Beyond Taipei: Discover More of Taiwan

Canada NewsWire

VANCOUVER, B.C., Aug. 29, 2026

VANCOUVER, B.C., Aug. 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- Taipei may be the starting point for many Canadian travellers visiting Taiwan, but it is only the beginning. From coastal landscapes and mountain sunrises to historic streets, hot springs and local food, every region offers a different way to experience Taiwan.

With destinations across the country easy to combine in one trip, the Taiwan Tourism Administration is encouraging Canadian visitors to go beyond the capital, stay longer and discover more of what Taiwan has to offer.

Interest in travelling further is already growing. In data used for its 2026 Travel Trends report, Skyscanner found that Canadian flight searches for Kaohsiung increased 122% compared with the previous year, highlighting growing interest in exploring destinations beyond Taipei.

"Taipei is a wonderful introduction to Taiwan, but it is just the beginning," said Sylvia S.H. Lee, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration's San Francisco Office, which oversees the Western Canada market. "We want travellers to experience the different character of each region, whether that means coastal scenery in the north, arts and culture in central Taiwan, historic cities and harbour life in the south, or the landscapes of the Pacific coast."

Go Beyond the Capital

In Northern Taiwan, travellers can head to Keelung for the dramatic coastal scenery of Heping Island, followed by an evening tasting local favourites at Miaokou Night Market. In nearby Yilan, the journey can slow down with a soak in the hot springs of Jiaoxi and a visit to the National Center for Traditional Arts.

Central Taiwan offers another side of the Taiwan experience. In Taichung, travellers can take in the striking architecture of the National Taichung Theater and explore the colourful Rainbow Village. Further south in Chiayi, the forests and famous sunrise views of Alishan can be paired with local flavours at Wenhua Road Night Market.

In Southern Taiwan, visitors can step into Taiwan's historic heart in Tainan, wandering the old streets of Anping before exploring one of the country's most celebrated local food scenes. Continue to Kaohsiung to discover the converted warehouses and public art of Pier-2 Art Center, then cross over to Qijin for seafood and seaside views.

For an entirely different pace, Eastern Taiwan offers some of the country's most memorable landscapes. Travellers can take the train along the Pacific coastline to Taitung, then continue to Green Island for a soak in the saltwater Zhaori Hot Spring overlooking the ocean.

Together, these destinations show just a few of the 100 Ways to Experience Taiwan, with each region offering its own combination of food, culture, nature, scenery and local lifestyles.

Turn One Stop Into a Multi-City Adventure

Exploring more of Taiwan is also easy to build into a single vacation. Taiwan High Speed Rail, Taiwan Rail, local public transportation and TaiwanPASS help connect cities and regions across the country, making multi-destination journeys convenient for international visitors.

A trip might start with a few days in Taipei before heading north to Keelung or Yilan, travelling through Taichung and Chiayi, continuing south to Tainan and Kaohsiung, or taking Taiwan Rail along the Pacific coast toward Taitung.

Rather than choosing just one place, travellers can combine several different sides of Taiwan within the same journey.

Taipei Is Just the Beginning

For Canadian travellers, a visit to Taiwan can be much more than a stay in the capital. Taipei provides an ideal gateway, but travelling further reveals the diversity that makes Taiwan such a rewarding destination.

Stay a little longer. Explore another city. Take the train further down the coast. Discover another night market, hot spring, historic neighbourhood or mountain landscape.

Taipei is the beginning. The rest of Taiwan is waiting to be explored.

ABOUT TAIWAN TOURISM ADMINISTRATION

The Taiwan Tourism Administration is the official government agency of Taiwan (R.O.C.) responsible for tourism policy development, destination marketing and international visitor promotion. In Western Canada, tourism marketing activities are managed by the San Francisco Office of the Taiwan Tourism Administration. Taiwan's current destination brand is "Waves of Wonder."

For more information, visit eng.taiwan.net.tw.

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