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Trade the urban bustle for a day in one of Taiwan’s most atmospheric tea-growing regions on this private tour. Following pickup directly from your Taipei hotel, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the verdant Pinglin District. You’ll visit a local tea plantation (and will enjoy numerous samples), will try the region’s tea-based cuisine, will admire the scenery as you explore, and will even help hand-pull noodles at the celebrated Shihding Tsu’s Handmade Noodle Company.

Kickstart your time in Taipei during a sightseeing tour that’s designed to orient first-time visitors. Rather than navigating an unfamiliar public transport system or hiring a car, you’ll explore Taiwan’s capital alongside a guide that offers insider knowledge. Plus, you can choose between a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

Leave behind the daytime hustle and step into the mysterious night of Linsen North Road with us! Venture deep into the alleys once known as the “Ginza of Taipei”, where traces of Taiwan’s red-light district culture and nightlife history still linger. Experience the local favorite — the Taiwanese-style “second round”, where the night continues in three uniquely charming bars. Each stop offers more than just a drink. It’s a glimpse into the city’s stories, warmth, and human connection. Savor the cocktails, feel the rhythm of Taipei’s nightlife, and discover the soul that awakens after dark! Please note that individuals under the age of 18 cannot participate in this event.

The Taipei Foodie + History Walking Tour blends Taiwan’s culinary heritage with its rich history, offering street food tastings while exploring Taipei’s evolution from colonial roots to modern day.

The Central District is a bustling area in Taichung Downtown known for its lively atmosphere and cultural attractions. The district is home to many of Taichung's most iconic landmarks, including the Taichung Park and heritages around. Visitors can explore the district's vibrant street art scene, with colorful murals and installations dotted throughout the area. The district also features many trendy boutiques, designer stores, and traditional markets, making it a great place for shopping and browsing. Handmade sun cakes are crafted with care using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. These cakes are made by hand in small batches, ensuring that each one is perfectly crispy and delicious. Overall, the Central District is a must-visit destination in Taichung Downtown, offering a unique blend of cultural attractions, shopping, and dining experiences. Handmade sun cakes are a must-try for visitors to Taiwan, providing a tasty and authentic taste of Taiwanese culture.

Dreaming of spending a night at Sun Moon Lake and fully immersing yourself in its serene mountain and lakeside scenery? Join us to explore one of Taiwan’s must-visit hidden gems. After arriving at Sun Moon Lake on the first day, the tour concludes, giving you the freedom to slow down and plan your own lakeside adventure—whether it’s strolling along, cycling around the lake, or simply soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. No need to worry about complicated transportation or transfers. Simply relax and enjoy your journey—leave the travel logistics to us! Please note that this tour ends at Sun Moon Lake and does not include transportation back to Taipei.

Taipei is a bustling city where history and modern life intertwine, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you want to include a museum, your guide can customize the itinerary for you. They will contact you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the Taipei sites you truly wish to see. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples seeking insider knowledge and hidden gems.

Take part in one of Taiwan's most beloved traditions with the Shifen Sky Lantern Experience in the historic railway town of Shifen Old Street. Write your wishes, dreams, or messages on a colorful sky lantern before releasing it into the sky—a symbolic tradition believed to bring hope, happiness, and good fortune. Surrounded by charming mountain scenery and the nostalgic atmosphere of the old railway street, this is one of Taiwan's most memorable cultural experiences. Your experience includes one sky lantern for up to four participants, making it perfect for couples, families, and friends. After releasing your lantern, explore the lively Old Street filled with local food stalls, souvenir shops, and traditional Taiwanese snacks while capturing unforgettable photos of lanterns floating into the sky.

