Welcome to the grand finale of our 7D6N free and easy Taiwan adventure! For this final leg in May 2023, we transitioned from rural landscapes back toward Taipei, making a massive, cinematic day trip out of Taiwan’s most legendary mountain towns: Shifen and Jiufen. While you can take a combination of local trains and public buses from Taipei to reach the mountains, the winding roads are notoriously packed. We chose to hire a private driver for the day. It is an absolute game-changer—giving you seamless door-to-door comfort, zero queue times, and the complete freedom to explore at your own pace!…
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Missed Part 1? Read our first leg covering Cingjing Farm and arriving in Hualien here. If Day 1 was about mountains and mist, Day 2 was all about the sea, cliffs, and everything in between. This was hands-down one of the most visually stunning days of our entire Taiwan trip — driving up the east coast with the Pacific Ocean on one side and sheer cliffs on the other, with a hot spring waiting at the end. Here’s exactly how our Hualien to Yilan day played out. Quick Overview Route Hualien → Qixingtan → Qingshui Cliff → Heping → Yilan…