Taiwan 🇹🇼 - An Underrated Travel Destination and Why You SHOULD Visit! | Taiwan Travel Guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2023
- Taiwan is an island nation deeply rooted with Chinese culture and heritage. In present day, it is in a geopolitical struggle to maintain its democracy from being part of China. Despite its small size, Taiwan has a dynamic and resilient society, with a thriving democracy and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. The island's political status is a subject of ongoing debate, with China claiming Taiwan as part of its territory, while Taiwan operates as a separate, self-governing entity.
It was a country I never really intended to visit but have since fallen in love with the people, the landscape, the food, and the customs.
In this video, I travel around Taiwan and showcase a few places to go and what it's like visiting this small island nation.
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I am Canadian and I have visited Taiwan 6 times. It's absolutely my number 1 travel destination, not just in Asia, but in the entire world. The greatest attraction of Taiwan? Its PEOPLE. (Its food a close second.) The Taiwanese are the kindest people ON THIS PLANET. I am not just talking about politeness, something that the Japanese do slightly better than the Taiwanese. I am talking about genuine kindness. Because Taiwan is a rich country, so no one will try to cheat you there (unlike many developing countries, I regret to say). The Taiwanese - old and young, urban and rural, English-speaking or not - will always try their best to help you when they see you in need of help or when you ask for help. In this regard, no citizens of any country can rival the Taiwanese, and I have travelled all over the world.
Thank you ❤
Thank you for the high marks, come stay with us again during winter time.
Thank you for giving Taiwan such high praise!! After 10 yes leaving overseas, finally i managed to bring one of my not many foreign friends to travel to Taiwan with me next year. ❤
歡迎您隨時回來！❤
Thank you ❤
Brought my mom there last May, it is absolutely hidden gem. People are very kind and polite, more chilling comparing to the neighborhood. Love from Thailand
Great to hear that - glad you guys had a great time! Much love to both countries
Is May a good month to visit Taiwan? I have heard that it can be very rainy in Kenting.
@@keshams3665Went there early May like 1-7th, was quite alright. Many sunny days. Hope you had a great one!
@@keshams3665 I'm not too sure, but I think the typhoon, rain season is later
@@jamiejames124Thank you!
懂得去溯溪就給讚，太多人甚至台灣人自己也不知道台灣溪流有多棒，真的是世界一流的體驗
台灣朔溪親身體驗真的好棒👍👍👍
So much fun!
台灣溪流的美，只有歷身其中才能體重，無法言喻
台湾一直以来是个著名和全世界旅客喜欢的旅游目的地。这个洋人说什么 'underrated'。除非他的标题是 Taiwan‘s Underrated Tourist Destinations， 给大家介绍 ... I don't even know how to pronounce this word and therefore I can't type it out with hanyu pinyin ... "溯溪" 和其他不出名但很值得去的地方。
@@GoodGood-vb8gm Basically, Taiwan isn't a place that Americans ever think of visiting. We're aware it exists but that's mostly because of the CCPs hostility towards Taiwan and the fact that if the CCP ever attacks Taiwan then we'll be going to war that day. I imagine Europeans awareness of Taiwan is similar to Americans except that they're not even emotionally invested in the possibility of America going to war
None of this is to say that westerners never visit Taiwan (I'm actually typing this from an airbnb in Taipei) but it is to say that Taiwan is shockingly overlooked by the west
Taiwan is one of the best countries in the world.
I lived in Taiwan for 4 yrs …. love everything about Taiwan. And yes I love the Taiwanese, my experience they are friendly, humble, kind and very honest. Last but not least very proud people.
Excellent points and I totally agree with you 🙏
每當看到外國朋友是那麼的用心在感受台灣這片土地，把台灣的美好紀錄下來並且呈現在大家眼前，我都莫名的眼眶濕潤。
Vâng bạn là người yêu nước nhưng Đài Loan đã chiếm đảo Ba Bình của Việt Nam ở Quần đảo Hoàng Sa, trong khi triều thông Trung Quốc và Đài Loan luôn nói là của mình đặc biệt là Trung Quốc. Đường lưỡi bò do Tưởng Giới Thạch vẽ ra nhằm bành trướng, không có cái đường biển nào mà kỳ cục như vậy! Và người dân các bạn tin như đúng rồi mà không có 1 sự lấn cấn là lạ.