Discover the beauty of Sun Moon Lake on a private day trip from Taipei. Enjoy a scenic cruise across the lake’s tranquil waters, stroll along the picturesque Hanbi Trail, and visit peaceful temples overlooking the lake. Explore Ita Thao Indigenous Village to gain cultural insights, sample local snacks, and admire beautiful lakeside views Enjoy scenic boat cruise across Sun Moon Lake Walk the serene Hanbi Trail along the lakeshore Enjoy panoramic views from Wenwu Temple & Ci’en Pagoda Visit iconic lakeside temples and viewpoints Discover Ita Thao culture, food & lake views

Choose the Taipei experience that fits your travel style: a complete 4-hour private walking tour with Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Ximending, and Longshan Temple, or a shorter 3-hour private tour from Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to Longshan Temple. Both private tours are available in English, Spanish, and Russian. Discover Taipei with a local guide as you explore the city’s history, culture, religion, and everyday life. 4-Hour Private Tour: Visit Taipei 101 (exterior and shopping mall), Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Liberty Square, 228 Peace Memorial Park, the Presidential Office Building area, Ximending, and Longshan Temple. Observatory admission is optional and not included. 3-Hour Private Tour: Begin at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, continue through 228 Peace Memorial Park, the Presidential Office Building area and Ximending, and finish at Longshan Temple.

This trip is for you to seek for inner peaceful and make you to have a deeper tour experience. You may stay away from city in a whole day and be closed to country side to experience handmade noodle and visit the nature location such as Thousand Island Lake and Tea Plantation.

Discover Northern Taiwan on a private shore excursion from Keelung. Visit Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern in Pingxi, and explore the maze-like alleys of Jiufen.

Join us on a spiritual journey from Kaohsiung Harbor, where your adventure awaits! Explore the majestic Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, indulge in a delectable seafood lunch, and unleash your creativity with a hands-on Taiwanese pineapple cake DIY session. Then, immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of Lotus Pond, where vibrant temples and iconic dragon sculptures await. It's a day filled with discovery, flavors, and unforgettable moments. We also offer pickup & drop-off from Kaohsiung HSR Station, or Formosa Blvd Station. Please contact us if you would like to be pickup & drop-off from these 2 Stations. Reminder: Many Taiwan food stalls take cash only. Please bring NTD. An NTD exchange machine is available at Kaohsiung Harbor’s cruise terminal.

Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Forest Park are two of Taiwan's beloved scenic attractions. Visit both on a fun two-day adventure with a private guide. On Day 1, visit Sun Moon Lake, a local chocolate factory, and spend the night in a hotel (booking and fee not included). On Day 2, head to Alishan National Scenic Area to see waterfalls, trails, Alishan Forest Railway, mountains villages, and high altitude tea plantations. You'll also stop at two historic suspension bridges before heading back to Taipei.

Delve deeper into the culture of Taiwan on a trip to Wulai, where you’ll visit the Wulai Waterfall and watch an aboriginal folk dance show. Letting someone else drive allows you to appreciate Taiwan’s countryside, while a small group limited to 15 people ensures that you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Follow a professional tour guide to visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen memorial hall, a place of remembrance the national founding father, and see the auditorium, art gallery, exhibition room, library, the changing of the guard. After visit the memorial hall, tour guide will guide you to the Forty-four South Village, which was previously a residential area in Taipei for the military personnel of the Combined Logistics Command and their dependents. Also, you can visit the simple market on every weekend. Besides, tour guide will bring you to explore different kind of vegetarian cuisine surrounding the memorial hall or in the traditional market.

Learn something different during your stay in Taipei. Our experience allows you to grasp an understanding of analogue photography whilst capturing this unique city. We will guide you, with a traditional camera around Taipei's oldest district that boasts fascinating heritage, old architecture and lovely scenes of local life. Our tour allows you to learn a new skill whilst documenting your trip within a classic Taiwanese environment. Allow yourself to appreciate the slow photo process no matter what your standard of photography is, this package can be tailored to your level and group size.

By following our professional guide, in this 2-hour trip, you will have an unforgettable travel experience! We will visit the Beitou Hot Spring Museum located within the nearby Beitou Park, offering insights into the development of Beitou's hot spring culture. We'll also explore the Beitou Museum to learn about the local history, and don't forget the Taiwan's first green Library in Beitou. Join us to fully immerse yourself in the rich and diverse history and culture of Beitou. -Order Information- ．The tour duration will be adjusted due to traffic jam or weather. ．This tour includes a lot of walking, please measure your physical condition.

