{"id":13201,"date":"2025-05-05T17:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-08-28T02:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:05:39","slug":"taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-taipei-to-kenting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/2025\/taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-taipei-to-kenting\/","title":{"rendered":"My 10-Day Taiwan Solo Travel Adventure: From Modern Taipei to Beautiful Kenting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OMG you guys! I just got back from the most EPIC Taiwan solo travel adventure and I&#8217;m still buzzing with energy?? Honestly? Before this trip I had SO many misconceptions about Taiwan \u2013 thought it&#8217;d be crowded, chaotic, maybe even a bit intimidating for solo female travelers. Boy was I WRONG! My 10-day journey from Taipei to Kenting completely shattered all my preconceptions and gave me the most soul-refreshing experience ever. From secret presidential escape tunnels to volcanic islands and night markets that&#8217;ll make you drool \u2013 this Taiwan solo travel adventure was everything I dreamed of AND more. Let me spill all the tea??<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-top:3em;margin-bottom:2em\"><nav id=\"table-of-contents-for-travelogue\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"table of contents\" style=\"background:#fcfcfc;border:1px solid #ededed;border-radius:2px;padding:1.2em 1.5em 0.5em;width:auto;float:none;clear:both;width:auto;margin-bottom:1em\"><p style=\"font-weight: bold;text-align:center;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0 !important;padding-top:0;font-size:1.3em\">Table of Travelogue<\/p><ul style=\"padding-left:1em;margin-bottom:1em\"><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#day-1-arrival-taipei-grand-hotel-secrets\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Day 1: Arrival &amp; Taipei Grand Hotel Secrets<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-3\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25e6 ';color:#aaa;margin-left:1em\">\n                    <a href=\"#taipei-first-impressions\" style=\"text-decoration:none\">Taipei First Impressions<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#day-2-geological-wonders-at-yehliu-geopark\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Day 2: Geological Wonders at Yehliu Geopark<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#day-3-taoyuan-countryside-charm\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Day 3: Taoyuan Countryside Charm<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#day-4-tainans-confucian-wisdom\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Day 4: Tainan&#039;s Confucian Wisdom<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#days-5-7-kenting-tropical-paradise\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Days 5-7: Kenting Tropical Paradise<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#days-8-10-taipei-revisited-reflections\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Days 8-10: Taipei Revisited &amp; Reflections<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-costs\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Taiwan Solo Travel Adventure Costs<\/a>\n                <\/li><li class=\"toc-item toc-level-2\" style=\"line-height:1em !important;margin-bottom:0.7em;list-style-type:'\u25cf ';color:#ccc\">\n                    <a href=\"#final-thoughts-tips\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em\">Final Thoughts &amp; Tips<\/a>\n                <\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-1-arrival-taipei-grand-hotel-secrets\">Day 1: Arrival &amp; Taipei Grand Hotel Secrets<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touched down at Taoyuan Airport around 3pm, and lemme tell ya \u2013 the efficiency blew my mind?? Got through immigration in like 15 mins flat! Pro tip: Grab a local SIM at the airport (about $15 USD for 10 days unlimited data). Took the Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station (35 mins, super clean and quiet??). Checked into my hostel near Ximending \u2013 super trendy area with neon lights everywhere, kinda felt like a cleaner version of Tokyo&#8217;s Shibuya??<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel.avif 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel.webp 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-768x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-at-taipei-grand-hotel.jpg 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Taiwan solo travel adventure at Taipei Grand Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-101\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>The majestic Taipei Grand Hotel &#8211; my first stop!<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip.avif 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip.webp 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-architecture-during-taiwan-trip.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Traditional architecture during Taiwan trip\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-102\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Those intricate roof details tho??<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First real adventure? The GRAND HOTEL y&#8217;all! This place is LEGENDARY \u2013 hosted everyone from Elvis to world leaders?? Joined their historical tour (NT$300, about $10 USD) and learned CRAZY stories. Did you know Chiang Kai-shek had secret escape tunnels?? We actually got to walk through the West Secret Passage \u2013 complete with a SLIDE for quick escapes?? Felt like a spy movie! Our guide whispered about &#8220;strong energy spots&#8221; and wealth corners \u2013 of course I stood there extra long?? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meituan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meituan app<\/a> helped me find amazing beef noodle soup nearby afterward \u2013 lifesaver for hungry travelers!<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taipei-first-impressions\">Taipei First Impressions<\/h3>\n            \n\n            \n            <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n                <li><strong>People:<\/strong> SO friendly?? Like &#8220;random granny helped me read bus schedule&#8221; friendly<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Cleanliness:<\/strong> Spotless streets \u2013 not a single gum stain!