It's my greatest dream. I'd do anything to see Taiwan, but I feel like I'll never be able to afford it. 😔
是多自卑
@@yongse3368 是感動不是自卑，不懂請別亂解讀！
@@yongse3368因為台灣被世界遺忘太久了，台灣的名字不准出現在各種國際社交上，沒有幾個人知道台灣在哪裡，又被某些有心人強化貶低台灣只是個屁，人家才不會在乎你，台灣人確實變得很自卑
影片拍攝太專業，根本就是discovery等級，旁白加配樂，溫馨又明快，台灣之美，人文風情，景色意象，美食小吃，人民善良熱情，都值得親身體驗，謝謝您介紹我的國家，台灣
Hey glad you enjoyed, and thank you for those kind words!
Taiwan is not just underrated. It's Asia's best-kept secret.😊
It really is! Well said
Xi Jinping has always insisted that Taiwan must be underestimated! He always blocks Taiwan's democracy, freedom and economic development. Because there cannot be two Chinese titles in the world, "China" and Taiwan's "Republic of China."
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Totally agree. But I don't think it will be kept secret for too long
Taiwan has never been underrated as a travel destination and I don't understand what you mean by 'best-kept secret'. Taiwan has always promoted its tourist industry and a lot of foreigners have produced travel documentaries broadcast on TV since decades ago. Moreover, there're a lot videos on TH-cam introducing Taiwan's street food and places of interest.
非常美妙的視頻，驚人的眾多美麗畫面，以及舒適的聲音介紹，甚至讓人以為這是出自專門的介紹頻道，感謝您的用心製作，也希望能有更多人能看到❤
这是我的荣幸
We also just visited Taiwan. I was born there but moved away at a young age. I am impressed by how friendly the people are, and how safe we felt walking at night. We drank 2-3 bubble tea a day because it was so much cheap there (half the price of what we pay in North America). I would rank Taiwan as the No.1 place for tea related drinks ranging from a massive selection of Chinese tea, milk tea, to mixture of juices and anything in between. Taiwan is a hot and humid island (especially Taipei), so cold drinks can be found everywhere. Bring your USD, CAD, AUD and Euros to visit Taiwan, your money will go a long way there.
Absolutely - affordable for the common tourist and great variety of food and drink
If you don't have to pay housing or lodging.. yes it goes a long way. I lived in tw 4-6 months out of the year, and there's virtually nothing cheaper than $40k nt/mo. it's hard to imagine how the local salary could afford to live on their own.. and yet, everyone has a latest iphone
@@mmfong297 Based on allianz wealth report 2023, Taiwan is the fifth rating of the world. It's a best kept secret also ... shhh
So this is the place for me ;) I love tea. I don't drink coffee at all, ever.
@@Heca007 The high fructose they put on those tea is simply favored liquid sugar.. This is why it's only popular to young folks.. Coffee on the otherhand is basically the stronger richer version of milk tea. It's like drinking light beer vs dark beer. The one thing special about specialty coffee is that the milk is frothed which makes it creamy like drinking hot ice cream
I'm a local living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Thank you for this great video showing the best of my country and my city Kaohsiung. Come again and I'm sure you'll be amazed by what else we have to offer that you've not seen yet.
My pleasure!
感謝你把我的國家拍攝的那麼好。歡迎再來臺灣旅遊。
🫰😀
醒醒，囼省不是國。
@@mmorpg9564 都翻墻了還看不到世界真實的聲音嗎?看看誰覺得台灣=中國?小粉紅
@@OLLTIICHOU 囼狗進了聯合國了嗎？
YT是米國人的，囼狗高潮什麼，笑。
@@mmorpg9564 台灣不是國家的話，為何中國進口台灣商品要關稅？ 為何中國人來台灣要辦理簽證？ SB
Taiwan is a country that has been bullied by China for a long time and needs the support of friends from many countries.
Taiwan welcomes you
agreed!
Very agreeable with you!
Taiwan= republic of China
Bullied? I thought Taiwan relies heavily on export business with China. Only when one political party keeps advocating independence i. e. get rid of its own legal country name, Republic of China without the guts to ask for a constitutional change.
