4-Day Taiwan (South & Northeast Itinerary, tips & Guide)

Welcome to another RAFCARLOSAID! It's my second visit to Taiwan!

I will share my itinerary visiting both old and new places during my trip to Taiwan. It was a busy and exciting journey, so I hope this will be beneficial for your travels.

DAY 1: Flight + Juifen Day Tour

Arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport & Rest
06:00 am - To Zhongxiao Fuxing Station & Go to Bus 1062 Bus Station
Drop at Jiufen Old Street Bus Stop
Arrive in Hotel; Drop luggage & Lunch at Jiufen Old Street
Roam around Old Street Temple
Visit Shengpin Theater
Ah Mei Tea House (Photo op at night)
Overnight in Jiufen

DAY 2: Kaohsiung City Tour

**Cont. of Jiufen Tour.

Go to Ruifeng Bus Station (Bus 788 or 965); Arrive at Ruifang Train Station
Visit Sky Lantern
Shifen Waterfall
Back to Hotel & Leave Hotel at 12nn; Arrive in Taipei Main Station
Train to Kaohsiung (2 hrs travel time); Arrive in Zuoying THSR Station; Hotel & rest
Train to Sizihwan Station Arrive at Gushan Ferry Pier Station
**Start of Cijin Island DIY Tour
Rent a uBike
Tianhou Temple
Rainbow Church
Cijin Windmill Park
Sunset Bar
Night Market

DAY 3: Taichung Tour

**Cont. of Kaohsiung City Tour

Visit Dragon & Tiger Pagoda
Lotus Pond Pier
Art Center
Back to Hotel; leave at 12nn To Zuoying THSR Station; Arrive at Taichung THSR Station; Leave luggage in the train station.

**Start of Taichung Tour

Chun Shui Tang
Painted Animation Lane
Rainbow Village
Back to Taichung THSR Station; Arrive in Taipei Main Station; To Hotel and Rest.
Ichiran Ramen - Xinyi (Dinner)

DAY 4: Taipei City Tour

Visit 44 South Military (Photo op of Taipei 101)
CKS Memorial
First Din Tai Fung (Lunch)
Fujin Tree Cafe (Coffee & Snack)
Ximending District (Dinner)
To Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Flight back (the Next Day)

HOTELS (With Links)

Jiufen - Jiu Wow Boxx Inn Jiufen (Shared Room - bunk Bed)
Kaohsiung - Chitow Hostel (Shared Room - bunk Bed)
Taipei - Single Inn Taipei (Solo Room - Shared Bathroom)

ACTIVITIES (With Links to Klook)

THSR Ticket - (Klook Link)

Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour (Klook Link)

Taipei 101 Observation Ticket (Klook Link)

Taipei Zoo / Maeklong Gondola (Klook Link)

TIPS AND GUIDE

JUIFEN TIPS

If you are planning to go overnight in Jiufen, the best option is to go there via Public transport.
The easiest and cheapest way is via Bus. Ride the MRT and drop at Zhongxiao Fuxing Station go to Jiufen Bus Station and ride Bus #1062.
The travel time is around 1 and a half hours. The fare is 90NTD. Ask to be drop at Jiufen Old Street Station.
If going back to Taipei bus is also available. Walk straight upward from 7/11 and you will see a bus stop there.
Ride the bus going to Taipei the bus stops at the following Train stations: Banqiao, Wanhua, Songshan, or Nangang.
Roaming around Jiufen like waterfalls and Pingxi, you can try their train. But conveniently you can hire a taxi around the place.
There are lots of tourists at night since many are doing photo opportunities in front of Ah Mei Tea House.

KAOHSIUNG TIPS

When visiting Kaohsiung the best option is to ride the Taiwan High-speed railway train. Travel time from Taipei is around 2 hours. Drop at Zuoying Train Station.
You can book tickets via Klook (You can use my voucher code: RAFCARLOSAID) Note to book a roundtrip ticket as seats sell fast!
There is a train system in Kaohsiung some of its attractions have nearby train stations. Otherwise, you can rent uBikes and you can use your train cards as payment.
Cijin Island - If going here head to Sizihwan Station and walk for about 10 minutes to Gushan Ferry Pier Station. You won’t get lost as signs are available going there. You can also use Train cards as payment.
At night, there is a long line for the public ferry, so in any case, leave the island early to avoid it.
To have a good photo at the Formosa Blvd Train Station go as early as 6 AM.
Visa is accepted as payment in Kaohsiung Train Stations.

TAICHUNG TIPS

Use the high-speed train to visit Taichung. Book in advance as seats may be limited.
There is luggage storage in the train station but is always full. So plan if you have luggage with you.
Attractions are far from each other. A convenient option is to hire a taxi or a group tour.
Rainbow Village is closed every Monday.

TAIPEI TIPS

If you plan to visit the First Din Tai Fung, it caters to take-out customers.
If dining at Ichiran Ramen, the best is to visit at around 11 PM to avoid long queues.
44 South Military is another angle for a Photo opportunity of Taipei 101.