A Taste of Taiwan by Train

From the city lights of Taipei to serene lakes and epic gorges, all via stunning coastal train routes in tranquil Taiwan.This island nation off China’s east coast is a little paradise waiting to be discovered, from its modern Asian metropolises to stunning coastlines, luscious forests and epic mountain peaks. Taiwan boasts a rich cultural heritage, blending indigenous cultures with Chinese and Japanese influences, much like the country’s incredible food scene, which extends itself to bustling street food markets and authentic local restaurants. Our loop trip highlights the lot, starting and ending in the capital, Taipei. You’ll visit Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge, explore the diverse cities of Tainan, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien, as well as embarking on an unforgettable range of cultural, culinary and adventurous activities, from releasing lanterns to cooking classes and lakeside cycles. Not bad for just one island, right?Highlights Indulge on street food delights in Taipei’s night markets Cycle the majestic forested trails surrounding Sun Moon Lake Slurp down traditional beverages at a tea factory tasting session Dine on local delicacies in Taiwan’s underrated culinary capital Discover the quirky pagodas, luscious nature parks and artsy spaces of Kaohsiung City Traverse the epic bridges, hillside trails and surreal caves of Taroko Gorge Take part in a soulful sky lantern release on Shifen Old Street Get the lowdown on Taiwanese cuisine on a Taipei cooking masterclass