@@alicestanley177 People's Republic of China(PRC, aka China) neither own the sovereignty over Taiwan nor rule Taiwan for any second, they just spread lie to say that Taiwan is a province of PRC. In fact, they even can't tell since which year Taiwan become a province of PRC.
Your voice is really calming. You show that you do not have to be loud and over the top to educate people about travelling. Thank you
Wow, thank you for the compliment 🙏I guess thats just always been my style and I'm also sometimes put off with loud obnoxious vloggers lol 😁
Taiwan is an excellent country. I have travelled most of your mentioned in the videos a month before. 🇹🇼🖤
Happy to hear that 🙌
I would go back there in a heartbeat. Beautiful country! Our family enjoyed our time there.
Nice documentary. I've lived in Taipei for a long time. It's really an incredible city. Modern, efficient, convenient, and reasonably priced. Oh yeah and great universal healthcare. I'm in the US now and I had to get antibiotics for an infection. I don't have insurance here. $140 got the Dr. And then I had to spend $22 on meds and waited at cvs pharmacy for 30 mins. Lol . In Taiwan it's $6 to see the doctor or dentist with meds included. And when you're done with the appointment the pharmacy is part of the clinic so you get your meds as soon as you're done with the Dr. Plus you can eat cheap. No crime and beauty everywhere.
令人讚嘆的紀錄影片。生活在這島嶼上，感到於有榮焉。謝謝你的拍攝❤
What a beautiful country, Taiwan. Thank you for making a great video.
My pleasure!
Taiwan province.
@@mmorpg9564 Taiwan is a Country!!!
I like the way you introduce Taiwan, and your voice is wonderful and awesome to listen to.
Thank you! 😃
Taiwan is one of my favorite countries
Taiwan belongs to China .Please say China is one of your favorite country .
@@bellaming9224笑死！台灣屬於中國，那你來啊？你來看看啊！
@@bellaming9224 The People's Republic of China is a dictatorship, while Taiwan is a democracy. Don't confuse them with each other.
Taiwan is not a country
@@bellaming9224 clap clap you did your job well, now get off of youtube
Thank you. Such a wonderful country
Agreed 👍
我以為是discovery頻道！❤拍的太好了！謝謝您！
谢谢
Going to Taiwan next month. I'm excited. My last travel abroad was 16 years ago.
Awesome! So great to hear, you'll have a great time! 16 years is a looong time and I'm glad you're choosing to travel abroad :D
Just got back from Taiwan. It was a brief visit. Only thing I don't like is the people. Quite unlike Filipinos. Cashiers at 7/11 are rude.
@@leodoeslife_ I enjoyed my travel to Taipei. Pity, it was very short. I will definitely come back.
Excellent!@@FouSurLaColline
Truely enjoy watching your video! Taiwan is definitely an underrated travel destination and hope more travelers will experience the beauty of taiwan themselves!
I hope so too - thank you for your compliment.
Lived here for 18 years. Still love it. Great video!
Awesome brother! Glad to hear that, stay safe 🤙
Ah, Taiwan , the place where I was born and brought up; home of egg oyster pancakes, bubble tea, and microchips; an island where the great nature is just a couple of hours away; and a country where the specter of war is haunting for over 70 years and is aptly dubbed "the most dangerous place on Earth".
Thank you so much for promoting Taiwan. Welcome back anytime!
My pleasure! Enjoyed visiting 🙏
Wow! You have made the best travel video of Taiwan that I have seen on TH-cam. I am a Taiwanese who have been living in US for many years. Although I have been to many of the Taiwanese cities, I did not go to many of the urban places, like those mountains, springs, and oceans. Thank you for bringing me such beautiful pictures of my home to me.
Glad you enjoyed it!
歡迎您的駐足與体驗 希望這趟旅程能給你帶來不一樣且愉快的体驗
非常感谢你
謝謝你的影片，拍攝剪輯都很棒👍
我愛我的國家，我愛台灣❤
谢谢你的客气话
Kaohsiung is my most favor city in Taiwan as well, life is a Heaven there ! 😉😃👍👍
Thank you for coming to Taiwan to travel and introducing Taiwan to the world.
