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Taiwan.

Imagine experiencing Taiwan for the very

first time. 7 days, five incredible

destinations.

From the vibrant streets of Taipei and

the creative corners of Tai Chong to the

hidden mountain village of Fenu, the

misty forests of Alishan and the coastal

aesthetic vibes of Kaosong City.

Let me show you how to spend 7 days in

Taiwan.

At the end of this video, I'll share a

few things to know before visiting

Taiwan and what this 7-day trip actually

cost.

On our first day in Taiwan, we wasted no

time and booked a trip to explore the

northern natural beauty of Taipei.

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Our first stop was Chingen Grassland, a

stunning open landscape where water

buffaloos freely roam under the clouds.

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What?

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What?

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Next we explore Jingshan suspension

bridge and pond surrounded by misty

forest trails.

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Then we continue to Xiaukang Recreation

Area where sulfur steam rises straight

from the ground.

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For lunch, we stopped at a local farm

restaurant.

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By midday, we reached Bay 2, home to the

famous thermal valley.

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The air was thick with steam rising from

the emerald green and breathtaking hot

spring.

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mention something that's been a constant

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And just nearby, the Beetu Hotring

Museum added a touch of history to the

place.

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In the late afternoon, we returned to

Taipei and ended the day at Shilin Night

Market, the biggest and most famous one

in the city. A maze of food stores,

games, and lights.

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All of my friends say

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that man is trouble. You best

down.

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Kicking off our morning at Penny Coffee,

a cafe with a mix of vintage charm and

modern Taipei.

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From there we wandered through Bopaliao

historical block.

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Just a short walk away is the Banka

Lungan Temple. Always alive with the

sound of prayers and incense smoke

curling through the air.

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Later we made our way to the Chiian

Kaishek Memorial Hall. Grand,

symmetrical, and beautifully quiet in

the middle of the city.

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For lunch, we stopped by Fuhong Beef

Noodles, one of my favorites in Taipei,

where the flavor truly speaks for

itself.

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As the sun began to set, we hiked up

Elephant Mountain for the best view of

Taipei's skyline.

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Then we headed to Ralph Night Market

with the smell of grilled skewers and

the buzz of Taipe's night crowd filling

the streets.

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>> I love you. Cuz I love you. Yeah. There

was a time I didn't have romance. But

after I met you, I felt it was my

chance. Well, nobody tells me good

things about you. Baby, I'm going to

stay right here.

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We started our third day early, joining

another day trip to explore the northern

coast of Taiwan.

Our first stop was Yellow Geio Park.

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The wind and sea have carved the rocks

into surreal shapes from honeycomb

textures to formations like the famous

queen's head.

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Next, we headed inland to Chiffen, a

small village famous for its old railway

that runs right through the main street.

Here, visitors release colorful sky

lanterns, each carrying wishes into the

misty sky.

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By late afternoon, we reached Juven, a

mountain village draped in red lanterns

and nostalgia.

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As the sun set, the lights came on and

the narrow alleys turned into a scene.

straight from a Ghibli film.

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>> Okay, so tear your camera.

>> We arrived back in Taipei in the evening

and decided to explore Siming, the

Shabuya of Taiwan. Lively, loud, full of

neon lights, and the perfect way to end

another full day.

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Hello.

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We left Taipei early in the morning and

boarded the high-speed train to Tai

Chong.

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We checked into our hotel and went

straight to Miyah.

A restored red brick building that once

was an old eye clinic now turned into

one of the most elegant dessert shops in

Taiwan.

It feels like a mix between a chocolate

factory and a vintage library.

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From there, we explored the old station

plaza. Once Tai Chong's main railway

station, now transformed into an

aesthetic space where old tracks meet

modern cafes.

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As the evening came, we made our way to

another street night market where

students fill the streets and stalls

sizzle with snacks.

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The next morning, we caught the train

from Tai Chong to Chi, the gateway to

the Alishan Mountains.

After four full days of non-stop

exploring, this was our slow day.

And I thank you for the letter,

the kisses, and the smiles.

And I thank you for

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the best all my life.

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And every time the things go wrong, you

pull me up, I come back strong. Oh yeah.

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Saturday morning started with picking up

our rental car. The beginning of one of

the most scenic drives in Taiwan.

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Halfway up, we stopped at Fenihu Old

Street, a charming mountain village

known as a rest stop for the Alishian

forest train.

narrow alleys filled with wooden houses,

tea shops, and the smell of bento boxes

steaming from old kitchens.

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China.

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You're all I need.

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Whatever you think

you feel with me.

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woman.

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We spent the afternoon wandering through

the Alishian forest, surrounded by

towering cypress trees, mosscovered

paths, and the sound of wind weaving

through the branches. A place that feels

almost untouched by time.