<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Efficiency:<\/strong> MRT comes every 2 mins?? How??<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Food:<\/strong> Night market stinky tofu&#8230; acquired taste ngl??<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-2-geological-wonders-at-yehliu-geopark\">Day 2: Geological Wonders at Yehliu Geopark<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Woke up stupid early (jetlag ugh) but caught the first bus to Yehliu Geopark?? 90 mins from Taipei. HOLY. COWS. This place looks like another PLANET?? Those mushroom rocks and sea erosion formations \u2013 Mother Nature showing OFF! Spent 3 hours wandering the 1.7km coastline, constantly going &#8220;WHOA LOOK AT THAT ONE!&#8221; like a total tourist?? Pro tip: Wear STURDY shoes \u2013 those volcanic rocks are slippery AF.<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip.avif 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip.webp 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-768x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_yehliu-rock-formations-during-taiwan-trip.jpg 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Yehliu rock formations during Taiwan trip\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Queen&#8217;s Head rock &#8211; nature&#8217;s sculpture!<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan.avif 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan.webp 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-768x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-views-in-taiwan.jpg 2240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Coastal views in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-104\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>That coastline tho??<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bird nerds listen up?? Yehliu is a MIGRATION HOTSPOT! Saw these adorable little warblers (March-April prime time)?? Felt like my Taiwan solo travel adventure suddenly became a NatGeo documentary?? Lunch was fresh seafood at a nearby fishing village \u2013 squid so fresh it practically jumped on my grill??<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-3-taoyuan-countryside-charm\">Day 3: Taoyuan Countryside Charm<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Took a local train to Taoyuan (40 mins) for some countryside vibes?? Visited Shimen Reservoir \u2013 such peaceful walking trails surrounded by tea plantations?? Found this adorable library cafe called &#8220;Whispers of Solitude&#8221; \u2013 perfect spot for journaling about my Taiwan solo travel adventure?? Biked around the reservoir feeling like the main character in some indie film??<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taoyuan-countryside-landscapes.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Taoyuan countryside landscapes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-105\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Shimen Reservoir serenity<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_forest-paths-in-taiwan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Forest paths in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-106\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>That magical forest road??<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stumbled upon a local temple festival with this INSANE traditional band?? Those red feather headdresses!?? Taiwanese grandma force-fed me pineapple cakes \u2013 when in Rome right?? Checked out <a href=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/2024\/anhui-slow-life-retreat\/\">Beyond Crowds: Anhui Hidden Treasures<\/a> for inspiration \u2013 their countryside vibes reminded me so much of this area!<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-4-tainans-confucian-wisdom\">Day 4: Tainan&#8217;s Confucian Wisdom<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-speed rail to Tainan (2 hours) \u2013 SO efficient!?? Visited the Confucius Temple, Taiwan&#8217;s OLDEST?? (1665!!) Got chills standing where scholars studied centuries ago?? The &#8220;All Taiwan First School&#8221; plaque hit different?? Our guide shared heartbreaking stories about Japanese occupation damage \u2013 made me appreciate the preservation even more.<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-300x231.avif 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-1024x787.avif 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-768x590.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history.avif 2186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-300x231.webp 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-1024x787.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-768x590.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history.webp 2186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-768x590.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_tainan-confucius-temple-history.jpg 2186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Tainan Confucius Temple history\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-107\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Sacred halls of learning<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan.avif 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan.webp 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_traditional-corridors-in-taiwan.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Traditional corridors in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-108\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Those colorful ceiling details??<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ate my weight in Tainan specialties?? Danzai noodles, coffin bread (yes really??), and milkfish soup \u2013 food coma achieved?? Explored Anping Old Fort and Tree House \u2013 banyan trees swallowing buildings like something from Jurassic Park?? Found amazing Fujian-style architecture that reminded me of <a href=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/2024\/footprints-in-fujian-7-day-hiking-odyssey\/\">Footprints in Fujian<\/a>!<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"days-5-7-kenting-tropical-paradise\">Days 5-7: Kenting Tropical Paradise<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Took a scenic train to Fangliao then bus to Kenting?? First glimpse of the Pacific Ocean \u2013 TEARS y&#8217;all?? Stayed at a surf hostel and met the COOLEST international crew?? Spent days beach-hopping:<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n                <li><strong>Baisha Beach:<\/strong> Horseback riding at sunset?? Core memory unlocked!