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Find the right adventure for you through Taiwan. We've got 45 tours going to Taiwan, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 16 days. The most popular month to go is October, which has the most tour departures. Want to know more about Taiwan? Check out our Taiwan Travel Guide .

45 Taiwan tour packages with 67 reviews

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Explore Taiwan

I was in Taiwan on my solo trip. After checking out of my hotel at 11.30 am, I got a message that my flight was delayed by 5 hours. I was elated as I got a few more hours to roam around the beautiful city of Taipei, but I had to keep my luggage somewhere. There, among the many boons and banes, technology became a savior for travelers like us. Suddenly, my experience in Europe flashed in mind that I realized there must be luggage storage rental services in Asia as well. Well, luckily I got to know about Lalalocker, my savior. It was cheap as well and they operate out of salons, restaurants, cafes and many other common locations along the metro. I kept it in Ludique creme. However, these services recommend you not to keep expensive items in your luggage, just in case. So, keep a small backpack handy to carry your expensive stuff with you before ditching your luggage. This service of Lalalocker in Taiwan made my day! Nice service.

In-depth Cultural
Christmas & New Year

Taiwan Express

Amazing trip with fast pace, moving all the time and staying at different hotels every night. Great value for the money! Alan with his experience and great communication skills made the tour well organized and enjoyable.

Coach / Bus

Around Formosa Taiwan

This was an excellent tour!!! Alan Chou was a fantastic tour guide -- knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and funny to boot. The sights were amazing and so were the hotels we stayed in. The itinerary was very well designed. Didn't realize Taiwan was so beautiful! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore Taiwan.

A Taste of Taiwan by Train

Everything was perfectly organized, hotels were good, train was fun, guide was good, group was a bit bland, buses chilly, but all in all it was a good experience.

€100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Mountain Hikes
Hiking & Trekking

5-day Classic Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake & Alishan (Private)

This was such a wonderful trip. Our itinerary was changed last minute due to a devastating earthquake that occurred just a week before, and the steps taken to ensure that we’d be safe while still having a lovely trip were amazing. There was a lot of communication with the changes, which my group and I very much appreciated. Our tour guide, Jaren, was beyond phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable, professional, personable, and hilarious, and he carefully listened and asked about our preferences to make a very tailored experience. I highly recommend anyone to use this company, and pray that you get Jaren! It’s really the best way to see my happy place on Earth: Taiwan!

Taiwan Island - 9 Days

All-around fantastic experience. Every day I was impressed by the sights, accommodations, and organization of the tour as well as Amanda's knowledge.

Around Taiwan 8 day Private Tour (Premium)

Thanks to our excellent knowledgable guide, the itinerary was well put and we have a great time and learned a lot about Taiwan. Overall we would highly recommended this tour to other travellers.

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Tailor-Made Best Taiwan Tour with Daily Departure & Private Guide

Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

Taiwan Explorer 11 Days Panorama Tour

Customized Private Taiwan Tour with Daily Departure

Best of Taiwan 9 Days Tour

This was packaged as a 9 day tour. Its actually 6 days.Other das were travel days and free time.

Photography
Festival & Events

Abandoned Taiwan

excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large groups of boring people. This was not everything spoon fed but for the person who has an interest in a country and doesn't mind the unusual, the different, the out -of-the way experience. We would like to see more but due to the Earth quake we were unable to travel the East Coast of Taiwan but will keep it in mind. Good food, inexpensive, great markets (not just night markets but the artistic markets), good hotels, good driver and tour guide, in short summary, highly recommendable for the person who wants to have an experience outside the famous box. There are plenty of those tours for the boxed-in travelers elsewhere.

Bike Taiwan

Private 3-Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan

Such a magical experience! Our driver was really friendly as well as our guide, with great recommendations for local-fare for the time away from the tour. Mr. Chang made sure to introduce us to a special Taiwanese tea ceremony since the museum from the tour did not have such an exhibit. He was also really friendly with the locals that made our group feel really welcomed to the environment. He expertly lead the way through the Alishan terrain and knew the best places to take photos. He not only kept up with but outpaced an entire flock of 20-somethings!

Self-Guided Cycling

East Taiwan Self-Guided Cycle Tour

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Logan was a great tour guide and helpful in any moment.You’ll learn so much about local culture, Current events and helpful ideas to make you stay better.

Excellent tour. Great accommodations and sites visited.

This was an excellent tour!!! Alan Chou was a fantastic tour guide -- knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and funny to boot. The sights were amazing and so were the hotels we stayed in. The itinerary was very well designed. Didn't realize Taiwan was so beautiful! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore Taiwan.

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Life's Tiny Miracles

Award-winning singapore lifestyle & travel blog, 5 days in taiwan – a 5d4n itinerary for families.

September 24, 2018 by Angie. S 30 Comments

5D4N Itinerary to Taipei台北-Yilan宜兰-Miaoli苗栗

We love Taiwan. In addition to their hygiene and safety, we love the warmth and hospitality of her people. We would like to commend firstly, our Taiwanese driver-guide, Lee and his fiancé Wenny, who run Tour Taiwan . We got to know them by chance during our first trip to Taiwan where Lee sent us to the airport. We found his service honest, sincere and friendly. His driving is very safe and one of the perks is that we enjoy free in-car WIFI in all his vehicles. For this recent Summer trip, we have them to thank again for showing us more of their beautiful country.

Here’s what we did in 5 short days:

Check out our video highlight:

Day 1: Taipei 101 & Yong Kang Street

We took an early morning flight on Scoot which arrived into Taipei past 2pm. Upon arrival, our driver-guide Lee was already waiting at the arrival terminal to pick us up. He drove us to check in at our hotel – Dandy Hotel, Daan Park 丹迪旅店大安森林公園店 . This is a small boutique hotel that is priced affordably in a central location, located right opposite Taipei’s biggest and greenest public park (with a huge playground!).

After a quick wash up, we asked Lee to bring us to Yong Kang Street famous Beef Noodles 永康牛肉麺館 for a late lunch. Right after, we proceeded to tour Taipei 101 Observatory . I was so thankful I bought our admission tickets via the Klook website which enabled us to skip the snaking queue. We were able to go directly to the high speed elevator right up to the top of the observatory. After spending about an hour at Taipei 101, Lee brought us for a Taiwanese porridge dinner. We headed back to the hotel after the light dinner. The kids watched a cartoon animation on Netflix on the TV while I used the self-service laundrette (free for guests!). I popped by the 7-11 next door to buy snacks while waiting for laundry to be done (safe and convenient!).

• Maokong Gondola Ride 貓空纜車 • Taipei Zoo 台北動物園 • Huashan Creative Park 華山1914文化創意產業園區 • Dinner at Kao Ji Yong Kang St 永康街高記 or one of Taipei Night Markets 逢甲夜市/士林夜市 / 饒河夜市 / 師大夜市

Maokong Gondola 貓空纜車 (Rating: 4/5)

This is our 2nd visit to the MaoKong Gondola 貓空纜車 (Cable car). We love the stunning bird’s eye view of Taipei and its surrounding lush greenery. The entire ride takes about 30-40 mins (one-way) from the time you board.

Tips: • Go on a bright sunny day. The view is spectacular. • Avoid the long queues by having your guide drive to the peak so you can take the gondola ride one-way down. It’s the same view up or down, but much more pleasant without the long wait. • While waiting for the gondola, ask for the crystal (see-through) cabin. It doesn’t cost extra but gives that extra thrill to the ride! • You can try some traditional Taiwanese snacks and tea from the eateries at the peak. • You can include Taipei Zoo with this visit (which is what we did). They are right next to each other.

Taipei Zoo 台北動物園 (Rating 3/5):

This zoo is more than a century old. It’s a huge zoo (if we compare it to Singapore’s) and features some unique animals from the region. The main attraction includes the Children’s Zoo section where kids can see some cute animals and participate in activities at designated times.

Tips: • Go early in the morning to avoid the heat and also to see the animals during their morning feed. When the noon heat sets in, the animals get sluggish and you end up only seeing them laze around. • If you have limited time, head directly to the Children’s Zoo section where there are shows and feeding demos. • Bring a brolly, poncho or wear sunblock, as this is an open zoo. • Wear comfy shoes. Expect to walk a lot. • Food: There is only one main dining area with McDonald’s being the main eatery. The queue can be long during meal times and tables are limited. • The shuttle train only brings you from one point of the zoo to another and it costs extra. Unlike the Singapore Zoo tram, you will not get to see any animals on board this ride so save that money. • Expect crowds from late morning (11am) onwards.

HuaShan Creative Park 華山1914文化創意產業園區

We love this creative ‘park’. Technically, it is a precinct of old warehouse and go-downs situated next to a large outdoor park. Within the premise, expect funky and creative pop-up stores ranging from fashion to furniture to art. The arty vibe here is strong and infectious!

