Unveiling Taiwan's Hidden Gems in a 9 Day road trip | Journey Through Breathtaking Wonders

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • Welcome to Taiwan, a beautiful island nation located in East Asia. With a population of over 23 million people, Taiwan is known for its bustling cities, breathtaking natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Its people are thought to be some of the most considerate and kind in asia - and its food some of the best.
    Taiwan is also a melting pot of cultures, with influences from China, Japan, and indigenous tribes. This unique blend can be seen in Taiwan's architecture, art, and festivals. Taiwan's subtropical climate is conducive to a wide range of outdoor activities and makes it a popular travel destination throughout the year. I hope this video entertains, and inspire you to visit this gorgeous Island nation.
    Disclaimer: This video is not a list of top 5 or 10 must-see destinations style video, for the fact that I have been here many times before, and that this visit was a family reunion with my brother and nephew who live there. My brother took behind the wheel in a rented van, allowing us flexibility to go anywhere we wanted to. This offered a more candid and relaxed style travel with lots of experiences you will not see in typical travel videos. I did not get the chance to film every point of interest as I chose to focus on family time and enjoying the moment - I suggest you do the same when you travel. To see more personal moments of this trip, “Taiwan” is pinned under my instagram story highlights.
    Should you decide to look into any of the attractions in details, I have shared the google maps location of them in chronological order in the video description! Enjoy!
    My instagram: @seanwilliamsalim
    GOOGLE MAP LINK TO PLACES:
    The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
    maps.app.goo.gl/FvEPqpZqa5oMM...
    Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area
    maps.app.goo.gl/VGjSW7JM95VL2...
    黑木屋 (heimuwu restaurant)
    maps.app.goo.gl/1f14Efx4caqez...
    Yangmingshan National Park Visitor Center
    maps.app.goo.gl/Ry1u2u83wvxTF...
    Daan Forest Park
    maps.app.goo.gl/5izT1ED4BEs2H...
    水都活海鮮
    maps.app.goo.gl/swKqUsBYoQvqy...
    Taroko National Park
    maps.app.goo.gl/i5cqn3oePFMMZ...
    Taroko Village Hotel
    maps.app.goo.gl/LSZDXpvzfhVrd...
    Buluowan Terrace
    maps.app.goo.gl/3qrh3EgGRB2AG...
    Qixingtan Beach
    maps.app.goo.gl/A7CrbzwdSgiuo...
    Xin Xin Noodle House
    maps.app.goo.gl/paTceiMtDxE6A...
    STARBUCKS Huilan Shop
    maps.app.goo.gl/fZztTtEbV7ExV...
    Hualien Tourism Sugar Factory
    maps.app.goo.gl/cm8pGFyEwJBWr...
    Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree
    maps.app.goo.gl/hzkvNHhQhY6iN...
    Xin Zuoying station
    maps.app.goo.gl/LfHWi7XeN4e4s...
    SOF Hotel
    maps.app.goo.gl/k2qohmfvZkwjK...
    921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan
    maps.app.goo.gl/MX346ybVq8ebL...
    GuangFu New Village
    maps.app.goo.gl/zYx3ZfpuzUgrj...
    Miyahara
    maps.app.goo.gl/SX3xiqYRzFLL4...
    National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
    maps.app.goo.gl/Qiy3M525uPASe...
    My instagram: @seanwilliamsalim

Komentáře • 114

  • @sashaspano588
    @sashaspano588 Před 23 hodinami

    you sir have convinced me to visit Taiwan. what an amazing place.

  • @DuoTheGodOfDeath
    @DuoTheGodOfDeath Před 24 dny

    Taroko Gorge is probably the most beautiful place I've visited in the world so far.

  • @meiyuc22
    @meiyuc22 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Some parts in Taiwan deserve to be called paradise on earth.

  • @alvinbernardong7595
    @alvinbernardong7595 Před 11 měsíci +9

    One of the most beautiful taiwan tourist video here in YT. Most of the taiwan vlogs just focused on Taipei and Taichung, but there’s a lot more to see down south. 💯🇹🇼

  • @danielimmortuos666
    @danielimmortuos666 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Taiwan is so great, no wonder its neighbour wants it ❤

  • @surya_namaskath
    @surya_namaskath Před rokem +25

    This video has truly convinced me why Taiwan is worth visiting for! Thank you, Sean for your effort on this and sharing with us your journey 🙏

  • @shannonl2060
    @shannonl2060 Před rokem +19

    I had no idea how beautiful Taiwan was! It’s on my bucket list now! I also love this style of video, it was so relaxing.