Experience Taipei like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering the city's most captivating secrets through our expertly crafted audio narratives. Unlike rushed group tours that force you through preset schedules, our self-guided experience empowers you to linger at sites that fascinate you most, skip attractions that don't resonate. Our professional storytellers bring Taiwan's rich history to life through exclusive insider tales, forgotten legends, and cultural insights that even locals rarely know, while our meticulously researched content reveals hidden architectural details, ancient rituals, and fascinating historical connections that transform ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary discovery. The crystal-clear narration, delivered with engaging warmth and perfect pacing, makes complex cultural concepts accessible and memorable, ensuring you'll walk away with profound understanding rather than superficial snapshots.

On this tour, you will visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world, where the exquisite art pieces will blow your mind; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent monument that symbolizes a significant period of Taiwan's history; Lungshan Temple that represents the local religious beliefs and practices; and the famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, that showcases the modern technology and globalization of the city. Of course, there are more to discover that you will just need come to find out.

Explore the culture and art, history and heart, of Taiwan's Central City on our Taichung Art & Culture Tour. Travel back in time with a tour and rich history lesson of the grandiose Wufeng Lin Family House, the preserved mansion of one of the most influential families during Taiwan's Japanese occupation. After lunch, visit the place that used to be the dormitory area built by the Taiwan Provincial Government for the residence of auditing office employees. It was then redeveloped into a cultural and creative center. Then, explore the ultra-modern National Taichung Theater, one of Taiwan’s most recent and renowned architectural achievements. Finally, return to nature with a visit to the Gaomei Wetlands, a well-preserved wetland habitat offering birdwatching and breathtaking sunsets.

Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful scenic area in Taiwan and a popular tourist destination. Besides the lakeside scenery, one can also enjoy boat rides, Taiwanese street food, gift shops, temples, a gondola, aborigine theme park, and more. It is for sure a must-see destination for anyone coming to vacation in Taiwan. • Visit Chung Tai Buddhism Monastery, one of the four biggest Buddhist monasteries in Taiwan. • Enjoy the natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and visit Wen-Wu Temple, Tehua Village, and Holy Monk Shrine which dotted at the lakeside hill • Lukang Town is well-known for having the most gorgeous temples in Taiwan. The two most famous temples in Lukang are Longshan Temple and Tienhou Temple. Lukang Longshan Temple is the largest temple in Lukang, highly valued as the Hall of Taiwanese Art & Culture and the Treasure of Chinese Architecture.

Skip the hours of research and explore Keelung’s hidden history on your own terms. This immersive digital adventure takes you back to 1935, guiding you through the historic "Little Ginza" (Gijūcho/Yi 2nd Road). Perfect for day-trippers and spontaneous travelers, this self-guided tour offers instant access to a curated route filled with colonial charm and interactive storytelling—no fixed schedule required. Total Freedom: Book now and start whenever you're ready. Your access remains valid for a long period, allowing for ultimate itinerary flexibility. Hassle-Free Exploration: No need to study maps or history books. Your digital guide provides a seamless, pre-planned walking path. Instant Activation: Receive your access code immediately upon booking. Just open your mobile browser and step into the past. Fully International: A complete English-language experience designed specifically for global explorers.

Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. In the city of Taipei, there are many great places where LGBT history was made. Let’s explore the journey towards the equal rights of LGBT community in Taiwan from 1980s to today. As the only country to legalize same-sex marriage, and also a pioneer in advocating LGBT rights in Asia, Taiwan has been keen on promoting LGBT tourism; the capital city—Taipei, is considered the most gay friendly city in Asia, where you can find gay bar, nightclubs, queer lifestyle stores, etc in the streets. In Taiwan, October is the month to celebrate the achievement of supporting LGBT rights, and also the month that Asia’s biggest pride parade is held—Taiwan LGBT Pride. So follow the rainbow! Embrace the city’s diversity and experience the lifestyle of LGBT community in Taipei.