Wooderful Life (Rating: 4/5)

We spent most part of our visit at a shop called Wooderful Life where Dana and I hand made our own personalized wooden musical boxes and the boys (Daddy and Buddy) were engaged in a series of wood-based game stations that test their skills and stretch their imagination.

For the games station, you have to pre-book your slots upon arrival. Each slot lasts about an hour and costs TWD 100 per person (child and adult alike). Young children have to be accompanied by an adult. There are a variety of stations that test your skills e.g. balancing a wooden ball, flipping a wooden item into a basket or fixing wood-based puzzles. In short, good ol’ family games fun. Daddy was initially skeptical if he could engage our 3 year-old for an hour but they loved it so much they wanted to stay even longer!

Tips: • Spend some shopping money here and DIY a personalised Taiwanese Musical Boxes that would make others go ‘wow’. • Factor in at least 2 hours at Wooderful Life to make your own musical box. • You would need half a day (minimally 4 hours) to really soak in the vibes of the Creative Park.

Day 3: Taipei – Yilan

• Spring Onion Farm 三星青蔥文化館 • Lunch at Wood Oven Chicken Restaurant 甕窯雞 • Dinner at Yilan Night Market 宜蘭羅東夜市

Accommodation (Yilan): Easylife Child-friendly Minsu 宜人生活宜蘭民宿

Yilan is a relatively unexplored rural gem of Taiwan. The ride to Yilan takes about 3 hours and we broke the journey with a pit-stop at a Spring Onion Farm followed by a hearty lunch at a traditional eatery where we tasted one of the best roast chicken, cooked over traditional wood-fired oven.

Spring Onion Farm 三星青蔥文化館 (Rating 3/5)

Spring onion is a key agricultural produce in Taiwan and it was in abundance in June during our visit. At the farm, we not only got to experience how it is like to go into the fields to harvest spring onions (complete with farmers’ hats) but we did a fun, hands-on cooking session making Taiwanese spring-onion cake!

The harvesting experience is not difficult but guests are allowed to pick only a few sprigs. After ‘harvesting’, it’s time to make some yummy spring onion cakes. The steps are simple but be prepared for hands to get oily as it is made ‘prata’-style. A chef will deep-fry the spring onion cakes and we can get to enjoy it piping hot right at the farm!

Tips: • Please apply sunblock if the day is very sunny. You are expected to be out in the fields for about 30 minutes at least. • Do expect some mud (not a lot) to get onto your footwear. • There are sinks and soaps at the farm. The Taiwanese are very hygienic and would regularly remind us to wash our hands.

Accommodation: Easylife Child-friendly Minsu 宜人生活宜蘭民宿 (Rating 5/5)

Taiwan is famous for the ‘Minsus’ or home-stays, which often are themed bed-and-breakfast accommodation. Easylife Minsu is a family-friendly three-storey bungalow in the outskirts of Yilan, set amidst lush organic farms.

Rooms at Easylife Minsu are specially built to welcome families with young children. Upon arrival, your kids will be awed by the wide selection of toys, motorized kids-vehicles, scooters and pushbikes. Each room also comes complete with its own bathroom and bed(s) for the kids. Some, like ours, feature customized bunk beds complete with a slide. These beds, made of solid wood, are very sturdy and strong.

Our ‘Totoro’ themed room comes with a separate living area much like a suite. The beds are firm and comfortable. Sheets and towels are clean and fresh. They even provide kids’ amenities like kids’ toothbrushes, cups and bath toys. How thoughtful. The bathroom is clean, spacious and offers a good view of the lush paddy fields. Water pressure and heating are good. There’s TV and cable in each room as well as free WIFI with good connectivity. There are so many outdoor and indoor toys and even costumes for kids to play with. In fact, the costumes range from popular cartoon characters like ‘Anna’ from Frozen to those of policemen and fighter pilots. The kids were truly spoilt for choice. No wonder both Dana and Buddy were so sad to bid this Minsu goodbye!

Our stay comes with daily home cooked breakfast prepared fresh by the housekeeper, 二姐. We chose a mix of Western and Taiwanese breakfast sets. Raw ingredients were harvested from nearby organic farms and the meals were delicious. The kids loved their meals, which were served in attractive kids’ cutleries. Service at the Minsu was always personable, warm yet non-intrusive. Our host made us feel very welcomed and we feel right at home in this comfy, clean and child-friendly Minsu. If only we had more time, we would certainly stay an extra night or two.

Tips: • Most Minsus are private homes. If you are travelling with older folks who may have issues with staircases, you may want to select a room that is on the ground level. Most Minsus, like this, do not have elevators. • The water pressure of the toilets in some parts of Taiwan does not allow for soiled toilet tissues to be flushed. Soiled papers will have to be thrown in a bin provided in the toilet, next to the W.C. • Soundproofing in Minsus may not be at its best as these are not built as commercial properties. Hence please ensure the kids observe courtesy in the early mornings and late nights when playing.

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Day 4: Yilan – Miaoli

• Tomato Farm 番茄园 • Baba Tunnel Coal Mine 巴巴坑道休闲广场 • Flying Cow Ranch 飛牛牧場

The ride from Yilan to Miaoli takes about 4 to 5 hours and crosses some hilly terrains. Those who are prone to motion sickness may like to pop some anti-nausea pills before the drive. We broke our trip with 2 pit-stops before reaching Flying Cow Ranch.

Tomato Farm 番茄园 (Rating: 2/5)

This was a far cry from the Spring Onion Farm experience but the kids did enjoy plucking some tomatoes off the vines. There was no explanation involved and we just simply went from car to vines, started plucking then off to payment. Also, there were not much ripe tomatoes to pluck during our visit in June.

Tips: • Although it is sheltered, sun still shines through so be prepared for it to be hot and humid. • Miaoli county is more famous for strawberry picking. Do check with your driver if strawberries or other fruits are in season during your visit.

Baba Tunnel Coal Mine 巴巴坑道休闲广场 (Rating: 3/5)

It’s not everyday that one comes across a coal mine, so this is certainly worth an experience if it’s along your way. Closed since the mid ‘80s, the Baba Tunnel Coal Mine offers guests a chance to walk into one of its actual disused mines. The depth is not too deep, although at certain points the cave can get quite tight and seems more suited for kids’ height but therein lies the experience.

We caught a glimpse of the tough life the miners had to endure to ensure that energy is provided through coal mining. If you have a chance, speak to the owner about the life his grandfather had to go through as a miner. Apart from the tunnel walk, there are areas where kids can experience digging for ‘coal’ while donning mining gear. Unfortunately, time did not allow us for that experience. The entire mine is non-air-conditioned so be prepared to perspire. There are indoor craft activities for kids where they learn to make miniature miners’ hats and paint a mining car. It’s good fun.

Food: There’s a restaurant that serves a small selection of Hakka cuisines. For some reason, we didn’t quite enjoy the lunch. Perhaps the winding ride has affected our appetite.

Tips: • The place is surrounded by thick forest. Dress light and comfortably. • The area is not large but made up of undulating rocky and dusty terrain. Wear comfortable shoes. • There is only one restaurant within and no others in the near vicinity. Come after breakfast if you do not wish to eat there. • The mining experience is safe and suitable for kids above 4 years and up.

Flying Cow Ranch 飛牛牧場 (Rating: 4/5)

We first stayed at the Flying Cow Ranch 6 years back in 2012 when our daughter was 4. This trip, we brought 4 year old son to experience the same farm stay. The farm is still very well-kept, rooms are large and clean. As the grounds are sprawling, it takes stamina and time to walk from one part of the farm to another. Overall, the kids love feeding the goats, the rabbits and milking the cows. We ate the milk hot-pot for dinner but it was nowhere as delicious as we remembered it to be the last visit. If you have more time, staying 2 nights here would definitely make the trip more relaxing.

Tips: • Aim to arrive early in the day so kids can participate in the animal feedings. • Wear comfy clothes and shoes. Remember to apply insect repellant. • Find out the location of the various activities so you don’t lose your way when the sun sets. It can get quite dark. • Remember to redeem your free bottles of milk before checking out.

Day 5: Miaoli – TaoYuan – Singapore

Breakfast in hotel
Check out of Flying Cow Farm and head to Taoyuan International Airport
Last minute souvenir shopping at airport
Board flight and Home Sweet Home

Our comfy 7- seater ride from Tour Taiwan , with free in-car WIFI

Here’s our 5-day Video highlight:

Taiwan Itinerary for families

Presenting our 10D9N Taiwan Itinerary for families.

(The itinerary and links to our photos and each day’s blog post are at the end of this page)

We love 台湾 Taiwan’s forest, mountain and waterways . Trails and hikes are simply refreshing for us, away from urban cities and just enjoying the great nature. We make an effort to spend more time to absorb the greens and fresh air in the mountains.

As it was near to Winter and with the high altitude, we were constantly blanketed with mist. So mystical and surreal, LOVE !

