North / City 01 Taipei 101

Giving the height of 508m above sea level, the former tallest building in the world is also the most remarkable landmark in the city and certainly, one of the must-visit places in Taipei . According to the designer, the shape of 101 was inspired by bamboo, which symbolize lucky and upward. The most popular shot is from nearby shopping area. However, if you want to get the whole build in your frame, try Sun Yet- sen Memorial Hall.

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Location No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

Travel Tips MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, “Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station,” Exit 4. MRT , “Taipei City Hall Station,” Exit 2. Walk for about 10 minutes. Bus Take the buses to Taipei City Hall, Taipei World Trade Center, Xinyi Administration Center, or Grand Hyatt Taipei. All the buses will stop at Taipei 101.

12 Taiwan Top10 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Taiwan 13 North / North / City 02 Yehliu Geopark - 03 Zhengbin Fishing Port Queens Head rock Before 2016, Zhengbin Fishing Port is no more then a common fishing port. Then, the You don’t have to travel far, just 40min from then you can present government introduced artists to conduct an experimental project for rejuvenation. yourself before “the Queen”. Actually, “the Queen’s Head” is the nickname of a sea- Successfully, turned this small fishing port into a colorful, attractive, film-killing scenery erosion mushroom rock. The rock stands on the wave-cut platform named “Yehliu spot. The best place to shoot the fishing port is opposite the color houses. There are 3 Geopark” in northern coast of New Taipei city. There are some other interesting view decks on the pierside for visitors to take pictures. geological landscape in Yehliu Park. It will be a good choice for day excursions from Taipei.

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Location Location No 167-1, Gangdong Rd., Yehliu Village, Wanli , New Taipei City Junction of Zhongzheng Road and Zhengbin Road, Zhongzheng District, Travel Tips Keelung City MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, “Tamsui Station,” Exit 2. Take “Taiwantrip-Crown Northern Travel Tips Coast Shuttle Bus” to “Yehliu Geopark and Yehliu Ocean World.” Bus Take Keelung City Bus No.101 to “Zhengbin Rd. Intersection” or No. 103 and Bus Take Kuo Kuang eBus (To Jinshan Youth Activity Center) to “Yehliu.” No.104 (through Zhongzheng Rd.) to “Zhongzheng District Health Center.”

14 Taiwan Top10 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Taiwan 15 Central / City 04 Gaomei Wetlands Located on the south side of the Dajia River Estuary, Gaomei Wetlands is famous for its distinct beachfront ecological resources. Over 120 bird species have been recorded here. Nevertheless, most of the people come here to watch the beautiful sunsets instead of birds. Since the beach is so flat, somehow during low tide, the tide remain on the beach and turn the beach to a big sky mirror. If get good timing, you can have the shot you never forget.

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Location Gaomei Wetland, Qingshui Dist., Taichung City (The south of the mouth of Dajia River) Travel Tips Bus At TRA “Taichung Station,” take Geya Bus No.309 to “Gaomei Wetland (Sanshun Rd.)” and walk for about 1.5 km to arrive at the entrance of the wooden path of Gaomei Wetland. Bus At TRA “Taichung Qingshui Station,” take Geya Bus No.178 or No.179 to “Gaomei Wetland.”

16 Taiwan Top10 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Taiwan 17 Central / South / City 05 Qingjing Farm Skywalk 06 Blueprint House in Qingjing Farm is surrounded by Tainan beautiful mountains estimated 1750m Blueprint House is a 3D blueprint nighttime art installation with bright lights throwing above sea level. This is the most dazzling white lines on a blue wall. It combines a painting wall, some beams and “European-like” place you can find columns to create a site for visitors to step in and take photos. By the visual effect, in Taiwan. You can watch shepherd’s you will be looked like you are inside a blueprint ! The blueprint house is located in show or try picking kiwis. There a restored area for culture and creative shops. You can do some shopping before the are a lot of interesting experiences lights on. await you. A new skywalk had been added on Qingjing’s attractions which elevated along the mountain road extending about 1200m in length. From the walk you will have the chance to take a bird-eye view over high mountains.