I knew Taiwan as one of the Four Asian Tigers of the developed East Asian economies in 80's, which is famous for Musical works, movies and modernized high tech industry, etc. Now I was amazed by the culture and beautiful sceneries, as well as foods and people living there. I planned to visit in March❤❤🎉2024.
Anda Benar ..Taiwan Is The Best....Dalam Segala Hal.semua penduduk Ramah dan Baik Hati
Super chill, relaxed, and expert editing (yes, it makes a BIG difference). Very entertaining to watch and doesn't get bogged down on prolonged and boring narration (that's what BAD/No editing does to a video) Superb pacing and clear video. Grade: A+ (why do I feel like you have studied filming/editing before?).
Hey thank you friend, that's really kind of you. I try to keep it simple and hopefully somewhat engaging but no real training in the film industry. Always happy to find comments like this and just stoked to share it with the travel community. Cheers 🍻
I'm in Taiwan right now
Love to visit this country.
Awesome!
Hi Leo, as an Australian Born Taiwanese I heavily approve of this video. Most Westerners only hear of the drama with China, and yet to see how great Taiwan is. On behalf of Taiwan, I welcome you to the Republic of China (Taiwan). 歡迎來到中華民國！
I just did a round the island bicycle trip. 9 days and 850km. it was awesome.
sweet!! I bet that was epic!
I LOVE TAIWAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Support Taiwan's independent, keep her free.
這是我目前看過最精彩介紹台灣的影片
What a great video, touching our heart
Hey thank you so much, that's very kind! I really enjoyed my visit to Taiwan!!
Thanks for an exceptional video and putting Taiwan on more peoples bucket list. You should ride the scooter on our sea to sky highway from West Vancouver to Whistler, it’s not a bad day trip too. Cheers & thanks again for supporting Taiwan tourism.
Sure thing, glad it helps! I've been on that road to Whistler in the summer before, definitely a personal favorite 🙏
謝謝你把台灣拍的這麼美❤
谢谢你的客气话
My birth country, it is truly underexposed compared to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand.
It is democratic, high-tech, full of live and beautiful landscapes and tourist friendly.
I was born in Kaohsiung.
I'm guessing Vietnam / Thailand are a bit cheaper. Can't imagine why anyone would want to visit HK over Taiwan though. Maybe more nostalgia of what HK used to be.
剪輯的非常好的視頻，難得不是流水帳的帶有強烈特色的目的地選擇。
谢谢你的客气话
感謝你介紹最富有人情味的台灣給世人認識，更謝謝你把台灣影片拍攝的那麼美麗好看，台灣絕對是值得世人旅遊的文明國家。
🇹🇼Taiwan is the most beautiful, awesome, democratic, safety and passion “Country” in the world! I love 🇹🇼
Agreed
Your photography skills and soft voice add a lot to this video. There are many beautiful scenery in your video that I, as a Taiwanese, don’t even know about.😂
Haha thank you so much - I only hope to share my journey with others
I just got back from Taiwan. Wasn’t there nearly long enough. I will be going back real soon! Amazing video!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed and are looking to coming back 👍
Nice video dude! I've lived in Kaohsiung for 6 years and make videos here as well. Keep up the good workd!
thank you Wes, I checkout some of your videos from Kaohsiung as well. Very well made and happy to see some hidden gems and even American BBQ being sold haha
What an awesome video!
Glad you liked it 🙏
Well done. Subscribed! Thank you
Thank you Trace, always enjoy having fans!
An absolute masterpiece! Taiwan greets you at any time brother
Wow, thank you brother 🙏
so touching
Best picture
marvelous
Liked your vlog....At present I am in Taiwan from India... Really here people are welcoming ..very beautiful island..
Awesome to hear - Glad you're enjoying it!
把台灣拍得很美，還有詳盡的解說，很棒的影片，謝謝分享😊
Feeling emotional after watching this beautiful video. Thank you Leo for sharing your wonderful point of view of Taiwan. Welcome back anytime!
謝謝你的影片，介紹台灣很詳細也很精彩❤
Thanks for the effort producing this great video. It’s so beautiful!
Sure thing, glad people enjoyed it 🙏
Loved this! Thank you❤
You're so welcome!