We last visited Taiwan as a family six years ago, read our precious itinerary here . Kids have all grown up and we can afford to add more sports and hiking into our itinerary.

[4 videos below]

We are still sorting out the photos. Tips, Venue and GPS will be added later. If you have any urgent requests, just drop us an email “[email protected]”

Day 1 (Thu) – Dec 2017

Taiwan Itinerary for families start at 桃園 Taoyuan Airport. We hired a van to 清境 Cing Jing (Nantou).

1) Aowanda National Forest (奧萬大國家森林遊樂區) for hiking and maple leaves. The maples will not be as stunning as Osaka’s. (Ticketed, recommend 2 to 3 hours, you need 1 hour to walk from entrance to bridge)

2)Do take note Carton King 紙箱王 and Swiss Garden 小瑞士花園 are closed till end December 2017.

3)Our Minsu 好家寨民宿, 8 min walk to 7-11 and Starbucks. One thing we quickly realised is we need a cab to get around. Would be challenging to drive when the fog sets in.

4)We visited 廬山 Lushan for a dip in their hot spring (aka Onsen, 泡湯, 溫泉). Feels shiok to indulge in hot spring in cool autumn or winter period (be it indoor or outdoor pools).

Temperature can drop to 7 degrees in the evening, we all love our snug and heated blankets.

Day 2 (FRI) Cing Jing

5) 青青草原 Green Green Grassland

We love the weather, the mist, the sheep and all the photo opportunities. (ticketed, recommend 2 to 3 hours, including tea break)

Trailed 487 steps from horse ranch and walk back to 7-11. We did not try Sunset trail 4pm (Sun sets around 1705 during Winter time).

How come there are so few stars in the Winter evenings?

Day 3 (SAT) Xitou and Sun Moon Lake

9)Visited 妖怪村 Monster Village and 溪頭自然教育園區 (Xitou), they are side by side. Nature lovers can spend up to half a day here. Famous icons are the bamboo forest and 天空走廊 “Sky corridor”. (Ticketed, recommend 2 to 3 hours)

Families might find Monster village fascinating, like a Japanese popup neighbourhood. Look deeper and you will find all stuffs quirky and even crass haha. (1 hour should be enough)

Love the mist which keeps floating in and out, so cool (literally).

10)We spent so much time at Xitou that we had to skip 車埕 and 貯木池.

Rested at Sun Moon Lake 日月潭民宿水社海 for the night (Homeaway link )

Day 4 (SUN) Taichung 台中

Finally, the SUN came out to play with us but temperature is still a cool 15 to 20 degrees YES!

13)勝隆客栈 (客家 Hakka restaurant) restaurant was recommended by our driver, Xiao Li. Love the old school feel and delicious home-cooked food.

14) 中社花海 Zhong She Flower Market (Take note this is different from 新社花海, which is free but open only in Nov/Dec). We found our Lavender field, pity too much photobombs.

15) 后豐鐵馬道,骑自行车 Houfeng Bikeway ( my best Taiwan activity! )

We rented bikes (got eBikes too) and cycled South to the famous 九號隧道 Tunnel 9. Trains used to run through the tunnel!

(Go and Google Map “隧道口烤肉租車中心” for estimated bike rental location. The whole lane has at least 10 rental stalls, yet bikes can be fully rented during weekends!) (recommend 60 to 90mins easy ride time)

The kids all agree that Taichung cycling was the best activity from our trip

16) 逢甲夜市 Fengjia Night market

After a few days of hills, Tai Chung offered our first Night Market and YES, 泡泡茶 bubble tea. Street food are best shared 🙂

The nights are still 15 to 18 degrees, huddle together to keep warm. Boon Kang (no2) mentioned he loves the aircon weather 🙂

Day 5 (MON) Taichung 台中

The Mrs prefer Taichung to Taipei, I can understand why. It is slightly more laid back, and the small lanes are packed with good food and boutique shops.

19) 彩虹眷村 Rainbow Village

SengkangBabies started with Mummy and Daddy. Rainbow Village has a lot of mushy couplets, perfect for love birds. (we recommend 30 to 60mins)

20) Taichung yummy Food tours 🙂 From Famous ice cream, 太陽餅 Sun cake, 鳳梨酥 pineapple cake to 日出蛋糕 (cheese cake) , you must visit 宮原眼科 Miyahara.

Besides the “eye treats”, the building interior is also Instagram worthy 🙂 (recommend 30 to 60mins)

21)大東屋日本活鰻店 (Japanese style eel was not suitable for kids, too much bones) and 春水堂 Chun Shui Tang, rumoured to be the world’s first Bubble Tea 🙂 (recommend chill 30 to 60mins each)

Boon Xin (no 4)’s favourite activity is actually hunting for Bubble tea at all the night markets haha. Kids all love to catch a toy or two at the Night Markets ‘ arcades.

22)Optional tours in Taichung: -新峰農場 Xin Feng to pluck Grapes – not in Season during our trip -高美濕地 Gaomei Wetlands (check the tides and sunset timing first) -九二一地震教育園區 Earthquake Museum (educational tour)

Day 6 (TUE) Keelung

23)HSR Train 高鐵台中站 (Taichung->Taipei Main->Songshan->Keelung). Trains are never late, go early! Instagram link

A post shared by Andy Lee (@sengkangbabies) on Dec 11, 2017 at 9:10pm PST

25)Optional tours in Keelung, we had to skip due to rain : -忘憂谷 Badouzi Wangyou Valley -象鼻岩 Elephant Rock -和平島 Heping island

27)基隆廟口夜市 Keelung night market

Day 7 (WED) Ruifang

29) Skipped a few attractions due to rain and heavy fog.

(Skipped) -金瓜石黄金博物馆 Gold Museum (trailhead for Teapot mountain hike) -不厭亭 Buyen Pavillion

31) Optional tours near Ruifang: -鼻頭角燈塔 Bitou lighthouse (previous blog link ) -猴硐貓村 Cats Houtong (for cats lover)

32)Taipei stay (Homeaway link ) at Nanjing Fuxing Station (central location)

Play the Instagram video (slide to second picture below), felt like Christmas has come earlier. This Taipei Homeaway unit totally exceeded our expectations 🙂

A post shared by Andy Lee (@sengkangbabies) on Dec 16, 2017 at 3:54am PST

33) Visited 遼寧夜市 Liao Ning Night Market (8 min walk from our unit) 34) Legs Massage ( 爽 shiok)

Day 8 (THU) Taipei

35)永康街 Yong Kang for brunch and ice mango (many famous food here). Maybe you can visit 師大夜市 Shida Night Market (1km South), for dinner and snacks after Yong Kang.

36)西門町 Xi Men Ding, sightseeing and 阿宗麵線 :p (recommend 60 mins)

38) Gather at 饒河夜市 Rao He Night Market for snacks again 🙂

Acting cute, kids always role play Assassin Creed with their hoods :p

Day 9 (FRI) Taipei

39) Christmas toys shopping 東東玩具百貨 (10min walk from Taipei Main Station)

40) 北投區 Beitou hot spring dip our sore legs for free (recommend 20 mins) Beitou Hell valley hot spring 地熱谷 (di4 ri4 gu3) (20 mins for surroundings)

41)士林夜市 Shilin Night Market. Kids thought all Night Markets are the same until they visit the Mother of all Night Markets.

A pity I ran out of time to discover the Coffin Bread stall, it is now located at basement near to prawn catching.

If you wish to soak in the Christmas festive atmosphere, take a train to 新北市板橋區 Banqiao Station (GPS 25.013666, 121.464886, Facebook link ).

Day 10 (SAT) Taipei

43) walk around neighbourhood, no itinerary. Just anyhow explore.

Rest, eat, relax, eat and recuperate. This is our type of Holiday 🙂

We did notice there are many accessories for pet dogs. Why do Taiwanese like to parade their pet dogs?

* 44) Taiwan culture is best experience. Most folks are very hospitable and helpful. 人情味 is so strong in Taiwan, and I hope the kids remember the friendly guides, host, drivers and many other vendor, hawkers we met in Taiwan.

Taiwanese know we are from Singapore or Malaysia from our accent haha.

As the Sun set somewhere in Taiwan, we got 10D9N of memories to bring home. 台灣赞!

Additional tips :

a)Be it high in the mountain, deep in the forest or exploring some back alleys in Taipei, ChangiWiFi from Changi Recommends did not disappoint. We could connect up to 6 devices simultaneously.

ChangiWiFi could last us 4 hours easily before a recharge.

Being Online means we can utilise Google Map, Google Images, Email, Social Media and if parents allowed, online games for the kids :p

b)YouBike is very popular in cities, but you need a Taiwan number for registration. When we were walking around in Taichung and Taipei, we love the dedicated bike lanes, there was minimum risk of being knocked over by a reckless eBike or eScooters.

