Traveling in Taiwan: A Taiwan Travel Expert’s 2022 Guide – Spiritual Travels

Last updated on January 24, 2021 by Nick Kembel

Taiwan is a small island nation that packs a serious punch. At only 36,193 km², it is about the size of Vancouver Island in my native Canada, but home to a staggering 23.8 million people.

Do not be fooled by its compact size, however. Cliché notwithstanding, traveling in Taiwan has something for everyone: the tallest mountains in Northeast Asia, rich history & culture, welcoming locals, some of the best night markets and street food in the world – the list goes on. To get a better idea, see my ever-growing list of 55 incredible things to do in Taiwan.

I’ve lived in Taiwan for over 10 years. I’m married to a Taiwanese, and my two kids were born and raised in Taiwan. I’ve written articles about Taiwan for CNN, National Geographic Traveller, Discover Taipei, and Taiwan Travel Magazine, as well as my book, Taiwan in the Eyes of a Foreigner, which has sold more than 7000 copies.

This Taiwan travel guide links out to all of my most useful articles for planning a Taiwan trip. Here on my Taiwan travel blog, Spiritual Travels, you’ll find some of the most comprehensive Taiwan travel information available in English online, all based on years of on-the-ground research. I also offer free Taiwan travel tips and will answer any questions you have about your trip to Taiwan in my Taiwan Travel Planning group, so please join!

Let the below be your personal guide to traveling in Taiwan. So now, let’s dive in!