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Heat. Heat.

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Heat. Heat.

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The next day, we returned the car and

took the morning train south to Kaoong,

a city that quickly became became my

favorite in all of Taiwan.

After checking in, we started at Sunfong

Temple, one of the city's most colorful

and intricate temples. Its walls alive

with carvings and golden details.

Heat.

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Heat.

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Just a few streets away, we stumbled

upon a small hidden cafe. The kind of

place you don't plan to find.

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in Chang.

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Later, we explored the Pier 2 Art

Center, a massive creative space filled

with murals, sculptures, and converted

warehouses.

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Once an industrial harbor, now an open

air gallery by the sea.

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Here

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we are taking a ferry to cross the river

to the fort side to catch the sunset.

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As the day came to an end, we crossed

through the Siein tunnel to catch the

sunset.

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A short walk uphill brought us to Chihu

Fort where the view opens up to the

entire city.

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Just a few steps away stood the cowong

lighthouse standing quietly above the

harbor.

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As promised, here are a few things to

know that will make traveling in Taiwan

a lot smoother. First, Google Maps is

king. It works perfectly for both city

navigation and public transport. Second,

always carry some cash. Most cafes and

restaurants take cards, but for night

markets, cash is still the way to go.

And last, get yourself an easy card. It

works for the metro, buses, and even

convenience stores, making it one of the

most useful things you can have in

Taiwan. And finally, here is how much we

spent on our 7-day trip through Taiwan.

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ B1	verb - to travel around and discover a place
Taipei /ˌtaɪˈpeɪ/ B2	noun - capital city of Taiwan
Taichung /ˈtaɪˈtʃʊŋ/ B2	noun - city in central Taiwan
Alishan /ˈɑːlɪˈʃæn/ B2	noun - mountain range in Taiwan
Kaohsiung /ˌkaʊˈʃiːˌʌŋ/ B2	noun - city in southern Taiwan
forest /ˈfɔːrɪst/ A2	noun - a large area of trees
mountain /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ A1	noun - a large natural raised area of land
village /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a small community in a rural area
park /pɑːrk/ A1	noun - an area of land for public recreation
temple /ˈtem.pəl/ A2	noun - a building used for religious purposes
market /ˈmɑːr.kɪt/ A1	noun - a place where goods are bought and sold
cafe /kəˈfeɪ/ A1	noun - a small restaurant serving drinks and light food
train /treɪn/ A1	noun - a vehicle on rails for passengers
bridge /brɪdʒ/ A1	noun - a structure carrying a road over a river
hot spring /hɒt sprɪŋ/ B1	noun - a natural spring of hot water
sunset /ˈsʌn.set/ A2	noun - the time when the sun goes down
vibrant /ˈvaɪ.brənt/ B1	adjective - full of energy and enthusiasm
misty /ˈmɪs.ti/ B1	adjective - covered with mist
stunning /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/ B2	adjective - extremely impressive or attractive
scenic /ˈsiː.nɪk/ B2	adjective - having beautiful natural scenery

Key Grammar Structures

• All of my friends say that man is trouble.

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ In the sentence, the "that man" is a relative clause that defines or describes the noun "man" without using a new sentence.

• I love you. Cuz I love you.

  ➔ Contraction

  ➔ The word "Cuz" is a contraction of "because", commonly used in informal speech or songs to shorten words.

• There was a time I didn't have romance.

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The structure "There was a time" and "didn't have" use the past simple tense to describe completed actions in the past.

• But after I met you, I felt it was my chance.

  ➔ Cleft sentence

  ➔ The phrase "it was my chance" is a cleft sentence that emphasizes the subject "my chance" for dramatic effect.

• Well, nobody tells me good things about you.

  ➔ Present simple for general truths

  ➔ The sentence uses present simple "tells" to express a general or habitual situation that is always true.

• Baby, I'm going to stay right here.

  ➔ Future with 'going to'

  ➔ "I'm going to stay" expresses a future intention or plan based on current evidence or decision.

• And I thank you for the letter, the kisses, and the smiles.

  ➔ Parallel structure

  ➔ The list "the letter, the kisses, and the smiles" uses parallel structure with nouns connected by commas and 'and' for balance.

• And every time the things go wrong, you pull me up, I come back strong.

  ➔ Parallel clauses

  ➔ The clauses "you pull me up" and "I come back strong" are parallel, connected without conjunctions for rhythmic effect in songs.

• You're all I need.

  ➔ Ellipsis in cleft construction

  ➔ "You're all I need" is an elliptical cleft sentence implying "You are all that I need", omitting "that" for conciseness.

• Whatever you think you feel with me.

  ➔ Concessive clause with 'whatever'

  ➔ "Whatever you think" introduces a concessive clause meaning 'no matter what you think', showing concession.