this underrated gem needs to be on your
travel radar
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counting down our picks for the top 10
reasons to visit Taiwan are you a fan of
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we're taking a look at why according to
the independent this island nation
should be at the top of your bucket list
number 10 it's home to some of Asia's
best mountain climbing in 2018 National
Geographic dubbed Taiwan quote an
outdoor adventure paradise and in these
next few entries you'll find out
precisely why that's true we'll start at
the top which is to say with Taiwan's
mountains which cover two-thirds of the
entire country in recent years the
island nation has developed a reputation
as a mountain climbing hotspot with no
shortage of rugged Peaks towering cliffs
and untamed greenery to explore from the
picturesque Wuling quadruple trail which
takes hikers on a journey across four
different mountains to you Shen also
known as Jade mountain the tallest in
the country Taiwan has more than 200
peaks of at least nine thousand eight
hundred feet so bust out the climbing
rope and crampons the adventure of a
lifetime awaits number nine it's a
hikers paradise despite its reputation
among seasoned climbers Taiwan has
plenty of trails for less experienced
outdoor enthusiasts that are no less
enthralling for a great selection of
trails look no further than tidal Co
National Park one of nine such parks
peppered across the country there you'll
find the spectacular tidal go Gorge an
11 mile canyon that's home to the Xu Lu
old trail this twisting three-hour hike
is well worth the visit taking you high
into the mountains and offering a
breathtaking view of Li Wu River and
surrounding Peaks no less rewarding is
the hike to the top of you on SOI
mountain whose peak is the perfect place
to take in the affirmation jade mountain
number 8 it's great for cycling few
countries can be circumnavigated from
the seat of a bicycle but this is
another way in which Taiwan
distinguishes itself cycle route number
one is a six hundred and two mile long
bicycle route that begins in the capital
city of Taipei and loops around the
entire island the route was officially
Naga rated in 2015 and is comprised of
quote bicycle paths less traveled
country roads and busier roads with
dedicated cycle lanes the nine to twelve
day journey brings cyclists to some of
the country's most iconic sites from the
East Coast's dramatic mountain peaks to
the beaches of kentang National Park
stop in Taichung for a relaxing dip in a
hot spring or spend the night at the
Yoho bike hotel built specifically to
house weary cyclists as they round
Taiwan's southernmost point number seven
street food you'd be hard-pressed to
find a Taiwanese city that doesn't have
a street food market these markets are a
staple in Asia in Taiwan with its
plethora of barbeque dumplings and
noodle soups may just have some of the
best in the entire continent Hocking a
mixture of Asian delicacies and
mouth-watering local favorites these
culinary bazaars are impossible to miss
and even harder to pass up some of the
dishes you're likely to encounter in a
Taiwanese Street food market include
stewed pork rice seafood skewers
scallion pancakes and an actually
delicious dish called stinky tofu don't
worry it won't be hard to find number 6
tea like England tea is a big part of
Taiwan's cultural identity the country
has long been praised for its tea making
prowess and production tea plantations
dot Taiwan's hillsides and you're as
likely to stumble upon a tea house in
the most remote village as you are in
the busiest city hard core tea
enthusiasts will want to take a gondola
ride to scenic Malcolm just outside of
Taipei consider the tea growing capital
of Taiwan the area is famous for its
numerous tea plantations and it's there
that you can sample pots of some of the
best tea on earth number 5 it's great
for backpackers Taiwan is home to
hostels for every type of traveler from
the hard-partying gap your kid to the
seasoned traveler looking for adventure
on a budget it also boasts cheap and
easy to navigate transportation that can
take you from one end of the island to
the other in under six hours in short
Taiwan is a backpackers paradise the
island nation is awash in clean
affordable hostels that despite the
modest prices are often cool unique and
quite welcoming
crystals are generally clean and safe in
Taiwan and make for travel experiences
that adult backpackers can feel
confident signing up for number four
beaches no trip to this island nation is
complete without a trip to the beach for
ten surfers photographers and beach bums
alike will find much cause for joy in
Taiwan's plethora of sandy options to
the north and east of Taipei you'll find
Lao Mei and fulong respectively the
former is home to rows of
instagram-worthy volcanic trenches that
are ensconced in greenery while the
latter serves as the site of an annual
sand sculpture festival the likes of
which you will need to see to believe
if surfing is what you're after then
look no further than the East Coast
where the waves beg to be ridden and for
pristine beaches crystal-clear waters
and ideal sunbathing conditions head to
kenting National Park number three
Taipei with so much to see and do in
this sprawling metropolitan capital
you'd be wise to get the lay of the land
before setting out on any adventures and
the best place to do that is from the
top of Taipei 101 the former tallest
building in the world from there you can
plan your day one that will likely
include stops at the Magnificent
National Palace Museum in the morning
and the historic longshan temple in the
afternoon to go back in time
visit the quaint and educational
historical avenues bopd al old street
and ten che old street and for a feast
for all the senses look no further than
Shu lien night market the largest in all
of Taiwan you could easily spend your
entire Taiwan trip just in Taipei
number two public transportation is
excellent affordable fast and
stress-free that's the best way we can
think to describe getting around in
Taiwan the country is home to multiple
train networks that can take you to and
from all the major cities including a
high-speed rail network that carries
passengers from one end of the island to
the other in less than two hours oh and
did we mention it'll only cost you 50
bucks in the cities you'll find that the
best way to get from point A to point B
is by scooter this is by far the
cheapest way to get around other than
walking of course and it's a great way
to experience the city like a local be
careful though as city streets can get
very busy
number one it's relatively inexpensive
okay you probably saw this one coming
after all we've already spoken at length
about how Taiwan is one of the most
affordable places to visit in all of
Asia budget travelers can get by with as
little as thirty one dollars a day with
food and drinks for one costing less
than twelve dollars and the average cost
of accommodations coming in at around
nineteen dollars per day
mid-range travelers should expect to pay
eighty four dollars a day when
accounting for accomodation food
transport and entertainment food and
booze are especially cheap and we're not
just talking about street markets either
the average restaurant charges less than
five dollars for a bowl of hearty beef
noodle soup start saving now and you'll
be in Taiwan in no time do you agree
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