Now a worldwide phenomenon, the bubble tea craze all started in Taiwan. The kids and I really enjoyed learning how to make bubble tea in the very café in Taichung where it was invented, the Chunshuitang Tea House.
The Harry Potter style architecture of a historic dessert house Miyahara in the city of Taichung was a favourite. Here you can purchase all sorts of desserts and also eat in the restaurant.
The iconic symbol of Taipei, and for a short time the tallest building in the world, Taipei 101 is well worth a visit. The fastest elevator in the world was a thrill.
The best known night market in Taipei is Shilin Night Market. The bbq stinky tofu is a must try!
Some popular ones to explore are the Taroko National Park and Yangmingshan National Park which is just to the north of Taipei and known for its volcanic peaks.