By the way, bikes can only park at designated lots, thus no messy situation like Singapore’s bikes.

He did not know we are blogger but he treated us like VIP because we were introduced by Angeline ( https://www.lifestinymiracles.com ). Thank you Angeline 🙂

小李’s Hello Kitty van is his trademark and he is very popular with Singaporean tourists. Kids are comfortable around him and he never hard-sell any attractions. Do Whatsapp or WeChat 小李 +886 955 133572

We cannot guarantee that his price is the cheapest, but you will get honest recommendations and feedback, and most importantly “ Peace of mind “.

d)Do follow our Instagram hashtag #SengkangBabiesTaiwan for all our Taiwan Fun episodes 🙂

This page is the overview of our 10D9N Taiwan Itinerary for families. Too much Fun! , pardon the spam of photos. Do pop by this page again as I will be updating the urls for new photos (on Facebook) and each day’s blog post. We hope our itinerary will be useful for your planning and reference.

Do visit our Google Sheet for our 10D9N itinerary (and Google Map tips)

*Updated 2019Oct – We cycled 250 km from Hualien to Taitung. Super Fun !

Photo albums :

– Day 1 Aowanda, Cing Jing – Day 2 Cing Jing – Day 3 Xitou Nature Education Area, Monster Village, Sun Moon Lake – Day 4 Taichung (Zhongshe flower, ShengXin station, Cycling, Fengjia) – Day 5 Taichung (Animation Lane, Rainbow, Miyahara) – Day 6 Keelung 基隆 -Day 7 Ruifang, Jiufen and Shifen -Day x Taipei HomeAway and Neighbourhood – Day 8 永康, Xi Men Ding, 象山, 饒河 Raohe – Day 9 and 10 北投 Beitou, Toyshop, 士林 Shilin

Blog posts :

* Taiwan Itinerary for families ** Day 1 Google Sheet, Aowanda, Cing Jing – Day 2 Cing Jing Farm – HomeAway Recommendations for Taiwan – Day 3a Xitou Nature Education area (溪頭) – Day 3b Monster village 妖怪村 and Sun Moon Lake – Day 4 Cycling Taichung 台中 – Day 4a 台中 Taichung attractions – Day 5a 台中 Taichung food Ice cream and Bubble Tea – Day 5b 台中 Taichung Fengjia night market -Day 6 基隆 Keelung – Day 7a Jiufen attractions – Day 7b Shifen attractions – Taipei Neighbourhood around our HomeAway Vacation Home – Day 8a Yong Kang Street and Xi Men Ding – Day 8b Raohe Night Market, Wu Fen Pu and 象山 Elephant Mountain

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ps.. for the two Homeaway links above (Sun Moon Lake and Taipei), use promo code “HomeAwaySKBabies” and enjoy 8% off your booking (Valid until 31 Mar 2018)

Taiwan day 5 – Taichung good food
Taiwan Day 2 – Cing Jing Farm and Bnb
Taiwan Day 4 – Cycling Taichung 台中
Taiwan Day 3b – Xitou Monster Village and Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan Day 8a Yong Kang Street

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Thanks for sharing your itinerary! I’m also hoping to go Taiwan in the near future, but probably not as extensive a trip as yours. Heard so much about the lovely scenery and hospitable people. P.s. Boon Xin is so sweet – always hugging mummy in the photos!

Xin trying to make Dad jealous haha :p Taiwan cannot be covered quickly (like those 8D7N whole Taiwan itinerary), which are too rushed. Make a few trips there (North, Central, East, South)

Your post always tempt me to return to Taiwan! …and this is coming from a ‘banana’ like me (someone who is hopeless at his Chinese).

We love Taiwan!, the food, culture, weather 🙂

Bookmarking this! Just the other day my boy was asking me to Google about Taiwan. That suspension bridge looks so fun…

Taiwan is popular with many Singaporeans 🙂 (hint Food)

Your photos are so nicely taken! Your itinerary looks like I will just copy and follow. Really awesome of you sharing the details as we’re planning a trip there too! Will definitely bookmark this!

Kudos to them for taking care of their “public transport”, the bicycles.

Glad my itinerary can help, it took us 3 months to plan. The only problem is trying to determine where to prioritize 🙂

Always interesting to see the itinery for Taiwan trips. The bamboo scenery looks ethereal! When my kids grow much older…. this would be one trip to make! Thanks for the detailed lists of dos and eats! Cheers, Angie Yeow https://growinghearts123.wordpress.com

Yes Angie, my kids are now bigger and adventurous, we can explore more “nature” 🙂

Love it that ur kids especially are having so much fun amidst the cold n rain!!! Why go during winter? Can’t wait to include more nature adventures when my kids are older. Missing the yummy n cheap street food especially those bubble teas.

Winter in Taiwan is still around 10 to 20 degrees, aircon weather for us. USA will have plenty of hiking trails for the adventurous 🙂

Confirmed creepy once the sun sets :p but the mist floating in and out, with rays of sunlight, magical and wonderful experience 🙂

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That monster town looks so cool. Love the photo with the mist. Will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing this!

Thanks for dropping by Kevin!

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Thanks for your blog post and your Taipei itinerary. I have contacted the guide and driver (小李) after I read your post.

I would like to highlight that the contact number you posted is a wrong number, the correct number is +886 955 133572 and his Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1561706632

Thank you for the correction, Good Trip to you.

Thank you for your info. I just request Lee for my trip and it seems he doesn’t speak much English right? He said he will areange someone can speak English for us. Not sure if his partner is as good as him.

I got no idea whether Xiao Li’s drivers are good with English 🙂

cheers, andy

Hi there! Enjoyed your blog post regarding your Taiwan trip. Thanks for posting!

My family will be heading to Taiwan this December. Will be going over to Cingjing as well. Contemplating going up to Hehuanshan, but was afraid my kids might succumb to altitude sickness. Should i worry?

Hi Wilson, Cingjing is high enough to acclimatise for HeHuanShan. Besides, you are riding up, not hiking (no physical exertion). You should be more worried about the winding hilly roads, grab some kids-friendly motion-sickness pills.

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Itinerary Planning Cheatsheet For East Asia — Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (incl. deals and pro-tips)

1-for-1 flash deals, promo codes, and other exclusive deals for those travelling to Taiwan, Japan or Korea this year-end!

First it was Korea, then Japan and finally, Taiwan opened its borders on 13 October. Stretch out those fingers — now all that’s left to do is to book that holiday you’ve been waiting for!

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Yet the thing with holiday-planning, there’s just so many bookings to account for. Hotels, transport passes, SIM cards, attraction tickets — the list goes on.

If you’re having trouble creating your “List of things to book”, we’ve collated a checklist of travel essentials and highly recommended activities for that East Asia trip. Bookmark this article for your next holiday to any of these East Asian countries!

There are also attractive deals to score this weekend at Klook’s Travel Fest — more details at the end !

Jump to: Japan | Taiwan | Korea

Travel Necessities

Before diving head-first into the exciting activities, let’s get the important stuff out of the way.

Travel insurance: Be sure to find a plan that has Covid coverage, covers adventurous activities you might be planning to do, and worldwide travel assistance — TravelCare

SIM Card and Hotel Transfers: Get connected once you land by pre-booking your SIM Card. Book your hotel transfer too, if you usually struggle to find your bearings in a new place, and want to save that hassle when travelling with family.

Transport Passes

Hokuriku Shinkansen on Railway - Central Japan

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Japan’s transport networks are extensive but can be disorienting for first-timers. Save yourself some confusion by booking transport passes pre-trip and checking out this Japan Rail JR Pass guide .

Do some research before booking your passes as they vary in coverage categorised by prefecture. Some options include the JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass (~S$95), JR West Kansai Pass (~S$23), Hokkaido Rail Pass (~S$237), JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) (~S$192) and more.

Read also: 10-Day Japan Rail Itinerary For First Timers Under S$900 — Tokyo to Osaka

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Alternatively, the Whole Japan Rail Pass (from S$284) is great for travellers exploring the whole of Japan. For your choice of 7, 14, or 21 consecutive days, it covers travel along the Hokkaido Shinkansen, Tokyo Shinkansen, Kyushu Shinkansen, and more.

All-inclusive/Activity Passes

A good budget tip when exploring city areas is to purchase activity passes. These passes cover a range of tourist essentials including unlimited trips on subways, buses, free entry to attractions, redeemable vouchers, and more.

Each pass varies in coverage. For example, some operate on a day-basis (eg. 1-day inclusive pass), while others work on an activity basis (eg. 3 free activities chosen from a list of options). Some cover transport rides while others do not, so double check these details.

Some activity passes to consider in Japan:

Theme Parks

Universal Studios Japan Entrance - Osaka USJ Guide

Japan’s theme parks are notoriously crowded all year round. While you can purchase tickets on-site, save time on queueing by pre-booking these tickets — more time chasing rides!

