Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 56 min
Jioufen (22 min) References to this seaside village date back to 1430 when it was a center for gold mining. New Taipei City Government Gold Museum (25 min) Open-air museum on gold-mining culture, plus the historic chalet of Crown Prince Hirohito. Yeliou (38 min) Cape in north Taiwan, known for rock formations in the Yehliu Geopark & the elaborate Baoan Temple. Jiufen Old Street (20 min) Bustling district known for its narrow streets, food stalls & sweeping views of the mountains & sea. Zhongzheng Park (16 min) Verdant city park with recreational facilities, a Buddhist temple & a towering goddess statue. Heping Island Park (12 min) Known for diving, this coastal park also features eroded rocks & special-shaped animal stones. Chaojing Park (5 min) Scenic coastal area with beaches, unusual rock formations, striking landscapes & a sculpture museum. Keelung Night Market (21 min) Bustling, open-air market with many stalls serving Taiwanese street food, unique snacks & sweets. Jinguashih (25 min) Legendary town for its historic gold & copper mines & as a World War II prisoner-of-war camp. Shifen Waterfall (32 min) At 40 m. wide, this well-known cascade waterfall in scenic surrounds is the broadest in Taiwan. National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (11 min) Marine science museum in a converted power plant offering interactive activities, a cinema & trails. Peace Island (10 min) Compact resort island with unusually shaped coastal rocks, a seawater swimming pool & scenic walks. Golden Waterfall (18 min) Roadside waterfall flowing over rust-colored rocks & soil due to minerals from a former mining area. Shen’ao Elephant Trunk Rock (11 min) Natural rock arch said to resemble the head & trunk of an elephant as it plunges into the sea. Shifen Old Street (33 min) Railroad tracks run through this old street with shops & restaurants, plus sky-lantern lightings. |