11 days in Taiwan Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): steep yourself in history at .Sansia Tsu Shi Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hongludi. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Beitou Museum, see the interesting displays at Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hsing Tian Kong.

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Seattle, USA to Taipei is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Seattle to Taipei, you'll lose 16 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Seattle in January; daily highs in Taipei reach 67°F and lows reach 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Taitung.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): visit a coastal fixture at Green Island Lighthouse, then explore the gorgeous colors at Shilang, and then learn more about the world around you at Luan Shan Forest Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Taipei to Taitung takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can drive to Hengchun.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Kenting Long Keng Ecological Reserve, get outside with Dawan Kenting Beach Park, then get outside with Little Bay Beach, and finally get some thrills out on the water with Kenting Tribe 1173 Surf Shop.

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Drive from Taitung to Hengchun in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in January, and nighttime lows around 61°F. You will leave for Kaohsiung on the 22nd (Sun).

On the 22nd (Sun), take an in-depth tour of Cihou Fort, explore the landscape on two wheels at Seaside Park, and then get outside with Qi Jing Bathing Beach. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Andy's Cab - Private Tour Guide, get outside with Ai He (Love River), and then view the masterpieces at The Pier-2 Art Centre.

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Getting from Hengchun to Kaohsiung by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Taipei.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take a stroll through Ximending, take in the spiritual surroundings of Lungshan Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Songshan Ciyou Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at National Palace Museum, contemplate the long history of Taipei Confucius Temple, then admire the striking features of Dalongdong Bao An Temple, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Datong Old Street.

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Take a train from Kaohsiung to Taipei in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. While traveling from Kaohsiung, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Taipei, ranging from highs of 67°F to lows of 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.