A Trip To Taiwan with Two Kids: Family Travel Planning
Thrilled to report… now isn’t that a great way to start a post?
Thrilled to report that myself and 50% of my bairns are off to Taiwan for a week this week. What a treat!
This is a working holiday, being a press trip organised with Taiwan Tourism. We are joining two other travel writers and their teenagers and will be very busy being shown the sights.
Taiwan is a small country and one of great contrasts. It’s an industrial powerhouse with modern, busy cities.
But it’s also a land of mountains, hot springs and beautiful beaches.
And then there’s the food. I’ve been drooling as I do my research.
Some basic facts about Taiwan
Population: 23 million
Capital: Taipei
Climate: tropical and sub-tropical. on the same latitude as Miami, Florida.
Languages: Mandarin, Hakka and Taiwanese Chinese
Currency: New Taiwan dollar
Size: 38, 188 square kilometres
How far by plane: Nine hours
Taiwan compared to Sydney and surrounds. Image from If It Were My Home website
This is Taipei 101, the most famous building in Taiwan.
This is the National Palace Museum, it holds one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial art and artifacts.
Did you know taiwan has great natural beauty – I can’t wait to see the mountains and to try out the hot springs.
Reading about Taiwan before we go
We’ve really enjoyed reading these posts to prepare for the trip.
Gorging in Taroko, Taiwan
Tasting Taiwan & a Three Cup Chicken recipe
6 Things To Do In Taipei With Kids
Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan
The Ultimate Guide to Things to do in Taipei with Kids
Best Foods to Eat in Taiwan from Business Insider
Taipei Insider from Suitcases and Strollers
12 days in Taiwan With Kids
Taipei For Kids from travel company My Taiwan Tour
We’re loved watching some Youtube videos too.
We will be visiting water parks and theme parks, dessert cafes, a Hello Kitty cafe, Taipei’s famous zoo, some night markets, museums and famous buildings. The emphasis is on family activities and making sure the kids and teenagers love their visit.
Staying in three cities: Taichung, Kaohsiung and Taipei, we’ll be visiting Taiwan for just over a week.
Taiwan Tourism – Australia and NZ Facebook page is here
You can follow our travels on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and once home, I’ll be posting about out trip. What a huge treat and a huge thrill to go somewhere brand new.
Catch you on the road,
Seana x
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