What an authentic recording of Taiwan experience! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
wow. your shooting and editing ist amazing!!!!!
Thank you for the video. It captured my country so beautifully. I’m very touched.❤
Thank you too!
Dear Leo:
My deepest and most sincere gratitude for your efforts in showcasing the best of Formosa (Taiwan) as the island is where Northeast meets Southeast Asia! 👍🥰
Wow, thank you
@@leodoeslife_ You are very welcome. Hope folks like me are the inspiration for your heartfelt promotion of Ilha Formosa: the Beautiful Island! 💚
@@jau-yonchen6492 Absolutely 🙏
Thank you for taking such beautiful photos of Taiwan. I look forward to your next visit.
🙌❤️🙌
Wow, professionally and beautifully done travel vlog with comprehensive review. Amazing job!
Thanks a ton!!
I spent my R&R during my tour in Vietnam in Taiwan. It’s my favorite place in the far east.
really really nice video, Thank you !!!
Welcome to Taiwan, very high quality video 👍 Just like the content of Discovery’s video, I discovered that you are a great travel expert.
Thank you! 😃 Just enjoying the journey my friend
@@leodoeslife_ Subscribe, Like👍
謝謝你 把臺灣拍的如此美麗 多元
What a fantastic video! Taiwan has so much to offer.
Absolutely
This is probably the best travel vlog of Taiwan I've ever watched. Thank you for this! Can't wait for my time to visit Taiwan. Now I'm hooked on your channel😊
Hey thank you Ricardo, that's a truly dope comment to receive and Im stoked you enjoyed my video! I try to keep it authentic as possible and really pour some love into these. Hope you have amazing travels this year as well! 🤘
好有質感的影片
wow, really good video, you went everywhere! Tell your friends that they must visit Taiwan again!
Thank you! Will do!
Really good video with great quality.
Thank you very much!
A fantastic video of Taiwan ❤
Many thanks!
Amazing Video and very nice travel guide👍
Thank you so much 👍
Perfect destination ❤❤❤
This video is great! Im visiting Taipei on December and I found it super useful! Txs
Very cool, enjoy!
I wanna travel to Taiwan again
I miss everything I done in Taichung 😞😞
Nice video about Taiwan. 🇹🇼
Glad you enjoyed it!
謝謝你把台灣拍得如此美麗，
台灣就這麼點大，我卻從來沒能好好享受其中😢
All in due time :)
Taiwan really does have so much to offer. Please visit again
謝謝分享；平安喜樂，順心如意。
I really love taiwan and the way you introduce the country is amazing, Its my 2nd time here and i still more need to learn and to explore next time in this country, thank you for the video it is very satisfying to watch.
Leooo thanks buddy, happy you enjoyed it, and Taiwan as well! Yeah there's quite a few things I didn't see myself, including the abandoned cable cars the Japanese built in the interior mountains (that you need to hike out to) and some emerald waters in the canyons. Enjoy all your future travels my friend 🙏
Very beautiful documentary...the food is some of my favorites.
Mine too!
beautiful
A really nice video. I miss Taiwan.
Me too
Taiwan is beautiful and safe.
very nice show us around in taiwan in 1 video, nice sharing and exploring
Glad you enjoyed it🙂
Great video, very nicely done.
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful place to visit.
It really is!
Thank you so much for this video!!!
You are so welcome!
Awesome, carry on..
Many many thanks
So cool! Thabk you❤
No problem 😊🙏
Thanks for promoting Taiwan. This is so far the best picture I have seen. So glad you are a Canadian, I was immigrant to Canada for 30 years. I felt the people in Canada are nice just like the people in Taiwan. I love both countries. Hope you enjoy the time in Taiwan. I will follow your steps to travel in Asia next year soon after my retirement. Another bucket list I wish to do is to attend the ABBA concert in London.😂
I appreciate the kind, encouraging words from you Allen! I hope your travels after retirement are rewarding and life-changing and you get to see ABBA in London!
台灣也是個少人知道的登山，健行，瀑布，溯溪，溫泉，衝浪，自行車等戶外活動天堂，還有多樣化的自然生態，也擁有數個風情各異的離島，希望愈來愈多外國朋友知道台灣的好
🙏❤️