Discover Taiwan in 7 Days

1. Day 1: Taipei 101
   15 minutes (5 miles) from the Taipei Main Station

   Get a bird's-eye-view of the city from the top of one of the world's tallest buildings.

2. Day 2: National Palace Museum
   25 minutes (8 miles) from Taipei 101

   See some of the most precious collections of Chinese art and artifacts with over 700,000 pieces dating back over 8,000 years.

3. Day 3: The Shilin Night Market
   30 minutes (10 miles) from the National Palace Museum

   Experience street food dining at its finest, with local specialties and popular snacks such as stinky tofu and bubble tea.

4. Day 4: Taroko Gorge National Park
   3 hours (97 miles) from The Shilin Night Market

   Marvel at the naturally-formed marble cliffs and waterfalls at this picturesque national park.

5. Day 5: Sun Moon Lake
   2 hours (52 miles) from Taroko Gorge National Park

   Relax and unwind by the tranquil waters of this famous lake and take a boat ride to visit the Lalu Island.

6. Day 6: Fo Guang Shan Monastery
   2 hours (52 miles) from Sun Moon Lake

   Experience this Buddhist monastery filled with rich history, culture and art.

7. Day 7: Chimei Museum
   3 hours (98 miles) from Fo Guang Shan Monastery

   Explore the impressively-designed architecture and diverse permanent collections of fine art, musical instruments, weaponry and natural history.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Taipei 101 (2 hours, $25)
• National Palace Museum (3 hours, $15)
• The Shilin Night Market (2 hours, $20)
• Taroko Gorge National Park (4 hours, $60)
• Sun Moon Lake (3 hours, $50)
• Fo Guang Shan Monastery (3 hours, $10)
• Chimei Museum (4 hours, $25)
• Total Estimated Costs: $195

Useful Tips

For an extended trip, consider visiting other scenic locations around Taiwan such as the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, the Yushan National Park, or the Tainan night market. For a shortened trip, you may want to consider dropping the Chimei Museum and Fo Guang Shan Monastery from the itinerary.