Consider pre-booking these if they’re in your Japan itinerary: – Universal Studios Japan (USJ) (~S$80) — with 1, 1.5 and 2-day studio passes – USJ Express Pass 4 (from S$65) or Express Pass 7 (from S$103) – 1-Day Passports to Disneyland or DisneySea (from S$85)

Check out our ultimate USJ guide and Disneyland and DisneySea guide to find your way around!

Cultural Experiences

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Check out lesser-known cultural experiences like this Sumo Morning Training Visit (~S$144) where you’ll get a sneak peek into the lives of professional Sumo wrestlers.

If you love dressing up, check out the Kyoto Kimono Rental and Maiko Dinner Show (~S$670), or this Ninja Experience in Tokyo (S$74) — learn ninja tricks like the shuriken and blowgun as you visit some of Japan’s iconic shrines in a ninja outfit.

Guided/Day Tours

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Remember to explore other neighbouring cities too! If you’re short on time to plan, consider booking day tours. They offer both the flexibility of a self-planned trip together with the convenience of guided tours. Some options include the Nara Park Half-day Bus Tour from Kyoto (~S$77), the Hakkoda Ice/Snow Monsters Snowshoeing Guide Tour (~S$74), or a Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip (~S$122).

Limited-time Exhibitions

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If you’re travelling before the end of 2023, check out TeamLab Planets TOKYO Toyosu (S$30). This is a limited-time exhibition offering visitors a barefoot museum experience with a collection of 9 artworks discovering teamLab’s concept of “Body Immersive”.

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Taiwan’s transport system includes three types of train services: Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR), Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) and Taipei Metro (MRT) train services.

The THSR travels up to 300km/h across Taiwan, connecting travellers from the Northern end of Taipei to the Southern tip of Kaohsiung. The slower TRA connects smaller cities uncovered by the THSR. Lastly, the Taipei Metro serves areas in New Taipei.

Choose transport passes that best suits your Taiwan itinerary best:

You can also get discounted individual tickets for the THSR starting from Taipei , Taichung , Taoyuan , Zuoying , Tainan , Banqiao , Chiayi , Hsinchu or Nangang

One of the best ways to discover the best food in a country is to ask a local! If you’re too shy to talk to strangers, consider a Shihlin Night Market Food Walking Tour (~S$15) for a blend of food and vibrant culture!

Travelling solo? Meet up with other like-minded travellers by signing up for a Taipei Pub Crawl (~S$30).

After a night of alcohol, consider detoxing with a Taipei Tea Culture Day Tour (~S$120) at Bagua Tea Plantation.

Iconic Attractions

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Catch Taipei’s famous night view from the Taipei 101 Observatory Tower (or the sky lounge) (~S$24).

Then head to Yehliu Geopark for its natural landscapes (~S$5) showcasing an array of unique rock formations. While you’re there, also stop by the Yehliu Ocean World (~S$16) for a fascinating water show with underwater animals.

Transport Passes & T Card

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The Korea Tour Card (T-card) also offers discounts at tourist spots and allows payment at retail outlets. Any unused balance at the end of your visit can be refunded.

*Note: The Discover Seoul Pass acts as a T-money transportation card as well, so you won’t have to purchase the Korea Tour Card separately if getting the Discover Seoul Pass.

All-inclusive/Activity Passes

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With many tourist attractions to visit in Seoul, you’ll want to grab activity passes to enjoy additional discounts when touring the city. There are two options for touring Seoul: one operates on a day basis (eg. 1-day inclusive pass), while the other works on an activity basis (eg. 3 free activities chosen from a list of options).

Attractions

Girls Taking Picture at Lotte World Adventure Singapore South Korea VTL Itinerary

Korea’s theme parks too are often packed with long queues. Pre-booking entrance tickets help you skip queues and save time. If these are in your Korea itinerary, definitely have them pre-booked: – Everland (~S$30) – Lotte World (from S$40)

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A Korean holiday must-do — don a Hanbok with Korean hairstyling (~S$6.50) as you stroll Gyeongbukgong Palace. For a closer look into Korea’s culture, check out the Nami Island and Gwangjang Market tour (~S$144). For Hallyu fans, there’s also a Seoul Hallyu Kpop tour (~S$45) for a chance to meet your favourite idols!

Seasonal winter experiences

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For those heading over during Winter, check out the Cheongyang Ice Fountain Festival (~S$60) or the Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival (~S$80).

Score attractive travel deals at Klook’s Travel Fest from 29th – 30th Oct 2022

Alright, if you’re heading to East Asia this year-end, Klook’s Travel Fest is the event you won’t want to miss.

This includes event-exclusive 1-for-1 flash deals for top attractions like Everland, Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Amazing Pass, Taiwan High-Speed Rail, and other items mentioned in this article.

Not only can you redeem event-exclusive promo codes offering up to $80 off , but the first 100 visitors for each day also win goodie bags with extra promo codes. One lucky visitor will also find a golden ticket in the goodie bag to redeem a 3D2N Genting Dream cruise! Other prizes to redeem include $800 Klook e-Gift Card, a Swiss Travel Pass, etc.

Prepare yourself and check out the full list of deals and promotions before heading down!

Meet us there

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The Klook Travel Fest will be held at Suntec City West Atrium on 29 and 30 October 2022, from 11am to 9pm. Entry is free, but note that registration is required .

On 30 October, TTI will be sharing a Japan spotlight at 3:30pm — join us for an overview on travelling with the JR Pass and car rental! Check the full schedule for sessions with other travel gurus as well.

Make a note on your calendars, and be sure to say hi when you catch us there!

Which East Asian country are you visiting this year-end? Share with us in the comments below!

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The NY Phil’s Triumphant Tour to Taiwan & Hong Kong

Following five sold-out concerts in three cities, the New York Philharmonic has returned home from its first trip to Asia since 2019. The Tour to Taiwan & Hong Kong, conducted by Music Director Jaap van Zweden, included appearances in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong, with the Orchestra performing symphonic masterpieces by Beethoven, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and — joined by violinist Hilary Hahn, the NY Phil’s 2023–24 season Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence — Brahms’s Violin Concerto. Following the tour a group of musicians returned to Shanghai for the first live activities in the Shanghai Orchestra Academy and Partnership in four years. The Presenting Sponsor for the tour and the partnership is Starr International Foundation.

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New york philharmonic returns to asia on tour, in summer 2023, the ensemble will tour taiwan and hong kong with conductor jaap van zweden and violinist hilary hahn.

For the first time in four years, the New York Philharmonic (NYP) and its music director Jaap van Zweden will return to tour Asia. From June 28 to July 5, the orchestra will present five concerts across three cities — Taipei and Kaohsiung, in Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

As NYP’s 2023/24 Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, violinist Hilary Hahn will join NYP in each of the three cities as the soloist in Brahms’ Violin Concerto. The program will also include works by Beethoven, Dvořák, and Tchaikovsky.

Following the tour, a delegation of NYP musicians will travel to Shanghai, China, to host educational activities and chamber music concerts as part of the orchestra’s Shanghai Orchestra Academy and Partnership program , which first launched in 2014.

The Academy program will be held in person for the first time since operating virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. From July 7–12, 2023, NYP musicians will perform with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and give masterclasses for students of the Shanghai Orchestra Academy .

“The New York Philharmonic looks forward to touring in Taiwan and Hong Kong this summer, and I look forward to sharing the work of my New York musical family with audiences in both Taiwan and Hong Kong,” said van Zweden, who is also music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra .

“The New York Philharmonic’s return to Asia for the first time in four years shows how far the global arts community has recovered,” added Gary Ginstling , NYP’s executive director and forthcoming president and CEO. “This visit is an opportunity to share the NY Phil’s magnificent performances with audiences across the Pacific.

“We are also extremely gratified to reunite with our friends in Shanghai to continue the impactful Shanghai Orchestra Academy and Partnership with the first in-person activities since 2019,” Ginstling continued . “[We are] grateful to Starr International Foundation for making possible this next significant step toward resuming our role as cultural ambassador.”

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Rules to ease for hk, macau visitors, delay due to beijing: an official said that the plans to resume entry for hong kong and macau travelers was delayed because china changed its covid-19 policy.

By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter

Individual travelers from Hong Kong and Macau from Monday next week can apply for entry permits to Taiwan, as the domestic COVID-19 outbreak has shown signs of easing, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said yesterday.

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) is to begin accepting online applications for entry permits at 9am on Monday, MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh (梁文傑) told a news conference in Taipei.

Hong Kong and Macau residents who hold valid single-entry-exit permits, successive endorsement permits or multiple-entry-exit permits; those who have been allowed to enter Taiwan; as well as those who were born in Hong Kong or Macau, have permanent residence status in either of the territories and do not hold passports issued by other countries are eligible to file online applications, the NIA said.

