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The friendliest country in Asia — extraordinary night market food, dramatic mountains and bubble tea.
Taiwan is consistently rated the friendliest country in Asia by travellers — the warmth is completely genuine. Taipei is one of Asia's great cities: extraordinary night market food culture, world-class museums (the National Palace Museum holds China's greatest artefacts), excellent public transport and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it immediately liveable. The mountains are dramatic and accessible.
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Shilin and Ningxia night markets with a food guide who knows every stall.
The marble canyon and Eternal Spring Shrine with a guide.
The hillside gold mining town and the dramatic cliff coastline.
The most beautiful lake in Taiwan by bicycle.
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Taiwan's EasyCard covers all MRT, buses and the HSR (high-speed rail) — buy one at the airport immediately
Learn a few Mandarin phrases — even xièxiè (thank you) is met with genuine delight
Scooter rental is the best way to explore outside the cities — traffic is dense but orderly and scooter-friendly
Taiwan's 7-Eleven and FamilyMart convenience stores are extraordinary — hot food, ATMs, phone SIMs and anything else
The National Palace Museum requires at least 3 hours — the Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone are the most famous objects