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +1

      Yaye. I barely scratched the surface in this video. Theres tons of beauty

  • @karolishka01
    @karolishka01 Před rokem +18

    Now I wanna go to Taiwan 😁

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +4

      😀😀 please do give it a visit. Its so underrated

  • @yewbtang1848
    @yewbtang1848 Před rokem +12

    Didn't know Taiwan is so beautiful, especially the greenery and the national park. Thanks for sharing! 🙏👍

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +1

      Oh yes i barely scratched the surface too.

  • @gmatt2498
    @gmatt2498 Před rokem +8

    Well put together video really beautiful place Taiwan 😊

  • @irvingchu6797
    @irvingchu6797 Před rokem +10

    I’ve been to Taiwan so many times and there are true gems here. I’ll definitely be taking note for the next time I go. Wow. Great job.

  • @MariaSanchez-pf1zh
    @MariaSanchez-pf1zh Před rokem +6

    beautiful places.nice.

  • @fharyana
    @fharyana Před rokem +5

    Thank you for this beautiful video

  • @manuelraulpobletevenegas2363

    Thanks dear Sean for your interesting tour in Taiwan as always your narration is very interesting and reflect many of your warm person

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem

      Thank you Manuel. Your comment is very warm too

  • @karensicard7304
    @karensicard7304 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for this beautiful tour.

  • @Grahamcracker6366
    @Grahamcracker6366 Před rokem +12

    You’ve published a lot of interesting videos this year. I haven’t been to Taiwan since 2012. Nice upload! I enjoyed the facts you gave us. Taiwan is a great place.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Před rokem +5

    beautiful ! see ya,:))

  • @kadeksatriaputrapurnama3043

    I have enjoy ur video!!! The cinematic video, script, and music background are perfect!! I hope i can visit Taiwan someday and i will use ur video to be my bucket list place visit 💯💯

  • @remypabila1862
    @remypabila1862 Před rokem +6

    Thank you so much for the video. Long time ago I stop over Taiwan but did not really had the chance to go around. After this video I think I will visit soon. Really enjoyed the video.

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem

      Thank you, there are so many places I did not cover in the episode, I felt rushed. But I hope it gave a good idea of how beautiful and interesting the Country is! ❤️❤️

  • @Makeitblue127
    @Makeitblue127 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m here for the first, and wow!! what an amazing country! I didn’t think anywhere could top Japan, but Taiwan did in so many ways!

  • @tonytravelstaiwan3248
    @tonytravelstaiwan3248 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Earthquake Museum looks amazing.

  • @jimbotrondesign
    @jimbotrondesign Před rokem +4

    Great video!!!!

  • @azizahselamat8030
    @azizahselamat8030 Před rokem +4

    Happy holiday Sean 😎, thanks for sharing 💕

  • @curvy2012
    @curvy2012 Před rokem +5

    Beautifully narrated ❤

  • @donnahageman6289
    @donnahageman6289 Před rokem +4

    Thank you Sean for a beautiful video and a great tour.

  • @jungyoogeun12
    @jungyoogeun12 Před 27 dny

    This video is just so beautiful! I love your narration, it's like we're watching a Natgeo Documentary :D Now i want to visit Taiwan! May I know the month of your visit in this video? Thanks!

  • @chewlucy1562
    @chewlucy1562 Před rokem +2

    Awesome!!! I enjoy your videos thanks for sharing.

  • @zxchjk1759
    @zxchjk1759 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a great trip !❤❤

  • @user-ds7jq2cq1g
    @user-ds7jq2cq1g Před 3 měsíci +1

    Sean great video ! glad you love Taiwan ~~!

  • @Okadamayura2521
    @Okadamayura2521 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much for such a nice video!

  • @C2C.
    @C2C. Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wonderful video of a beautiful county, with lovely and kind people, and phenomenal food. I lived there, but haven't visited some of these sites...will be sure to next time I visit!

  • @XKeyscore124
    @XKeyscore124 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great video, very informative and had some places i wasn't aware of. Planning on going in November!

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you. Have fun in November. Weather will be great then

  • @chris_atomy8
    @chris_atomy8 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Daan District is so beautiful!

