Travel to Taiwan

2023

It is undeniable that this year, Taiwan's tourism trend by itself is extremely strong.

After the official Taiwan opened the country.

and issuing measures to stimulate tourism for Thai nationals

Able to enter Taiwan and stay for 14 consecutive days without applying for a visa.

Valid until 31 July 2023

"

Taiwan

" has become one of the most popular destinations for Thai people this year.

It is featured in both tourist attractions and street food.

Especially the Taiwanese milk tea that is very famous.

And many other sacred temples that Thai people like to travel to ask for blessings

Most importantly, the budget for traveling in Taiwan is not as expensive as you think.

Because the New Taiwan dollar (TWD) currency is similar to the Thai baht.

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All you need to know

Before traveling to Taiwan 2023/2023

Q : Is Taiwan a country?


A :

 Taiwan is officially known as the "

Republic

of China". It is a special administrative area with Taipei as its capital.

legally

Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China (People's Republic of China) or as we call it.

"Mainland China"

Q : What is the best month to travel in Taiwan?


A : Taiwan has an island topography with four seasons. Taiwan's temperature fluctuates depending on the season.

For the season that tourists are most popular to visit are spring and winter


- Spring: February-April 


- Summer: May-August 


- Autumn: September-November 


- Winter: December- January

Q : Which airlines fly directly to Taiwan?


A : There are many airlines that offer direct flights.

Bangkok-Taipei has both low cost and full service such as Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, EVA Air, China Airlines, Thai Air Asia, Thai VietJet Air, etc. Prices vary.

But most of the round-trip tickets to Taiwan

It is about 8,000-12,000 baht, depending on the type of service and travel time.

Currently, there is also a new  airline, Taiwan's

STARLUX Airlines

 , which has just opened a direct flight route from Bangkok to Taipei.

(Suvarnabhumi - Taoyuan) with full service.

It is another option for people who want to travel to Taiwan.

Q : Traveling to Taiwan

What is your budget?


A : Travel budget and expenses throughout the trip.

It depends on individual travel planning.

Some may focus on shopping, staying in 4-5 star hotels, while others may focus on traveling across the city and eating out.

Taiwan has a high-speed train (THSR) that runs between cities in a matter of hours.

And there is a public transport that covers the entire island.

Even going to Taiwan for 4 days 3 nights or a short trip.

can go to many cities

And Taiwan's currency is similar to Thailand.

inexpensive products

Therefore, it is a coordinated trip abroad that is not very high (1 Taiwan dollar = approximately 1.08 Thai baht).

Recommended places to visit in Taiwan 2023. Travel by yourself.

without reconciling tour

The weather in Taiwan is like a woman's mood.

change back and forth

The weather forecast is like a man.

Lies can't be trusted

.

To illustrate how fickle the weather in Taiwan is.

Due to the terrain of the island

On a cold northern day

In the south, it may be very hot.

Especially in Taipei where it rains often.

Until there is a saying, "

Whoever comes to Taipei and hasn't seen the rain yet?

It means that you haven't arrived in Taipei yet.

"

for this trip

We leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

to Taoyuan International Airport

by a Taiwanese national airline like

STARLUX Airlines

, from January 20 onwards

There will be an increase from 1 flight to 2 flights per day.

to support the travel of Thai tourists

You can follow more details at

www.starlux-airlines.com

1. Beitou Hot Spring Town Scenic Area (Beitou) Beitou


City is located in the north of Taipei.

It is known as a city of hot springs.

Especially during the period when Japan used to rule Taiwan.

Has developed this area to be a city of hot springs with baths and a viewpoint as an important highlight

especially the area

"Abyssal Hell" where hot steamy smoke erupts all the time

It is a natural scenery spot that should be experienced by yourself once.

2. Beitou Public Library


Not far from the Beitou Hot Springs Scenic Area.

There is a park where the Beitou Public Library is located.

Distinguished by beautiful architecture.

Used to be ranked as one of the 25 most beautiful libraries in the world.

There are tens of thousands of books waiting for readers from all over the world. It is also an environmentally friendly green library.

Solar panels are used to produce energy instead of using electricity.

3. Beitou Hot Springs Museum


In the past, it was Taiwan's largest bathhouse, built in 1913, during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan.

This gives the bathhouse a distinctly Japanese vibe.

Many nobles and famous people came to this place.

But at present, it has been changed to a two-story red brick mixed with wood museum.

which tells the story of the history of Beitou's hot springs

Inside there are artifacts and information about the bathing culture of the past.

4. Nong Chan Monastery (Nung Chan Monastery)


may be a name that Thai tourists are not familiar with.