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“All the restrictions imposed on Hong Kong and Macau travelers during the pandemic are also to be lifted on Monday next week,” Liang said. “The requirement that they must be part of a tour group to travel to Taiwan, which was implemented on Nov. 7 last year, is to be canceled as well.”

The government would have lifted entry restrictions sooner if it were not for Beijing’s unexpected decision to remove all travel restrictions on Jan. 8, he said.

“Prior to China’s announcement, we had studied the possibility of resuming entry for individual travelers from Hong Kong and Macau for a while, but China’s sudden change in its COVID-19 policy added uncertainty to our judgement of the COVID-19 situations in the two Chinese regions,” he said. “As such, we must ensure other supporting measures are in place before implementing the new policy.”

“We want to apologize to our friends in Hong Kong and Macau that we could not announce the new policy sooner so they could spend Valentine’s Day in Taiwan,” Liang said. “Hopefully, we are making it up by announcing this good news on Valentine’s Day.”

Disease prevention measures and statistics are more transparent in Hong Kong and Macau than what Beijing provides, which helped facilitate the decision to reopen, he said.

Asked if the new policy is a sign that the government might soon reopen the borders for Chinese tourists, Liang said that Beijing did not include Taiwan as one of the 20 countries that Chinese tour groups are allowed to visit after its travel restrictions were eased.

“The Chinese government does not allow Chinese travel agencies to organize tours to Taiwan,” he said. “It has also since Aug. 1, 2019, stopped allowing Chinese tourists to travel in Taiwan independently.”

The Tourism Bureau said it welcomed the new policy for tourists from Hong Kong and Macau, as it could be a key factor for growth in international visitors this year.

Taiwan has been one of the main travel destinations for residents of Hong Kong and Macau, as flight times are less than two hours, the bureau said.

In 2019, Hong Kong and Macau had a combined population of 8.1866 million, 1.758 million of whom had visited Taiwan, the bureau said, adding that they were the third-largest source of international tourists to Taiwan.

Despite tour groups from the territories being allowed into Taiwan since Nov. 7, growth had remained weak, as prior to the pandemic, more than 90 percent of Hong Kong and Macau tourists visited Taiwan independently, it said.

“Residents of Hong Kong and Macau have not been able to travel overseas freely for nearly three years and need the ‘healing effects’ brought by travel,” the bureau said. “Given Taiwan’s proximity to Hong Kong and Macau, tourism campaigns in the territories would highlight Taiwan as a top destination for those seeking to relax and destress.”

Eighteen Hong Kong reporters and travel agents traveled to Taiwan this month to visit the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei and scout potential travel routes, the bureau said, adding that more reporters and travel agents are expected to arrive in the next few weeks.

Next month, the bureau is to work with Hong Kong-based online platform “Mill Milk” and online travel agencies to promote tours to Taiwan,” the bureau said.

Bureau Director-General Chang Shi-chung (張錫聰) is encouraging travel agencies to facilitate visits by people from Hong Kong and Macau by chartering flights to Taiwan, the bureau said.

Individual travelers would receive tickets for the high-speed rail and airport MRT systems, as well as vouchers for Wi-Fi service and Taiwanese fruit, it said.

Travel Quality Assurance Association spokesman Ringo Lee (李奇嶽) said that allowing individual travelers from Hong Kong and Macau would contribute to the increase of international travelers in Taiwan’s metropolitan areas.

The policy also helps ease cross-strait tensions, he said.

Taitung Visitors’ Associations chairwoman Lucy Pan (潘貴蘭) told reporters that tourism operators in Taitung are happy to hear the news, as the county has been a popular travel destination for Hong Kongers.

Lee and Pan said that the government should move quickly to restart visits by independent Chinese tourists.

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Hong Kong, Taiwan & Japan: Which one should you visit first?

Last week saw Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan all announce plans to reopen. But which is the best candidate for a year-end vacation?

You know how they say there are decades where nothing happens, and weeks where decades happen?

Last week was a prime example of that, as long-time COVID holdouts Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan all announced plans to scrap mandatory quarantine and reopen their borders.

All three were highly popular destinations for Singaporeans pre-COVID, and you might be forgiven for feeling like Christmas has come early.

Speaking of which, if you’re planning year-end travel, just how do you deal with this sudden windfall? What are the relevant visa, vaccination, testing and COVID restrictions, and how do those have the potential to affect your vacation?

Let’s find out.

Here’s a summary of the procedures for each destination, which take effect from the respective reopening dates

Visa requirements

Hong Kong has already restored its visa-exemption scheme for all previously-eligible countries, including Singapore.

The visa exemption period for Singaporeans is 90 days.

Taiwan has already partially restored its visa-exemption scheme for some previously-eligible countries. Singapore’s exemption will be restored from 29 September 2022.

The visa exemption period for Singaporeans is 30 days .

Japan will restore its visa-exemption scheme for all previously-eligible countries, including Singapore, from 11 October 2022.

The visa exemption period for Singaporeans is 90 days.

“Fully vaccinated” definition

Hong Kong requires all travellers to be fully vaccinated, unless they are Hong Kong residents. The following vaccinations are recognised.

Children under the age of 12 are currently exempt from the vaccination requirement.

However, do note that Hong Kong intends to tighten the fully vaccinated definition from 30 September 2022 onwards:

Persons aged 12 and above must have received a 2nd dose no more than five months ago, or a 3rd dose if more than 5 months have passed since the 2nd dose
Persons aged 5-11 must have received a 1st dose no more than 3 months ago, or a 2nd dose if more than 3 months have passed since the 1st dose
Persons aged 12 and above must have received a 3rd dose
Persons aged 5-11 must have received a 2nd dose

Taiwan accepts both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. There is no distinction in the measures for either.

Japan accepts both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, although there are differences in the measures for the two groups.

Japan defines “fully vaccinated” as individuals who have received at least three doses of the following vaccines:

AstraZeneca
Janssen (only two doses required)
Pfizer-BioNTech

Any combination of the above is acceptable as well.

From 11 October, CanSino, Sinovac and Sinopharm will be added to the list of recognised vaccinations.

Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 who travel with fully vaccinated parents/guardians will be treated as fully vaccinated (refer to the bottom of page 17 for the source).

Pre-departure testing

Hong Kong requires all travellers to take a pre-departure ART within 24 hours of departure. This can be self-administered , so it won’t cost more than a few dollars.

A declaration of your negative result must be made on the Health & Quarantine Information Declaration system.

No pre-departure testing is required for Taiwan, regardless of vaccination status.

If you meet the definition of fully vaccinated, no pre-departure testing is required for Japan.

If you do not meet the definition of fully vaccinated, Japan requires a pre-departure PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. The cost starts from S$50 in Singapore.

On-arrival testing

All arrivals in Hong Kong must take a PCR test at the airport. After providing the sample, they can proceed to claim their luggage and leave the airport by any mode of transport (i.e. it’s not necessary to wait for a negative result).

All arrivals in Taiwan aged two and above will be issued four ART kits on arrival at the airport. They will need to do a self-administered ART on the day of arrival or the day after.

For Japan, the arrival measures depend on your vaccination status and 14-day travel history. Japan divides all countries into three categories: Blue, Yellow and Red. Singapore is a Blue country; there are no countries currently on the Red list.

If you meet the definition of fully vaccinated:

No on-arrival testing is required if your travel history includes Blue or Yellow countries only
On-arrival testing is required if your travel history includes a Red country

If you do not meet the definition of fully vaccinated:

No on-arrival testing is required if your travel history includes Blue countries only
On-arrival testing is required if your travel history includes a Red or Yellow country
A 3-day quarantine is required if your travel history includes a Red or Yellow country

Yellow countries include India, Maldives, Turkey, Fiji and Vietnam , so take note if you’re unvaccinated and planning two trips in quick succession.

Post-arrival testing

Hong Kong’s post-arrival testing regime is rigorous, to say the least.

All arrivals must take daily self-administered ARTs from Day 1-7 (the day of arrival is considered Day 0).

In addition to the ARTs, they must take a PCR test on Days 2, 4 and 6 . This can be done free-of-charge at community testing centres or mobile specimen collection stations. No isolation is required after taking the PCR tests.

During the seven-day health monitoring period, travellers should take a self-administered ART every two days. They can use the leftover kits (3) they received on arrival at the airport for this.

No post-arrival testing is required, regardless of vaccination status.

Masks are still required everywhere in Hong Kong, including on flights.

Limited exceptions exist for outdoor exercise and eating/drinking. Smokers beware- there is no exception for removing a mask to smoke.

Masks are not required on Singapore Airlines flights to or from Taiwan. However, other Taiwanese carriers like EVA Air and China Airlines still require masking.

