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This is a first draft of the Taiwan list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Mountains · Lakes

Sun Moon Lake and Alishan

A misty mountain lake, and Alishan's old-forest railway.

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Worth a Detour
Cities · Old towns

Jiufen

A lantern-lit hill town near Taipei.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Mountain towns

Alishan

A forest railway up to a sunrise over a sea of clouds.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Festivals & Seasons · Lanterns

Pingxi Lantern Festival

Thousands of sky lanterns.

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If You're Nearby
Cities · Temples

Tainan

Taiwan's old capital.

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If You're Nearby
Mountains · Hiking

Yushan

Northeast Asia's highest peak, the heart of Taiwan's mountain spine.

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On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.