But this temple, established in 1975, stands out for its beautiful architecture.

In the foreground is water.

In the background is Yangmingshan Mountain.

reflecting the simplicity of nature

On the building, there are inscribed letters of Dharma that allow the light to shine through.

Based on the concept of Spiritual Environment that emphasizes human attention to others.

put into society and nature, like Master Ven Dongchu, the founder who devoted himself to developing and focusing on farming methods.

5. Ah Cheng Goose Meat Restaurant (阿城鵝肉)


, a Michelin Guide restaurant in Taipei that is popular with Taiwanese, has been awarded the Bib Gourmand for two years in a row.

"Smoked Goose Meat" and "Salt Baked Clams" along with other menus.

that focuses on Taiwanese flavors and drinks

Importantly, the food at this restaurant is not as expensive as you think.

There is a sauce cooking corner available.

Can walk to cook sauces and sauces as you like. 

6. Xiahai Chenghuang Temple


This temple is considered a sacred temple that Taiwanese people like to travel to pay respect to the city pillar.

which is enshrined of many gods

one of them is

cheng wang god

That Taiwanese people respect as the deity who governs the city every year there will be a parade ceremony to invite the god Cheng Wang.

It is said that each year about 6,000 couples come to visit Xiahai Chenghuang Temple to worship.

After fulfilling what he had requested

7. Longshan


Temple, a famous temple that Thai people know well

It is an old temple built in 1738 as a place to worship Guan Yin and Ma Zho Bo.

The temple grounds are enshrined many gods.

People are popular to ask for blessings about work, fortune, health, children, and girlfriends.

red thread

and the Longshan Temple amulet that everyone must buy as a souvenir to return to their home

8. Liu Bi Ju Restaurant (六必居)


Teochew rice porridge restaurant in New Taipei City.

It is considered a great highlight that food lovers should not miss.

because to experience traditional Taiwanese food

Especially the Teochew boiled rice menu.

served in a hot casserole

Mix fresh seafood ingredients in boiled rice.

Add the concentrated broth that is cooked for up to 30 minutes before the rice porridge casserole is served to gourmets.

9. Christmasland, New Taipei 


, December every year

Christmasland area in New Taipei City

will be decorated with a large Christmas tree

Beautifully decorated with neon lights in the cool weather.

to get the atmosphere of the upcoming Christmas and New Year

If anyone travels here, travel easily by getting off at Banqiao Railway Station.

10. Ten Drum Cultural


Village

Don't forget to visit the Drum Tower Cultural Village.

In the past used to be a sugar factory before.

But since the end of World War II, the place has gradually deteriorated.

until permanently closed

At present, the official has developed into a tourist destination.

You can watch a drumming art show.

There is a rooftop view point.

Including restaurants to support tourists

Especially the Magical Space library with a magic-themed cafe nearby.

There are many spots to take pictures.

should be quite popular with Thai people

11. Zhu Xinju Restaurant Zhu Xinju (筑馨居)


is considered the best traditional restaurant that should be tried once.

If visiting Tainan, Taiwan

It is a restaurant that has received the 2022 Bib Gourmet award. The shop is an old wooden house over 100 years old, where the owner still maintains the original style.

The highlight is that this restaurant doesn't have a menu.

The restaurant will prepare the food to serve for you.

The most delicious highlight is braised pork, tri-colored eggs, clams with zucchini, etc., served with tea.

And after the meal, the restaurant will serve home-made tofu to finish off. 

12. Hayashi Department Store


Taiwan's first Japanese department store was built in 1932. Inside the department store there is a classic brass elevator.

This is Taiwan's first elevator.

The top area of ​​the department store

Used to be damaged by bombs during World War 2, now there is a memorial.

Inside the department store

Still selling products as usual

Most of them are souvenirs, souvenirs, snacks, tea, clothes and general cute things.

13. Tainan Confucius Temple


An old temple with beautiful architecture.

used to be used as the highest educational institute to learn various subjects

of Confucianism

Men who wish to become philosophers and civil servants will study here.

making it known as the first school in Taiwan

Inside there is a statue of Confucius.

Chinese philosophers like gods of wisdom and Confucian ideas still influence Taiwan today.


14. Xin Mala Hotpot (新馬辣)


is believed to be one of the foodie destinations of Thai people.

Must have the name of the restaurant "Xin Ma La" included. This restaurant is a premium buffet.

All-inclusive price is not more than 1,000 baht. There are a variety of soups to choose from.

good raw materials

along with drinks and ice cream flavors

There are currently many branches together.

Especially in the Ximending area where Thai people are well known.