Taiwan still requires indoor and outdoor masking, with the following exceptions:

When exercising outdoors or indoors;
When taking individual/group photos indoors or outdoors;
When driving a vehicle or riding a scooter or bicycle by oneself or with live-in family members;
When livestreaming, filming, moderating an event, reporting, delivering remarks, giving a speech, lecturing, or during activities or events involving conversations with others;
When outdoor workers working in open spaces;
When people are in forests/mountains (including forest recreation areas) and on the beach;
When people are in hot/cold springs, dry sauna rooms, spas, steam rooms, saunas, during water activities, or in venues where masks can get wet easily.
Masks may be removed when consuming food/beverages outside.
Masks may be temporarily removed in venues or during activities (e.g. art performers performing a show, film crews/TV news anchors when filming, and athletes and referees participating in sports competitions) that comply with the CECC’s or competent authority’s epidemic prevention and control rules.

The full list of masking requirements can be found here.

Japan is an interesting case. There is no official mask mandate; the health ministry’s stance is that masks are not required outdoors or indoors assuming you can keep a minimum distance of 2-metres from others.

However, an argument could be made that masks are de facto compulsory, since the vast majority of locals wear them everywhere.

Masks are not required on Singapore Airlines flights to or from Japan, although ANA and Japan Airlines continue to enforce the rule.

Other restrictions

Here’s the major deal breaker for would-be tourists to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong uses a vaccine passport system known as the Leave Home Safe app ( Android | iOS ). On arrival, they will be issued with an Amber code that prevents them from visiting the following venues for the first three days.

It basically means you can’t visit the pool or gym at your hotel, eat out at a restaurant, visit Hong Kong Disneyland or board a cruise during your first 3 days.

If the Day 2 PCR test result is negative, Amber code restrictions will end at 9 a.m on Day 3,. Travellers will receive a Blue code which allows them to visit any venue.

Taiwan

There are no restrictions on the movement of tourists, nor the places they can visit.

What if you test positive?

According to Bloomberg, travellers who test positive will not be sent to government-run isolation facilities like Penny’s Bay. Positive travellers can continue to stay in their hotel, at their own expense.

If they test negative on day 6 and day 7 after their infection, they may exit isolation.

If your on-arrival test is positive, you will be required to quarantine at home or in a designated hotel.

I’m not able to find any specific information on the mandatory isolation period.

Since Japan does not have on-arrival or post-arrival testing for fully vaccinated individuals, the only way you’ll get a positive result is if you do a voluntary test.

In any case, if you do test positive while in Japan the isolation procedure depends on whether you are symptomatic or asymptomatic:

Asymptomatic: Isolate until 7 days after the positive test result
Symptomatic: Isolate until 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 72 hours after symptoms end or 2 consecutive negative results on COVID-19 tests taken at least 24 hours apart, whichever comes later

Isolation can take place in a hotel.

Where would I visit?

If you asked me to rank the three in order of how “tourist-friendly” their regulations are, I’d go with:

Japan’s rules are clearly the most favourable, given the absence of on-arrival testing for fully vaccinated individuals. With visa waivers reinstated and no more need for a package tour, I’d say that travel conditions are basically back to pre-COVID days- assuming you’ve got your jabs.

Taiwan is a close second, although its on-arrival testing has the potential to mess up your plans should a positive result be received.

Hong Kong is a place I’d definitely avoid for now, given the battery of PCR tests and the restrictions on where you can visit for the first three days. Most Singaporeans take short trips to Hong Kong, so there’s really no point if the vast majority of your trip is testing and pseudo isolation (let’s face it, that’s what it really is).

As it stands, I’m already planning a Japan trip in late October, with Taiwan to follow as soon as the on-arrival test is removed.

At long last, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan have finally announced their plans to reopen. That said, not all plans are equally tourist friendly. While I’d be completely fine with visiting Japan and Taiwan, Hong Kong is off the list until the testing regime and visiting restrictions are removed.

Which of the three are you planning to visit?

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7 Taiwanese cities beyond Taipei you have to check out

Taiwan is known for its rich culture, stunning natural beauty, and delicious cuisine.

While the capital city of Taipei is a must-visit destination for most nature lovers and discerning foodies, there are many other cities and towns in Taiwan that are worth a visit too. From bustling port cities to peaceful countryside towns, these destinations offer a wide variety of attractions and activities to enjoy.

Read on for the full list.

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The second largest city in Taiwan, Kaohsiung is known for its cultural diversity and beautiful natural surroundings. Here, travellers can make a trip down to The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, visit the Sizihwan Bay Scenic Area, hike in the Shoushan National Nature Park, or even take a boat ride through the Qijin channel – the possibilities are truly endless. As for local specialities, be sure to try some Lemongrass Hotpot and Gang Yuan beef noodles . Looking to take a piece of Kaohsiung home to share with your loved ones? We suggest grabbing some Real Taro cake from Omiyage, as well as a couple of chess pastries from Joy Well Cake Shop.

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Keelung is a major port city located in the northeastern part of Taiwan, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, with the Keelung Mountain Range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It’s home to a number of cultural and historical attractions, such as the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology, the Keelung Miaokou Night Market , and the Yingge Ceramics Museum, but what we’re looking out for here is its delicious seafood and hot springs.

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Taichung, literally translated as the middle of Taiwan, is a great Taiwanese city beyond Taipei that comes with a pleasant climate perfect for travellers throughout the year. There are interesting attractions to visit here, such as the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the Taichung Literature Museum, and the Rainbow Village. While the famed Sun Moon Lake is not located within Taichung, the city is often used as the main access point to the tourist destination.

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Hualien, a city located on the east coast of Taiwan, is a popular tourist destination with several interesting attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy. The biggest attraction here is Taroko National Park. Also known as “The Marble Gorge”, it’s home to breathtaking views of marble canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails. After heading to the Tzu Chi Cultural Park and the Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum, be sure to feast on some delicious seafood, as well as local specialities such as bamboo rice, fried noodle gua bao ( chao mian gua bao ), and Hualien mochi ( hualian ma shu ).

Stay at Hualien Farglory Hotel

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Located just a short distance from Taipei, Yilan is the perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The city is known for its therapeutic hot (and cold) springs and peaceful countryside, with one of the main attractions being the Su’ao Cold Spring, which is famed for its therapeutic waters and beautiful surroundings. Other popular activities in the area include visiting the Luodong Night Market, exploring the Yilan Wuchang Temple, and hiking in the Nan-ao White Dolphin Habitat.

Stay at Lakeshore Hotel Yilan

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Another Taiwanese city beyond Taipei to check out? Taitung, a great off-the-beaten-track destination. Here, one of the main attractions is the Taitung Forest Park, which houses many hiking trails , waterfalls, and hot springs fit for outdoor-loving holidaymakers. Other popular activities in the area include the Tiehua Music Village, Taitung Art Museum, Taitung Railway Art Village and the Taitung Seashore Park. Not up for an itinerary? Simply relax at one of the area’s many beaches.

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Chiayi

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Chiayi is where we’re headed if we’re looking for an escape amongst the verdant greens. Besides the Chiayi City God Temple, and the Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park, the city is also home to the stunning Alishan National Scenic Area, Chiayi Botanical Garden and Danaiku Nature Ecological Park. Pro tip: hike up the Eryenping Trail in Fanlu Township and venture forth to the top of Alishan for a splendid view of the stars. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to score an ethereal view of sea clouds against the setting sun.

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Jocelyn Tan is a travel, food and design writer who loves to explore lesser-known cities abroad and chat with locals about their favourite eats in town. When she's not writing, she's probably indulging in serial killer podcasts or reading one too many books on East Asian history.

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New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour

Amid rising political tensions, the orchestra said it would perform in Hong Kong and Taiwan this summer and send a delegation of musicians to mainland China.

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By Javier C. Hernández

The New York Philharmonic, saying it hoped to use culture to help ease political tensions, announced plans on Thursday for a summer tour in Asia, including stops in Hong Kong and Taiwan and a visit to mainland China by a small group of musicians.

The tour will be the Philharmonic’s first visit to Asia since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, when many countries in the region shut their borders. It comes amid rising tensions between the United States and China and concerns about the possibility of a crisis over Taiwan.

Gary Ginstling, the Philharmonic’s incoming president and chief executive, said the orchestra hoped to show that music could help strengthen ties between the United States and Asian countries.

“At a time when communication and trust are on the decline, our firm belief is that cultural diplomacy is more important than ever,” he said. “Showing that we can span borders and bring people closer through music is at the heart of our mission.”

After a hiatus during the pandemic, American and European ensembles have in recent months explored returning to Asia, a booming market for classical music before the pandemic.

The Philadelphia Orchestra, the first American ensemble to perform in Communist-led China, is planning to send a delegation of 12 musicians to Beijing and Shanghai this fall. (Last year, the orchestra canceled a tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its visit to the country in 1973, worried that China’s then-strict coronavirus protocols would create logistical challenges.)

The Cleveland Orchestra is planning an Asia tour in 2025 that could include a visit to China, as well as Japan and South Korea. The Boston Symphony Orchestra visited Japan last year, the ensemble’s first overseas tour in four years.

