Practical feedback on 2 weeks road-tripping in Taiwan

Hi there, - Rented a Budget car online, pick-up and drop-off at the airport: 11 days for 540 €, 1,400 km driven, gas at 0.85 €/litre. Driving was very easy in the country. - Two weeks was enough to see the highlights of Taiwan, especially with a car. - Withdrawing cash with a Revolut or Wise card: no bank fees at Cathay Bank ATMs. They’re yellow and green, often found in Family Mart stores. - Hikes: we did a few, the landscapes were interesting, but the trails were often too artificial for our taste (concrete, slabs, endless stairs, etc.). - Accommodation: averaged 42 €/night, booked in the afternoon for the same evening with no issues. Often stayed in B&Bs run by locals in remote areas—sometimes hard to find and with little English spoken, but no problem with a car. - Food: Chinese cuisine everywhere was excellent. - Weather in December: 8 great days, 5 average, 1 bad. Temperatures were pleasant, a bit chilly at higher altitudes. - Chungwa SIM card: 15 days for 20 €. - Most comprehensive website: taiwanobsessed.com. - We loved the hikes through the tea plantations in the Alishan region, Kenting Park, and the incredible Chung Tai Chan Monastery (tour with an English-speaking nun). Since Taroko was closed, the drive up the east coast from Kenting to Hualien felt long and not essential. Here’s our practical feedback from the trip—feel free to ask if you have any questions. Safe travels!

the food isn’t Chinese—it’s Taiwanese.

Hi there, We’re planning a trip to Taiwan for 2 weeks/3 weeks. Here are a few random questions: What do you think are the must-sees (especially for hikes)? Any personal favorites? How did you find your B&Bs on international sites like Booking? Any other options? How does the road system work: are highways toll roads or not?

Thanks in advance for your answers. Taiwan is a fascinating destination, but there’s not much practical info out there. Thanks again

Hello, What do you think are the must-sees (especially for hikes)? Any favorites? Tea plantations in Alishan, Kenting’s sea, and in the north, mountains I didn’t hike because it was too cold, Taroko if it’s open. How did you find your B&Bs—international sites like Booking? Any others? Only used Booking, booking in the afternoon for the same evening. How does the road system work: are highways toll roads or not? Don’t remember paying any tolls. Have a great trip!