Great deal for flights to Taiwan
With connections in Beijing – outbound 6hrs 5 mins and inbound 9hrs 15 mins. This means you could avail of the visa on arrival and experience Beijing
Includes 1 piece of hold luggage (23kg)
Nice find, Akil. At £301.46 return from London Gatwick to Taipei, thats a very good fare for November. Flight Summary Outbound
Air China CA848
– Depart: London Gatwick (LGW) Terminal N
– 10:40 Monday 16 November
– Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
– Flight time: 11h 15m
– Arrive: Shanghai Pudong (PVG) Terminal 2
– 05:55 Tuesday 17 November
Connection in Shanghai
– Layover: 6h 05m
Air China CA195
– Depart: Shanghai Pudong (PVG) Terminal 2
– 12:00 Tuesday 17 November
– Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
– Flight time: 2h
– Arrive: Taipei (TPE) Terminal 2
– 14:00 Tuesday 17 November Return
Air China CA196
– Depart: Taipei (TPE) Terminal 2
– 15:05 Thursday 26 November
– Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
– Arrive: Shanghai Pudong (PVG) Terminal 2
– 17:10 Thursday 26 November
Connection in Shanghai
– Layover: 9h 15m
Air China CA847
– Depart: Shanghai Pudong (PVG) Terminal 2
– 02:25 Friday 27 November
– Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
– Flight time: 12h 45m
– Arrive: London Gatwick (LGW)
– 07:10 Friday 27 November Trip Length
– Arrive Taipei: 17 November
– Leave Taipei: 26 November
– 9 full days in Taipei Top Things To Do In Taipei 1. Taipei 101
The iconic skyscraper and best observation deck in Taiwan.
– Go around sunset
– See the city lights come on
– Visit Din Tai Fung nearby for famous soup dumplings
Budget: £15-£20 2. Ximending
Taipeis version of Shibuya.
Perfect for:
– Street food
– Shopping
– Night photography
– People watching
Try:
– Fried chicken cutlets
– Bubble tea
– Peanut ice cream rolls 3. Shilin Night Market
Taipeis largest and most famous night market.
Foods to try:
– Oyster omelette
– Taiwanese sausage
– Pepper buns
– Sweet potato balls
Budget: £5-£15 for a feast 4. Elephant Mountain
Best free viewpoint in the city.
– 20-30 minute climb
– Incredible Taipei 101 photos
– Best at sunset
Free 5. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
One of Taiwans most famous landmarks.
– Huge white and blue architecture
– Changing of the guard ceremony
– Great photography location 6. Beitou Hot Springs
Easy MRT trip from central Taipei.
Perfect in November weather.
Options:
– Public baths
– Private hot spring rooms
Budget: £5-£25 7. Jiufen Day Trip
Must-do trip from Taipei.
Features:
– Lantern-lit alleys
– Tea houses
– Mountain and sea views
Many people say it inspired parts of Spirited Away.
Allow half a day. 8. Yehliu Geopark
Unique rock formations including the famous Queens Head.
Combine with:
– Jiufen
– Shifen
Great day trip. 9. Shifen
Famous for releasing sky lanterns.
Popular activity:
– Write wishes on a lantern
– Release it over the railway tracks 10. National Palace Museum
One of the best collections of Chinese art and artefacts in the world.
Allow:
– 3-4 hours Suggested 9-Day Itinerary Day 1
– Taipei 101
– Xinyi District
– Taipei 101 observation deck Day 2
– Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
– Liberty Square
– Ximending Day 3
– National Palace Museum
– Shilin Night Market Day 4
– Beitou Hot Springs
– Tamsui waterfront sunset Day 5
– Jiufen
– Shifen Day 6
– Yehliu Geopark Day 7
– Yangmingshan National Park Day 8
– Elephant Mountain
– Shopping and cafés Day 9
– Last-minute shopping
– Airport Typical November Weather
– Around 18C to 24C
– Warm during the day
– Cooler evenings
– Ideal for walking and sightseeing
For someone like you who enjoys structured travel plans and good-value trips, Id budget around £35-£50 per day excluding accommodation, because Taipeis MRT, street food and attractions are very affordable compared with most major cities.