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 10 měsíci

      Yes, its perfect for residential 🥰

  • @Nikibaby74
    @Nikibaby74 Před rokem +5

    Glad you got to spend time with family and sneak in a tour for us 😊
    What a beautiful place! Especially Taroko!

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +1

      Thank you, my family has been most supportive 😀

  • @diamdante
    @diamdante Před rokem +6

    Great video, the views in Taiwan are truly amazing and the food looks awesome. Your narration was great also, your mandarin pronunciation is surprisingly accurate. Will be marking down some of the places you mentioned for the next time I go there
    I was surprised you, of all people, did not visit 兰屿 Orchid Island, home to a whole host of native and endemic orchid species. It's on my bucket list for sure

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +3

      I actually only learnt about orchid Island when I did plant vlogs there. Must visit next time! Chinese is my second language, I speak it more fluently than Indonesian.

  • @purpl3cow
    @purpl3cow Před 6 měsíci +1

    THANK YOU for adding the Google Maps link to the places. Planning to drive on our upcoming trip next March.

  • @babyvillailopez
    @babyvillailopez Před 10 měsíci +2

    Welcome to Taiwan 🤩

  • @cheng-enwang1299
    @cheng-enwang1299 Před rokem +13

    9-Day road trip is not long enough to explore the beauty of Taiwan. It is a little bit in a hurry for travelers. There are some attractions you missed while cycling the island such as Alishan in Chiayi County, Kenting in Pingtung County and Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County...etc. Traveling in Taiwan should spend at least 1 month. Great video and thanks for your recommendation.

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +4

      Ouuu yes one month sounds far more ideal. Theres surprisingly much to do in such a small island nation.

    • @faezzahdaud7063
      @faezzahdaud7063 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi. Would like to ask it is okay to visit Hualien in Oct?

    • @cheng-enwang1299
      @cheng-enwang1299 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@faezzahdaud7063 it should be fine to visit Hualien in Oct.

    • @dannyhsu7282
      @dannyhsu7282 Před 7 měsíci

      It’s not as hot in October. But still humid.

  • @Lance.pigman
    @Lance.pigman Před rokem +3

    Wow, I didn’t know you had this channel too 😮. Sean’s out there keeping busy in the world 🙌 subscribed

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +1

      Haha yes. Wanted to share more experiences outside of plants

  • @Songbirdstress
    @Songbirdstress Před 14 dny

    Great vid, thank you. Do people think visinting Taiwan during Japanese Golden Week is a good idea?

  • @bryanchiang4101
    @bryanchiang4101 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you Sean for this amazing video summary. Do you mind sharing which month you visited in the video?

  • @yuan-linghuang1633
    @yuan-linghuang1633 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Taichung has approximately 2.83 million residents and is the second most populous city of Taiwan, as well as the most populous city in Central Taiwan. It serves as the core of the Taichung-Changhua metropolitan area, the second largest metropolitan area in Taiwan.

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 11 měsíci

      I actually like it there, very charming. I’ll be sure to visit again!

  • @PhyNarith_OfficialTrip
    @PhyNarith_OfficialTrip Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow, that is very Nice video, I Wish to say hi to all people around the world 💕. I am from Cambodia 🇰🇭

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hello ❤️ Cambodia is insanely beautiful I hope to return one more time and to do vlog this time!

    • @PhyNarith_OfficialTrip
      @PhyNarith_OfficialTrip Před 10 měsíci

      @@onlysean1376 Thanks and welcome you back again, Cambodian are friendly, right? 🙏

  • @citywalkwithme
    @citywalkwithme Před rokem +2

    ❤❤

  • @Fenty369
    @Fenty369 Před 8 měsíci +1

    謝謝!

  • @JussPerfect
    @JussPerfect Před 9 měsíci +1

    Talk about unforgettable dinner but didn't show the video at 6:29'. Looking forward to see it. Should show

  • @c_cma1971
    @c_cma1971 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey handsome guy. Nice video! I also invite you to visit Bucharest, Romania. Such an underrated destination for asians in general:(

  • @yoonchongong8914
    @yoonchongong8914 Před měsícem +1

    I heard that the smell from the volcano is horrible. Probably you should warn people about especially those with respiratory problems. They might need to wear a mask or something.

  • @letsrollsushis
    @letsrollsushis Před 7 měsíci +1

    Best video! Thank you so much! My family and I are going to Taiwan in March, and your video is very informative! When you were driving around Taiwan, did you and your family rent a car to drive yourself, or hire a private driver?