<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Eluanbi Lighthouse:<\/strong> Taiwan&#8217;s southernmost point \u2013 epic selfie spot<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Kenting National Park:<\/strong> Hiked through tropical forest to cliff views<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_kenting-beach-relaxation.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Kenting beach relaxation\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-109\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Beach vibes in Kenting??<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_coastal-cliffs-in-taiwan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Coastal cliffs in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-110\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Dramatic Kenting coastlines<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Night market game STRONG here?? Grilled squid, papaya milk, and mochi the size of my fist?? Spent one magical day sailing to <strong>Xiao Liuqiu Island<\/strong> \u2013 sea turtles everywhere!! Snorkeled in crystal waters feeling like Ariel?? This Taiwan solo travel adventure kept delivering surprises!<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"days-8-10-taipei-revisited-reflections\">Days 8-10: Taipei Revisited &amp; Reflections<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in Taipei for final explorations?? Visisted Chiang Kai-shek Memorial (those changing guards!), got lost in bookstore alleys, and ate at Din Tai Fung ORIGINAL location?? Bought SO much pineapple cake omg??<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views.avif 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_taipei-cityscape-views.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Taipei cityscape views\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-111\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Urban jungle meets mountain backdrop<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n\n                \n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"display: block !important;\">\n                    <picture><source type=\"image\/avif\" 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https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_night-market-food-in-taiwan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13201_night-market-food-in-taiwan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, (min-width: 1025px) 35vw\" alt=\"Night market food in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-112\" \/><\/picture>\n                    <figcaption>Night market feast??<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                \n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Biggest surprises?<\/strong> How WRONG my preconceptions were! Taiwanese people are the KINDEST humans?? Everything&#8217;s orderly but not rigid?? Nature blew me away?? Food coma achieved daily?? Used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.12306.cn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12306.cn<\/a> to book my return train \u2013 so easy even with Google Translate!<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taiwan-solo-travel-adventure-costs\">Taiwan Solo Travel Adventure Costs<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n                <table>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost (10 days)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>$250 USD (hostels\/guesthouses)<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Food<\/td><td>$180 USD (night markets FTW!)<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Transport<\/td><td>$120 USD (HSR, buses, MRT)<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Activities<\/td><td>$100 USD (tours, entries)<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Misc<\/td><td>$50 USD (souvenirs, snacks)<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\">TOTAL<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\">$700 USD<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/figure>\n            \n\n            \n            <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts-tips\">Final Thoughts &amp; Tips<\/h2>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Taiwan solo travel adventure changed me?? Proved that sometimes the echo chamber of travel forums gets it WRONG \u2013 Taiwan exceeded every expectation?? For first-timers:<\/p>\n            \n\n            \n            <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n                <li>Get an EasyCard for ALL transport<\/li>\n                <li>Learn basic Mandarin phrases (but English widely understood)<\/li>\n                <li>Try EVERY night market food (yes even stinky tofu!)<\/li>\n                <li>Pack layers \u2013 mountain\/city\/beach temps vary!<\/li>\n                <li>Allow flexibility \u2013 some best moments unplanned!<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            \n\n            \n            <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already planning my next trip back?? Maybe combine with <a href=\"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/2024\/hidden-guangdong-journey\/\">Hidden Guangdong Journey<\/a>! Taiwan solo travel adventure? 11\/10 would recommend??<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover my unforgettable Taiwan solo travel adventure covering Taipei&#8217;s Grand Hotel secret tunnels, Yehliu&#8217;s geological wonders, Tainan&#8217;s Confucian heritage, and Kenting&#8217;s tropical beaches. Perfect guide for first-time visitors!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"Taiwan Solo Travel Adventure, Taipei to Kenting Itinerary, Taiwan Geological Wonders","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,224],"tags":[7,226,228,227,225],"class_list":["post-13201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-asia-travel","category-solo-travel","tag-budget-travel","tag-female-solo-travel","tag-kenting-beaches","tag-taipei-travel","tag-taiwan-itinerary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13201"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13298,"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13201\/revisions\/13298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chinatourtip.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}