2-Day Taoyuan Itinerary | Top Activities for a Satisfying Weekend Getaway

One of the best places to go in Taiwan for a weekend getaway is Taoyuan. The city is only 40 minutes outside Taipei and offers an abundance of nature escapes and shopping experiences. This 2-day Taoyuan itinerary is loaded with some of the region’s most scenic and popular attractions. This guide can help take the stress out of planning a trip to Taoyuan, guaranteeing an unforgettable holiday!

Getting Around Taoyuan

Most people who visit Taoyuan’s city center choose to explore the area on foot. Getting to areas outside the city, however, is easy also. Taxis are a cheap way to travel in Taoyuan, and for Chinese speakers, buses may serve as excellent transportation. Guests traveling to nature reserves and tourist attractions in the outlying parts of the area can hop around on trains, as most of them have stations near the most popular touristy activities. Braver adventurists may want to rent a motor scooter. Those heading to rural areas will want to make sure the tank is full, as fuel stops are harder to come by the further you roam outside the city.

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Day 1 Taoyuan Itinerary | City Tour

Since getting around Taoyuan is so simple, tourists can’t miss the attractions in city center. These attractions can’t be missed and offer both outdoor activities and modern delights.

• Hutou Mountain Park (Hutoushan Park) – An oasis in the middle of the city, Hutoushan Park offers well-paved hiking paths, shady picnic spots and several can’t-miss monuments and landmarks. One of the most popular features of the park is Caterpillar Flower Tunnel, and guests won’t want to pass up the Fountain of Raindrops and the three ecological ponds.
• Zhuwei Fish Harbor – visitors simply must get to the coast during a trip to Taoyuan, and Zhuwei Fish Harbor is the perfect place. The area has been featured in a local television drama, and the rainbow bridge exudes romance. Oh, did we mention the food??? That’s really the reason most people visit Zhuwei Fish Harbor. Guests can watch fishermen haul in their catches and have them cooked up by vendors on the street!
• Taoyuan Tourist Night Market – when the sun goes down, Taoyuan Tourist Night Market lights up! The market is the best place to see shopkeepers in action, buy souvenirs and eat street food until you drop.

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Day 2 Taoyuan Itinerary | Tour Daxi District & Shopping

A trip to Taoyuan wouldn’t be complete without exploring the historic Daxi District, named by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan in 2012 as one of the country’s Top 10 Small Tourist Towns. The region sits south of Taoyuan city center and offers stunning scenery dotted with historic and modern landmarks. Shopping also is a popular activity in Taoyuan. With so many things to do, it may be tough to squeeze sightseeing and shopping into one day, but with some pre-planning, visitors can see the best of Daxi and make it to town in the evening to pick up some souvenirs.

• Xiaowulai Skywalk – this glass-bottom suspended walkway spans over a Xiao Wulai Waterfall and is one of the region’s most scenic attractions. Besides the breathtaking walkway, the area features walking trails and scenic views over gorges and mountainous terrain.
• Chiang Kai-shek Statue Park (Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park) – stroll through more than 150 statues of Chiang Kai-shek, famed politician and military leader. At least 100 of the statues are made of bronze, and besides the monuments, the park is filled with walking paths, historic buildings and a beautiful stream.
• Daxi Old Street – once the center of trade in Taoyuan, Daxi Old Street now is regarded as one of the best places to get to know locals and admire the architecture left over from Japanese occupation. Incredible street food is another huge draw to Daxi Old Street.
• Daxi Tea Factory – as educational as it is tasty, Daxi Tea Factory gives visitors a glimpse into the tea-making business through a museum and restaurant.
• Zhongli Tourist Night Market – ten minutes from Zhongli Station is where visitors will find Zhongli Tourist Night Market. The market features a little bit of everything and is famous for scrumptious Taiwanese dishes like onion pancakes, fried squid and unique tofu treats.
• Tai Mall – guests needing a little retail therapy in a modern setting will appreciate a stop at Tai Mall. It’s the largest shopping center in Taoyuan and features designer shops, international restaurants and an IMAX theater.
• Metro Walk Shopping Center – for a one-stop shopping experience that even includes an amusement park, Metro Walk Shopping Center is the place to go! This upscale mall has everything from electronics stores to a supermarket.

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