A day excursion from Taipei can include exploring Jiufen, a former gold mining village, or photographing sun-kissed rocks at Yehliu Geopark. If a quick trip isn’t enough to satiate your cultural curiosity, take a lengthier bus ride to Sun Moon Lake or Taroko National Park.

1. Get lost in JIUFEN, a mining community tucked on the slope of a mountain.

2. Visit YEHLIU GEOPARK to witness the coolest rocks you’ve ever seen.

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3. View tribal grounds while riding in a gondola over SUN MOON LAKE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA.

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4. After walking through YANGMINGSHAN NATIONAL PARK, unwind in hot springs.

5. Look over hairpin twists in a breathtaking valley at TAROKO NATIONAL PARK.

6. Take a sunset ferry trip and fall in love with Taipei’s coastline culture in TAMSUI.