024 earthquake damaged trails and roads in the park, and sections have reopened in stages, so current access is worth checking with the park authority. South of Hualien, the East Rift Valley and Taitung offer hot springs, rice fields and Indigenous culture, before the South Link line crosses the southern end of the island towards Kenting National Park, with beaches, raised coral coast and tropical forest at Taiwan's southern tip.
Kaohsiung, Tainan and Sun Moon Lake
Kaohsiung, the main southern port city, has the Pier-2 Art Center, the dragon and tiger pagodas on Lotus Pond and a light-rail line around the harbour. Tainan, the island's former capital, is often described as Taiwan's food capital, with a dense concentration of historic temples, Anping Fort and long-established snack stalls. The final stop is Sun Moon Lake in the central mountains, reached by high-speed rail to Taichung and a direct bus, with a lakeside cycle path, boat crossings and the Ita Thao village of the Thao people. Buses return to Taichung for the high-speed train to Taipei and the airport.
Notas prácticas
Visas: Many nationalities can enter visa-free for a set period, which varies by passport; the Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs publishes the current list. Transport: Taiwan Railway trains on the east coast and South Link line, the high-speed rail on the west coast and local buses for Jiufen, Kenting and Sun Moon Lake. A stored-value transit card covers metros, buses and many local trains. Express trains on the east coast often sell out at weekends and holidays. Weather: October to November and March to April are usually the mildest months. The plum rains arrive around May and June, typhoons are most likely from about July to October, and northern winters are cool and damp. Budget: The mid figure assumes mid-range hotels and guesthouses, reserved express train seats, one high-speed rail leg, local buses and park and museum entry. Safety: Crime levels are low. Earthquakes and typhoons are the main natural hazards, and mountain roads can close after heavy rain. Government travel advisories are worth checking before departure.