Taiwan

Tainan is the oldest city on the island of Taiwan, and under the reign of the Qing Dynasty it was the island’s Capital.

There are many different temples and Taoist shrines to visit in Tainan and in the city centre, you’ll find several historic monuments from Zheng’s regime, the Qing dynasty and the Japanese colonial era.  Amongst the carefully preserved sites are Confucius’ temple, two major city gates and the former city hall.

For an insight to local life, head for Tainan’s night market which fills the streets from 17:00 on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Taiwan’s modern capital unites today’s metropolitan way of life with the traditions of old. Here, art, ancient architecture and 21st century living jostle for space side by side.

Taipei’s skyline is accented by the 509m-tall, Taipei 101 skyscraper.  There are high-end stores at the tower’s base and a rapid elevator taking you to an observatory at the top.
Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets.

Whilst in Taipei, we recommend a visit to Jiu Fen Old Street, where you can enjoy a traditional tea in a traditional setting, with a view of both the mountains and the ocean.

On the northeastern coast, Zhongzheng park is another main attraction.  Here is the statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, and the largest statue of a goddess in all of southeast Asia.