--- title: "Taiwan" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Taiwan." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/taiwan" locale: "en" --- # Taiwan Primary place hint: Taiwan ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Taiwan](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/taiwan) ## Places in this area - [Taipei](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/taipei) (0 destinations) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/taiwan) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Taiwan ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Taiwan with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/taiwan/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides, comparisons, budgeting, and itinerary support. Their Taiwan destination guide gives a well-rounded overview of Taipei, mountains, coastlines, cuisine, night markets, heritage, and modern culture for trip planning. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/taiwan/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides, practical planning, and first-hand trip structure. Their Taiwan travel guide is practical for shaping a trip around things to do, places to eat, places to stay, expectations, and planning details. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/taiwan-itinerary/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog focused on destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their seven-day Taiwan itinerary is a helpful starting point for combining Taipei planning with day trips to major attractions. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/destination-taiwan/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, hiking guides, road trips, and photography. Their Taiwan guide supports active trip planning with advice for Taipei, Taroko National Park, Teapot Mountain, Tainan, and night markets. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/2-week-taiwan-itinerary/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, off-the-beaten-path travel, and visual trip-planning content. Their customizable two-week Taiwan itinerary is a strong fit for travelers who want to connect highlights around the island into a longer route. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/best-taiwan-itinerary-5-days/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog by Olga Maria, blending practical posts with identity-led storytelling. Her five-day Taipei and Taiwan itinerary offers helpful structure for a shorter trip, framed with guidance from a Taiwan travel expert. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/best-places-to-visit-in-taiwan/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda Bibb. Her Taiwan article is a useful shortlist of twelve destinations or attractions for travelers deciding what to add to an itinerary. - [Green Global Travel](https://greenglobaltravel.com/things-to-do-in-taiwan-for-nature-lovers/) (greenglobaltravel.com) Green Global Travel is an ecotourism, sustainable travel, wildlife conservation, and green living site by Bret Love and Mary Gabbett. Their Taiwan nature guide is a strong match for outdoors-focused travelers, with coverage of Longdong, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, and Taroko Gorge. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/taiwan-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destinations, eSIMs, remote work, hiking, and living abroad. Their Taiwan SIM card guide is practical for sorting connectivity options, including buying in person, buying online, and using an eSIM. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/food-in-taiwan/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is an independent travel blog focused on city guides, destination guides, budget advice, and personal travel essays. Their Taiwan food article gives readers a broad culinary overview, making it helpful for understanding the destination through its eating culture rather than only restaurant picks. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/taiwan-on-a-budget/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel and practical trip planning. Their Taiwan budget guide is useful for cost-conscious travelers, with advice shaped around the author's spending breakdown. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/asia-solo-travel-in-taiwan/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl About The Globe is a social impact guide site for conscious solo female travellers, combining solo travel advice and destination resources. Their solo travel in Taiwan guide is helpful for independent female travelers, combining things to see and do with insight from Sarah Morlock's time living there. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/taiwan/taroko-national-park) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel-publishing brand offering destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Taroko National Park page is a useful planning reference for holidays, timing, and places to visit within this Taiwan destination. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/cycling-taiwan-east-coast-travel-tips/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Brazilian couple Nat and Rob, focused on destination guides, budgeting, food, adventure, and trip planning. Their Taiwan cycling article is practical for planning an East Coast bike trip, including route choices, itinerary considerations, and packing needs. - [The World Travel Guy](https://theworldtravelguy.com/taroko-gorge-taiwan-taroko-national-park-in-hualien/) (theworldtravelguy.com) The World Travel Guy is David Leiter's travel blog focused on practical destination guides, scenic places, hikes, landmarks, and photography. His Taroko Gorge guide is a helpful resource for visiting Taroko National Park in Hualien, with a clear focus on the gorge scenery. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbho7xjWNhQ) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple living in Bangkok and exploring Asia. This guide video is a practical Taiwan planning primer, covering when to visit, what to do, getting around, typical prices, and budget considerations. - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CneYeu0JMhY) (youtube.com) Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel built around Karl Watson’s longer travel films and trip breakdowns. This itinerary video gives a useful Taiwan route based on a two-week solo backpacking trip, with notes on adapting the plan for less time. - [Syifa Adriana](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1U8DMnGWMg) (youtube.com) Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focused on culture, history, and everyday life. This travel vlog follows the start of a 400km solo ride across Taiwan, making Chiayi and high mountain roads part of a memorable five-day journey. - [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEahJ_mmOJE) (youtube.com) Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel from a British traveller who has explored the world full-time since 2017. This travel video offers a thoughtful look at Indigenous communities in eastern Taiwan, including Truku, Amis, and Bunun groups, making it a strong cultural companion for the destination. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4WZK4jpT0M) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel from Dottie and Lenza, focused on in-depth destination stories and local culture. This personal travel video gives Taiwan a warm, well-rounded treatment through Taipei, Taoyuan, markets, temples, food, and cultural traditions.