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 7 měsíci +1

      We rented a car and my brother drove. Googlemaps is very reliable there and the traffic signs and rules were very easy to understand. Definitely modern and safe roads all the way

  • @tracegomez
    @tracegomez Před 7 měsíci +2

    Warning! Spending more than a week in Taiwan you will never want to go home.

  • @seanmckibbin1807
    @seanmckibbin1807 Před 4 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rosabertolucci5205
    @rosabertolucci5205 Před 9 měsíci +1

    that beach in Hualien is called Qixingtan 七星潭

  • @kevlarcardhouse252
    @kevlarcardhouse252 Před 2 měsíci

    Going to Taiwan for my second time in November and thinking about renting a car for at least part of the trip. Do you think it would be manageable with Google Maps? My only moment of pause is how a lot of the signage has no English.

  • @TheManofsorrows
    @TheManofsorrows Před měsícem

    lol Sakura Sakoorah

  • @xavierdewang
    @xavierdewang Před 7 měsíci +1

    It's a little pity that you skip Kaohsiung Port and Tainan city.

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yeahh it got a bit rushed towards the end! 😅 Ill
      Come back for sure. Glad to get the eastern side done with though! That was hard to get to

  • @dickyjohnson
    @dickyjohnson Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m so glad you didn’t include any of the inconsiderate driving habits where you might get killed during your visit. Awesome review bro. Travelers beware: Taiwanese drivers will try to kill you while you visit! Welcome to pedestrian hell! Good luck to you all!

  • @user-pr6hx6qu8x
    @user-pr6hx6qu8x Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for introducing Taiwan province of CHINA

  • @diamdante
    @diamdante Před rokem +2

    7:45 they won't be the only ones for long, let's see if India, Thailand or Japan will be first to catch up with them, and I see Singapore and Sri Lanka catching up after that as well

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před rokem +1

      Thailand might be next… Im not familiar with India but with a huge population I hope they have good human rights. Singapore is still debating whether or not to criminalize same-sex. It is possible that we will not see Singapore legalize marriage in our lifetime.

    • @diamdante
      @diamdante Před rokem

      @@onlysean1376 nonsense. Singapore has already decriminalised same-sex relationships as of a few months ago, and the trends in the voting population have been very strong. I'm singaporean and I predict the legalisation of same-sex marriage within one or two elections, that is to say by 2034
      As for India, they are currently debating legalising same-sex marriage as we speak, they should make a decision in a few weeks. Not sure if the court case will go through this time, but the support is there alr and it's only a matter of time imo

  • @dickyjohnson
    @dickyjohnson Před 7 měsíci +1

    The general Taiwanese population will drive their vehicles and disregard any safety regulations and put every pedestrian at risk of fatality, especially tourists who fall for these harmless and enticing travel videos that don’t tell the complete story.

  • @cuperjeniusinterprises7940
    @cuperjeniusinterprises7940 Před 9 měsíci +1

    masks everywhere sad :(

    • @C2C.
      @C2C. Před 9 měsíci +1

      Why sad? Many people will choose to wear masks when in traffic and in consideration of other people if there is cold/flu going around. This has been the practice for decades. It's a very considerate and hygienic culture, and no one takes issue with it.

    • @C2C.
      @C2C. Před 9 měsíci

      Why sad? Many people will choose to wear masks when in traffic and in consideration of other people if there is cold/flu going around. This has been the practice for decades. It's a very considerate and hygienic culture, and no one takes issue with it.

  • @pauluap88
    @pauluap88 Před 8 měsíci +2

    千萬別來台灣,台灣沒有那麼美,是他的攝像機等級高,千萬別被他的機器欺騙,台灣地方太小了,受不了太多的遊客,拜託別來。

    • @onlysean1376
      @onlysean1376  Před 8 měsíci

      😅😅

    • @LilySelahung
      @LilySelahung Před 7 měsíci

      Mohon Maaf.Tapi Saya Terlanjur Cinta Taiwan..Tiap Sudut Taiwan Benar benar Menawan.Yilan Ciaoxi.Favoritte Saya...Hwalien Haowan Haome...Dan Saya Pernah Tinggal Di Taiwan 13 Tahun..Saya Sangat Menikmati Vidio INI ,Terimakasih Banyak..Mr Salim. ..Indonesia Hadir.