Planning a private family tour of Taiwan

Pace for every generation

Plan one main sight in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a long lunch and rest between. Many of Taiwan’s best experiences are short: the Sun Moon Lake boats, the ropeway, Shifen’s sky lanterns and Tainan’s temples all involve little walking.

Jiufen, by contrast, is all stairways, and the Alishan sunrise needs a very early start. Tell us about mobility and we will choose viewpoints that can be reached by car.

Family-friendly highlights

• Shifen: write wishes on a sky lantern and release it beside the railway.
• Sun Moon Lake: boats between three piers and a 7-minute ropeway ride.
• Yehliu Geopark: strange rock shapes on the coast; concession tickets cost NT$60 (check eligibility on the park’s site).
• Tainan: street food in small portions, perfect for grazing together.
• Hot springs: private hot-spring rooms in Beitou or Jiaoxi let families bathe together.

Getting around

The high-speed rail covers Taipei to Tainan in about 1 hour 45 minutes. A private vehicle sized for your group and luggage makes the rest easy, especially in the mountains. Tell us your children’s ages when you enquire so we can confirm suitable seating.

Taiwan Railway’s express trains to the east coast are reserved-seat services, and seats sell out at weekends and holidays. We book them as early as reservations allow.

When to go

• October–November and March–April are the most comfortable months.
• July–September is typhoon season and very hot; keep a flexible day if summer is your only option.
• The 7-day Lunar New Year break (4–10 February 2027) brings full trains and closed family restaurants.