15. Sihcao Green Tunnel


, an eco-tourism attraction in Tainan City.

Taiwanese people like to come to cruise to see the nature of the mangrove forest.

The distance is about 750 meters to experience the abundance on both sides of the canal.

The highlight is the lush green trees that curve together like a tunnel over the canal.

Allowing tourists to take a boat ride through to see the beauty of nature.

16. Mazu Temple (Luermen Tianhou Gong)


is known as a temple that Taiwanese people have great respect.

It is a place where many gods are enshrined.

Tourists like to travel to pray for blessings and take risks.

In front of the temple, there are statues of two sister gods.

who served as an assistant to Lord Mazu

When someone in distress came to ask for help, the first was "Gao Ming", a clairvoyant god.

Can be seen a thousand miles away

The second one, Gao Qiao, is a divine ear.

A voice was heard from a land of ten thousand miles.

Both of these are considered gods that the Chinese have worshiped and worshiped for hundreds of years.

17. Dong Xiang Restaurant Dong Xiang (東香臺菜海味料理)


is another Taiwanese restaurant that received a Michelin guide award.

First opened in 1989, continued from generation to generation.

Even though it's a small shop

But is famous for delicious seafood.

The ingredients used to cook are all fresh.

And also focusing on being environmentally friendly. In addition, there are fish crackers as souvenirs as well as the shop's signature.

18. Qigu Salt Mountains


, Qigu District, Tainan City, Taiwan

It was originally an important salt production site for hundreds of years.

Even nowadays, modern technology and production methods are used.

But the Qigu Salt Mountain area is still open as a tourist attraction to experience the historical traces.

In the area of ​​the former salt fields, there are still salt mountains formed by the deposition of salt, rocks, soil, and sand in large amounts until it looks like a small mountain.

There is also a spot where you can make your own salt-covered souvenirs nearby.

19. Jingzijiao Wapan Salt Fields


Not far from Qigu Salt Mountain, there is a tile salt field.

Built in 1818, this area used to be a large salt pan.

Villagers brought tiles to lay in the salt fields.

so that the salt does not stick to the surface of the soil

When the sun shines down, it will be a picture of the glistening salt fields.

This area is a popular spot for tourists to take pictures.

There is a point selling souvenirs.

Including keychains, salt amulets, spa salts, and ice cream that uses salt as a raw material.

20. Chiayi Street Food Chiayi


City is located in southwestern Taiwan.

It can easily be reached by high-speed train (THSR) from Taipei.

In addition to being on the way through Alishan National Park

The city is also known for its delicious local cuisine.

There is also a famous street food street selling a variety of food, snacks and drinks.

Including inexpensive clothes

21. Smart Fish Restaurant (林聰明沙鍋魚頭)


Smart Fish is the name of the restaurant that originated Chiayi's signature fish head stew.

It has even appeared in the Netflix documentary Street Food.

Especially the fish head menu that comes with concentrated broth, simmered for 8 hours, made from quality ingredients.

Served with special sauce

Anyone passing through Chiayi should come and taste it once.

22. Hinoki Village


Japanese style village built with traditional wooden buildings.

Located not far from Chiayi Train Station.

It is still well preserved.

Inside there is a museum telling the story of the past.

Exhibiting old tea leaves, antique collectibles, and a Japanese garden corner for taking pictures.

along with a shop selling souvenirs, food and beverages

23. Taiwanese Chicken Rice Restaurant (嘉義噴水雞肉飯)


Chicken Rice is a local dish that should not be missed when visiting Chiayi City.

Especially, this restaurant can be called a great restaurant and a famous restaurant.

with the concept of preserving traditional local flavors for more than 80 years, making it a location that both Taiwanese and tourists come to eat continuously

24. Restaurant SAN HO YAN (叁和院 台灣風格飲食)


Taiwanese-style fusion food with branches in many major cities.

If anyone visits Gloria Outlets shopping, they can go to this restaurant.

There are many awards guaranteed.

Especially the braised pork rice menu that should not be missed.

The menu has a wide variety to choose from.

It focuses on the combination of the East and the West.

Followed by a menu of steamed buns that will create cute animal patterns for customers.

25. Gloria Outlets Finish


off at a famous shopping destination for foreign tourists.

Because it is located near Taoyuan International Airport.

You can take the train to Taoyuan HSR Station and walk through the connecting link.

In addition to having restaurants, drinks and convenience stores.

The main highlight is various brand stores.

lined up to become an outlet kingdom that should not be missed.

spacious

It can be said that 1 hour of shopping is definitely not enough.

Thank you : Taiwan Tourism Office

Bangkok

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