Northeast Asia: Round-the-World Travel Destinations
Budget Scale: 1-5
1-least expensive; 5-most expensive
1.5– Taiwain can be extremely cheap for the budget traveler. Backpackers can get by in Taiwan for about $15-20USD per day, and if you are an outdoorsman who has a tent and/or camping equipment, you can camp in the mountains or on the beach, usually for free.
Indie Travel Scale: 1-5
1-not a good Indie Travel destination; 5-a great Indie Travel destination
3– Taipei may not get the same play as other large Asian cities, but it would be a shame to skip over this wonderful city. There’s plenty of chances to have an indie travel experience in Taipei.
Indie Travel Tips
- Taipei was a completely different city just 25 years ago. It was congested and dirty. Now there are world class buildings everywhere and parks seemingly around every corner. Get out and simply wander to see what Taipei has to offer.
- If you like hiking and the outdoors, head to Yangmingshan National Park.
- Head to the Shilin Night Market for a cheap, authentic meal.
Why you should add Taipei to your RTW travel list
- Feel the excitement of a busy Asian city that doesn’t like to spell in English
- A fast-paced, dynamic, cool, exciting city
- Could you find your hostel without signs in English? Here’s a chance to try
- Use Taipei as your gateway to Taiwan, and see another side of Chinese culture
Why you should not add Taipei to your RTW travel list
- Some claim that its Asian counterparts are more exciting and have more to offer than Taipei.
Are you heading to Taipei? What do you need to do?
- Buy an international plane ticket to/from Taipei
- Book a Taipei hostel
- Book a hotel in Asia
- Talk to travelers on the Asia message boards
- Read our Taipei Travel Guide
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