Places
Where it pays to stay a little longer: rest days, islands, cities and favourite areas along the routes.
Natural wonders
Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
One of Taiwan's main attractions, and a perfect place for a rest day.
Alishan area 阿里山
Our favourite place in Taiwan: tea-covered hills between 1,000 and 2,000 m, with the Yushan peaks as a backdrop.
Kenting peninsula 墾丁
The tropical southern tip of Taiwan. Needs good weather to be nice.
Islands
Xiaoliuqiu Island 小琉球
A mini island off Donggang, for going all out on chilling.
Orchid Island 蘭嶼
A far-outlying, extraordinary island between Kenting and Taitung.
Green Island 綠島
A relaxing getaway about an hour off the coast from Taitung.
Cities
Taipei 台北
Start and finish of every journey: where to stay, things to do, cycling and day rides.
Tainan 台南
A large city on the west coast, packed with temples, history and night markets.
Kaohsiung 高雄
Taiwan's second-largest city, a vibrant port on the south-west coast.
Taichung 台中
A big-city stop between the northern hills and the central mountains.