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counting down our picks for the top 10

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we're taking a look at why according to

the independent this island nation

should be at the top of your bucket list

number 10 it's home to some of Asia's

best mountain climbing in 2018 National

Geographic dubbed Taiwan quote an

outdoor adventure paradise and in these

next few entries you'll find out

precisely why that's true we'll start at

the top which is to say with Taiwan's

mountains which cover two-thirds of the

entire country in recent years the

island nation has developed a reputation

as a mountain climbing hotspot with no

shortage of rugged Peaks towering cliffs

and untamed greenery to explore from the

picturesque Wuling quadruple trail which

takes hikers on a journey across four

different mountains to you Shen also

known as Jade mountain the tallest in

the country Taiwan has more than 200

peaks of at least nine thousand eight

hundred feet so bust out the climbing

rope and crampons the adventure of a

lifetime awaits number nine it's a

hikers paradise despite its reputation

among seasoned climbers Taiwan has

plenty of trails for less experienced

outdoor enthusiasts that are no less

enthralling for a great selection of

trails look no further than tidal Co

National Park one of nine such parks

peppered across the country there you'll

find the spectacular tidal go Gorge an

11 mile canyon that's home to the Xu Lu

old trail this twisting three-hour hike

is well worth the visit taking you high

into the mountains and offering a

breathtaking view of Li Wu River and

surrounding Peaks no less rewarding is

the hike to the top of you on SOI

mountain whose peak is the perfect place

to take in the affirmation jade mountain

number 8 it's great for cycling few

countries can be circumnavigated from

the seat of a bicycle but this is

another way in which Taiwan

distinguishes itself cycle route number

one is a six hundred and two mile long

bicycle route that begins in the capital

city of Taipei and loops around the

entire island the route was officially

Naga rated in 2015 and is comprised of

quote bicycle paths less traveled

country roads and busier roads with

dedicated cycle lanes the nine to twelve

day journey brings cyclists to some of

the country's most iconic sites from the

East Coast's dramatic mountain peaks to

the beaches of kentang National Park

stop in Taichung for a relaxing dip in a

hot spring or spend the night at the

Yoho bike hotel built specifically to

house weary cyclists as they round

Taiwan's southernmost point number seven

street food you'd be hard-pressed to

find a Taiwanese city that doesn't have

a street food market these markets are a

staple in Asia in Taiwan with its

plethora of barbeque dumplings and

noodle soups may just have some of the

best in the entire continent Hocking a

mixture of Asian delicacies and

mouth-watering local favorites these

culinary bazaars are impossible to miss

and even harder to pass up some of the

dishes you're likely to encounter in a

Taiwanese Street food market include

stewed pork rice seafood skewers

scallion pancakes and an actually

delicious dish called stinky tofu don't

worry it won't be hard to find number 6

tea like England tea is a big part of

Taiwan's cultural identity the country

has long been praised for its tea making

prowess and production tea plantations

dot Taiwan's hillsides and you're as

likely to stumble upon a tea house in

the most remote village as you are in

the busiest city hard core tea

enthusiasts will want to take a gondola

ride to scenic Malcolm just outside of

Taipei consider the tea growing capital

of Taiwan the area is famous for its

numerous tea plantations and it's there

that you can sample pots of some of the

best tea on earth number 5 it's great

for backpackers Taiwan is home to

hostels for every type of traveler from

the hard-partying gap your kid to the

seasoned traveler looking for adventure

on a budget it also boasts cheap and

easy to navigate transportation that can

take you from one end of the island to

the other in under six hours in short

Taiwan is a backpackers paradise the

island nation is awash in clean

affordable hostels that despite the

modest prices are often cool unique and

quite welcoming

crystals are generally clean and safe in

Taiwan and make for travel experiences

that adult backpackers can feel

confident signing up for number four

beaches no trip to this island nation is

complete without a trip to the beach for

ten surfers photographers and beach bums

alike will find much cause for joy in

Taiwan's plethora of sandy options to

the north and east of Taipei you'll find

Lao Mei and fulong respectively the

former is home to rows of

instagram-worthy volcanic trenches that

are ensconced in greenery while the

latter serves as the site of an annual

sand sculpture festival the likes of

which you will need to see to believe

if surfing is what you're after then

look no further than the East Coast

where the waves beg to be ridden and for

pristine beaches crystal-clear waters

and ideal sunbathing conditions head to

kenting National Park number three

Taipei with so much to see and do in

this sprawling metropolitan capital

you'd be wise to get the lay of the land

before setting out on any adventures and

the best place to do that is from the

top of Taipei 101 the former tallest

building in the world from there you can

plan your day one that will likely

include stops at the Magnificent

National Palace Museum in the morning

and the historic longshan temple in the

afternoon to go back in time

visit the quaint and educational

historical avenues bopd al old street

and ten che old street and for a feast

for all the senses look no further than

Shu lien night market the largest in all

of Taiwan you could easily spend your

entire Taiwan trip just in Taipei

number two public transportation is

excellent affordable fast and

stress-free that's the best way we can

think to describe getting around in

Taiwan the country is home to multiple

train networks that can take you to and

from all the major cities including a

high-speed rail network that carries

passengers from one end of the island to

the other in less than two hours oh and

did we mention it'll only cost you 50

bucks in the cities you'll find that the

best way to get from point A to point B

is by scooter this is by far the

cheapest way to get around other than

walking of course and it's a great way

to experience the city like a local be

careful though as city streets can get

very busy