r/taiwantravel

I’m planning a trip to Taiwan and considering visiting Alishan specifically for the famous railway/train ride and mountain scenery.
Since it’s quite a long journey from Taipei, I’m wondering if it’s actually worth making the trip

For those who have been:
Was the Alishan Railway worth the time and effort?
Is the scenery/experience really that special?
Any tips for booking the train tickets?

Would love to hear honest opinions, especially from people who have done the trip. 😊

Wondering if anyone’s stayed in Shizhuo as a base to get to Alishan. I’m planning to visit Alishan for 2 days in December and staying in the park itself is just insanely expensive so this seems more reasonable. Would love to hear what people’s experience with this was & if you have a recommendation on where to stay? Thanks

Hi hi. im looking for some (or as many) reccomendations, id be going taiwan maybe around april-june. Time period, dont know yet.. but i need travel spots! Itd be my mum and I, we're not big activity people but some is fine, we do love walking, beaches, ive never been to any hot Springs, love mountains and things like that, tea, vegetarian food (not a have to) and just anything generally pretty, and easy. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I’m a solo female traveler visiting Taiwan for 10 days from October 21st to October 31st.

My itinerary is 100% flexible and open right now. I want to experience a great mix of Taiwan's beautiful nature and day hikes, but I also love exploring the cities, historic streets, culture, and eating my way through the night markets!

Since I haven't locked down my travel route or bookings yet, I can easily adapt to your schedule if our paths cross! I'm looking to connect with fellow solo travelers, expat women, or locals who want to team up.

• What I'm hoping to do:
  • Nature & Landscapes: Catching a sunrise at Alishan, exploring Sun Moon Lake, or doing scenic day hikes around Yangmingshan in Taipei.
  • City & Culture: Wandering the old historic alleys of Jiufen, cafe-hopping in Taipei, hunting down the best stinky tofu and bubble tea at night markets, or exploring historical temples.
• We can split a charter taxi or rent a car for a day trip to harder-to-reach trailheads/coastal towns, explore a city center together, or just meet up for dinner and drinks in the evening.

 

About Me: Easy-going, reliable, safety-conscious, and always down for a good laugh. I also love taking photos for each other!

If you’re going to be in Taiwan during late October and want to co-plan an adventure or just grab a bite, please comment below or send me a DM! Let's make the most of these 10 days. 🙌

Hiii everyone!
I (f/32) plan to make a solo trip to Taiwan in this November and I need some help with it.
I will spend 5 whole days on the island and I'd like to see the most I can while I'm there. I'm thinking about going along the Eastern side from Taipei and then taking the high speed rail from Kaohsiung to go back. I'd like to see some of the local culture and traditions, I don't mind going to the tourist traps if it's necessary but I'd rather see the countryside, the slow, laidback life and have some rest of mind there too. For my last 1-2 days I'd do Taipei and the first 3-4 days the East/Southeast. I heard that at Wai'ao beach you can take surf classes for beginners and that got my attention. But I don't know if I'll have time for that. I know 5 days is very short, but now I cannot leave work for a longer period sadly.

Can you please help me recommend some attractions, places, towns, programs that are maybe underrated or not so touristy? (If something is a MUST I can do the popular, "every travellers should try out" stuff too.) Also it would be nice if the travel time to it didn't take up half a day, I won't rent a car.

Are Klook eSIMs actually connected to Taiwan cell towers? Or do they route through Singapore or HK cell towers?

I’m going to Taiwan soon and I purchased an eSIM through Klook because I wanted data as soon as I landed and didn’t want to stand in line at the booth to purchase one after a long flight.

The eSIM is advertised as connecting through Chunghwa, but when I linked the eSIM to my phone, it says it’s an “Singtel” eSIM. Based on my search, Singtel is a Singapore telecompany. And the APN info for connection has a “hk” url.

Did anyone else get the same set up info when they purchased a Klook eSIM in advance? Were you connected to Chunghwa towers when you actually arrived?