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Tainan
Centuries of temples and forts give Tainan a patient pace: Chihkan Tower, Anping Fort and narrow alleys where vendors serve oyster omelettes, dan zai noodles and mango shaved ice.
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Kaohsiung
Harbourfront warehouses and night markets anchor Kaohsiung: stroll Pier-2 Art Center, float along the Love River and eat at Liuhe Night Market or Cijin’s seafood stalls.
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Chiayi City
Railway cafes and pre-dawn trains to Alishan define Chiayi City; eat local turkey rice, visit Hinoki Village and catch the mountain railway for sunrise over cypress forests.
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Yu Shan
Yushan (Jade Mountain), Taiwan’s highest peak, draws hikers and climbers to its alpine trails and viewpoints within Yushan National Park; permits required for summit attempts.
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Liuqiu Island
Coral island off Pingtung (Xiaoliuqiu) famed for sea turtles, snorkeling, glass‑bottom boats and bike‑friendly roads that circle sandy coves and nearshore reefs.
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Pratas Islands
The Pratas (Dongsha) Islands are Taiwanese‑administered coral atolls in the South China Sea; access is restricted, but the area is noted for diving, reef ecology and a maritime nature reserve.
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Kenting National Park
At Taiwan’s southern tip, Kenting National Park combines sandy beaches, coral reefs, coastal highways and hiking trails; visitors swim, snorkel, and sample nearby night-market seafood.
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Ali Shan Shanmo
Mountain in central Taiwan’s highland region
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Yu Shan
Yushan (Jade Mountain), Taiwan’s highest peak, draws hikers and climbers to its alpine trails and viewpoints within Yushan National Park; permits required for summit attempts.
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Liuqiu Island
Coral island off Pingtung (Xiaoliuqiu) famed for sea turtles, snorkeling, glass‑bottom boats and bike‑friendly roads that circle sandy coves and nearshore reefs.
Explore
Pratas Islands
The Pratas (Dongsha) Islands are Taiwanese‑administered coral atolls in the South China Sea; access is restricted, but the area is noted for diving, reef ecology and a maritime nature reserve.
Explore
Kenting National Park
At Taiwan’s southern tip, Kenting National Park combines sandy beaches, coral reefs, coastal highways and hiking trails; visitors swim, snorkel, and sample nearby night-market seafood.
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Ali Shan Shanmo
Mountain in central Taiwan’s highland region
Top Cities in Southern Taiwan
Southern Taiwan at a Glance
Local Time
8:09 AM
GMT+8
Population
6,134,259
Best Things to Do in Southern Taiwan
Park
Kenting National Park
Tropical national park with beaches, coral reefs, and forests
Museum
National Science and Technology Museum
Large science museum focused on technology and industry exhibits
Mountain
Yu Shan
Taiwan's highest peak and prominent alpine mountain
Building
85 Sky Tower
Tall mixed-use skyscraper landmark in Kaohsiung's skyline
Island
Pratas Islands
Taiwan-administered coral atolls with strategic reef ecosystem
Mountains
Central Mountain Range
Major mountain spine running down Taiwan's center
Stadium
National Stadium (Kaohsiung)
Large multipurpose stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Mosque
Kaohsiung Mosque
Main Kaohsiung mosque serving Taiwan's Muslim community
Mountains
Ali Shan Shanmo
Mountain in central Taiwan's highland region
Monument
Fort Provintia
Dutch-era redbrick fort in historic Tainan
Museum
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Large Buddhist complex with giant Buddha statues and relics
National Park
Taijiang National Park
Coastal national park protecting mangroves and wetlands