Map Map Location Ln. 689, Sec. 1, Ximen Rd., West Central Dist., Tainan City, Taiwan Location No. 186-1, Renhe Rd., Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan Travel Tips At TRA “Tainan Station,” take Bus No.1, No.2, No.5, No.11, or No.18 to “Shin Travel Tips Bus Kong Mitsukoshi Tainan Place.” Walk back along Sec.1, Ximen Rd. for about Bus At TRA “Taichung Station,” take “Nantou Bus 6670” to “Puli” and transfer to 100 meters and arrive. Nantou Bus 6658, 6659, or 6664 to “Cingjing Farm.” Bus At TRA “Tainan Station,” take Bus No.10 or No.19 to “Tainan Yonghua Bus At TRA “Taichung Station,” take “Nantou Bus” or “Chuan Hang Bus” to “Puli” Station.” Walk straight, turn right at Sec.1, Ximen Rd., walk for about 100 and transfer to Nantou Bus 6658, 6659, or 6664 to “Cingjing Farm.” meters, and arrive.

18 Taiwan Top10 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Taiwan 19 South / Tainan City South / City 07 Beimen Salt Field 08 Holy Rosary Cathedral

Along the west coast of Taiwan Island, there are dozens of sunset scenery sites but no The Holy Rosary Cathedral is the oldest and also the most beautiful Catholic church one like Beimen Jingzaijiao Salt Field. It is a very old salt field. Built in in Taiwan. It was first established in 1860 by Spanish from Filipinas and rebuilt to its (nearly 200 years ago), abandoned once and restored. The salt field is now doing present dimensions in 1928. It is now, the seat of the Bishop of Kaohsiung. The interior more demonstration than production but you still can see how people make salt from design of the church is believed to imitate Manila Cathedral in the Philippines. seawater. Make sure you come at the right time, just a few minutes before sunset, then you will get golden reflection of the setting sun from the salt field.

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Map Location No. 151, Wufu 3rd Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City (by Love River) Location Travel Tips Jingzaijiao, Yonghua Village, Beimendistrict, Tainan City Bus Take No.2, No.11, No.33, or No.50 to “Kaohsiung Girls’ Senior High School” Travel Tips or “Kaohsiung Military Reception Center.” Bus At TRA “Tainan Station,” take “Shing Nan Bus (To Nan Kun Shen) to “Xishan.” MRT Red line, “Central Park Station,” Exit 2. Walk for about 15 minutes.

20 Taiwan Top10 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Taiwan 21 East / Yilan County 09 Jimmy Park (Yilan Station)

Among all the stations you’ve visited in Taiwan, this one might be the most interesting one. With the installation art site adopted from famous illustrator Jimmy Liao, the small railway station has become a very popular photo spot for young people and families with kids. The highlight of the park is a series of statues from Jimmy’s picture book Turn Left, Turn Right located in the south side of the station. However, the beautiful facade of Yilan station shouldn’t be missed.

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Location No. 240, Sec. 1, Yixing Rd., Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan

Travel Tips TRA From TRA “Yilan Train Station,” walk for about 2 minutes and arrive.

22 Taiwan Top10 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Taiwan 23 10 East / Hualien County Taroko National Park

Full of natural beauty, Taroko Gorge will conquer you with its stunning scenery at first sight. The marble gorge was carved by the erosive power of the river and created geological spectacles like high rising crags and cascading waterfalls. The most popular places to take good scenery pictures are Yenzikou(Swallow Grotto Trail) and Tunnel of Nine Turns.

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Location No.291, Fushi, Fushi Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County Travel Tips TRA At TRA “Hualien Station,” take “Hualien Bus (To Taroko)” or “Hualien Bus (To Tianxiang)” to “Taroko Visitor Center.”

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