The New York Philharmonic’s Asia tour will include performances in late June and early July at the Hong Kong Cultural Center as well as performing arts centers in Taipei and Kaohsiung, a city in southern Taiwan. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Dvorak’s Ninth Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony and Brahms’s Violin Concerto, featuring the violinist Hilary Hahn.

Hong Kong is familiar terrain for the Philharmonic’s music director, Jaap van Zweden, who also leads the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

“I look forward to sharing the work of my New York musical family with audiences in both Taiwan and Hong Kong,” van Zweden said in a statement.

The pandemic forced the Philharmonic to cancel three previously scheduled trips to China, where it has had a partnership with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Following the visit to Hong Kong in July, a delegation of nine Philharmonic players will go to Shanghai for six days, where they will lead chamber music concerts and teach classes.

The Philharmonic is also working to strengthen ties with Taiwanese cultural groups; on Friday, it will present a concert at David Geffen Hall by the Taiwan Philharmonic.

Ginstling said the orchestra was considering a full tour in mainland China in the summer of 2024.

“It’s too early to commit to that,” he said. “But we’ve certainly made it clear to our friends in Shanghai that when the circumstances warrant and enable it, we will resume our visits with the full orchestra.”

Javier C. Hernández is a culture reporter, covering the world of classical music and dance in New York City and beyond. He joined The Times in 2008 and previously worked as a correspondent in Beijing and New York. More about Javier C. Hernández

Aimer’s 3 nuits tour 2024 is an Asia tour but only hits 3 cities

Aimer’s 3 nuits tour 2024 is really just a mini tour.

Japanese singer songwriter Aimer does not tour overseas very often and, when she does, it is usually just a few concert dates somewhere in Asia.

That is why, with another tour announced by the singer on her website this week, she is yet again only performing in Asia and, even then, in only three countries.

Disappointing for millions of fans in Asia, and even more disappointing for the tens of millions elsewhere who rarely have a chance to see the Japanese singer perform live.

That being said, for Aimer fans in the following three Asian cities, their June and July is probably now looking pretty good.

Aimer’s 3 nuits tour concert schedule

Aimer’s latest tour to be announced is called the 3 nuits tour (in English ‘ the 3 nights tour’ ), and like it suggests is a 3-night tour that takes place in three Asian cities — Taiwan, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

A similar schedule to her last international tour — Aimer’s soleil et pluie tour — which took place in 2019, and hit Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai and Guangzhou in China.

The schedule for Aimer’s 3 nuits tour looks like this:

Saturday, June 22nd – NTSU Arena in Taipei, Taiwan Tuesday, July 9th – Asia World Expo, Hall 10 in Hong Kong Date and venue to be announced — Shanghai

No more information about the three concerts has been released, but you can keep updated via the singer’s website.

Meanwhile, Aimer’s latest full-length release is her Open a Door album, which came out in July, 2023.

You can likely expect to hear a few tracks from that album during those 3 nuits coming up soon.

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2PM’s Lee Junho announces 2023 ‘The Moment’ Asia fanmeeting tour

Featuring shows in Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and more

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South Korean singer and actor Lee Junho, a member of K-pop boyband 2PM , has announced his new 2023 ‘The Moment’ Asia fanmeeting tour.

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Today (September 12), Lee Junho and JYP Entertainment announced the upcoming fanmeeting tour on Twitter. ‘The Moment’ will feature eight shows from October to December this year.

The 2023 ‘The Moment’ Asia fanmeeting tour will kick off in Taipei, Taiwan on October 14. Thereafter, the K-pop idol will hold events in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta and more in November.

In early-December, the 2PM member will head to Hong Kong and Singapore, before wrapping up his fanmeeting tour in Bangkok, Thailand on the 10th.

More details about Lee Junho’s 2023 ‘The Moment’ Asia fanmeeting tour are expected to be released in the coming weeks. Keep tabs on this page for the latest updates.

The dates for Lee Junho’s 2023 ‘The Moment’ Asia fanmeeting tour are:

OCTOBER 14: Taipei, Taiwan

NOVEMBER 04: Macau, China 11: Manila, the Philippines 18: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 25: Jakarta, Indonesia

LEE JUNHO 1st FANMEETING TOUR <JUNHO THE MOMENT 2023> ➠ 10.14 TAIPEI ➠ 11.04 MACAU ➠ 11.11 MANILA ➠ 11.18 KUALA LUMPUR ➠ 11.25 JAKARTA ➠ 12.02 HONG KONG ➠ 12.08 SINGAPORE ➠ 12.10 BANGKOK #이준호 #LEEJUNHO #준호 #JUNHO #JUNHO_THE_MOMENT_2023 pic.twitter.com/HZsIz9Hljd — JYPnation (@jypnation) September 12, 2023

In other touring news, K-pop boyband SEVENTEEN have announced their brand-new ‘Follow’ tour of Asia, which will follow their ongoing tour of Japan. Check out the cities and dates for the newly announced tour here .

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Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel

FILE - Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, accompanied by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, walk to meet the media after a bilateral meeting at the State Department in Washington, Oct. 26, 2023. Blinken will travel to China, the State Department announced Saturday, April 20, 2024, as the rivals attempt to keep ties on an even keel despite severe differences over issues ranging from the path to peace in the Middle East to the supply of synthetic opioids that have heightened fears over global stability. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

FILE - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends a meeting in Beijing China, April 7, 2024. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China, the State Department announced Saturday, April 20, 2024, as the rivals attempt to keep ties on an even keel despite severe differences. The trip follows Yellen’s visit, a phone call this month between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and a phone call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, Pool, File)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this coming week as Washington and Beijing try to keep ties on an even keel despite major differences on issues from the path to peace in the Middle East to the supply of synthetic opioids that have heightened fears over global stability.

The rivals are at odds on numerous fronts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, Taiwan and the South China Sea , North Korea, Hong Kong, human rights and the detention of American citizens. The United States and China also are battling over trade and commerce issues, with President Joe Biden announcing new tariffs on imports of Chinese steel this past week.

The State Department said Saturday that Blinken, on his second visit to China in less than a year , will travel to Shanghai and Beijing starting Wednesday for three days of meetings with senior Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Talks between Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected, although neither side will confirm such a meeting is happening until shortly before it takes place.

The department said in a statement that Blinken would “discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues,” including the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

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He will also talk about progress made in “resuming counternarcotics cooperation, military-to-military communication, artificial intelligence, and strengthening people-to-people ties” and will reaffirm how important it is for the U.S. and China to be “responsibly managing competition, even in areas where our two countries disagree,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.

The trip follows a phone call this month between Biden and Xi in which they pledged to keep high-level contacts open, something they had agreed to last year at a face-to-face summit in California. Since that call, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has visited China and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken by phone with his Chinese counterpart . Meetings at lower levels also have taken place.

Despite those encounters, relations are rocky. The U.S. has recently become more vocal in its calls for China to stop supporting Russia’s military-industrial sector, which Washington says has allowed Moscow to boost weapons production to support the war against Ukraine .

“We see China sharing machine tools, semiconductors, other dual-use items that have helped Russia rebuild the defense industrial base that sanctions and export controls had done so much to degrade,” Blinken said Friday. “Now, if China purports on the one hand to want good relations with Europe and other countries, it can’t on the other hand be fueling what is the biggest threat to European security since the end of the Cold War.”

Blinken also has pushed for China to take a more active stance in pressing Iran not to escalate tensions in the Middle East . He has spoken to his Chinese counterpart several times since the Israel-Hamas war began six months ago as he has sought China’s help in getting Iran to restrain proxy groups it has supported, armed and funded in the region.

That topic has taken on new urgency since direct back-and-forth attacks by Iran and Israel on each other’s soil in the past week.

Also high on the agenda for Blinken will be Taiwan and the South China Sea.

The U.S. has strongly condemned Chinese military exercises threatening Taiwan, which Beijing regards as a renegade province and vowed to reunify with the mainland by force if necessary. Successive U.S. administrations have steadily ramped up military support and sales for Taipei, much to the anger of Chinese officials.

In the South China Sea, the U.S. and others have become increasingly concerned by provocative Chinese actions in and around disputed areas. In particular, the U.S. has voiced objections to what it says are Chinese attempts to thwart legitimate activities by others in the waterway, notably the Philippines and Vietnam.

That was a major topic of concern earlier this month when Biden held a three-way summit with the prime minister of Japan and the president of the Philippines.

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Taiwan Itinerary for families

Day 1 (Thu) – Dec 2017

Day 2 (FRI) Cing Jing

Day 3 (SAT) Xitou and Sun Moon Lake

Day 4 (SUN) Taichung 台中

Day 5 (MON) Taichung 台中

Day 6 (TUE) Keelung

Day 7 (WED) Ruifang

Day 8 (THU) Taipei

Day 9 (FRI) Taipei

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