Trip Ninja : taking one trip at a time

 Our next trip was to Jiaoxi, a hot springs town in Yilan County. It is situated within one hour of scenic drive  from Taipei. We stayed at a hot springs resort that offered private baths with hot springs water in our room.  We enjoyed soaking in the mineral-rich water that was good for our skin and health. The hotel is located next to Jiaoxi Hot Springs park Jiaoxi is probably the closest hot springs resort town to Taipei  Local produce - bananas and pineapple We also went to Waiao Beach, a popular surfing spot on the east coast. We rented some surfboards and had fun riding the waves. The beach was clean and beautiful, with a view of Turtle Island in the distance. From Jiaoxi, we took another train to Hualien, a city on the east coast that is close to Taroko National Park. Next stop - Toroko

Our next destination was Tainan, the oldest city in Taiwan and a former capital. We took the high speed rail there, which was fast and comfortable.  Shinkansen We stayed at Silks Place Hotel, a luxurious and elegant hotel with a rooftop pool and a spa. We felt like royalty there.  We spent two days exploring Tainan's rich cultural heritage and historical sites.  We visited Confucius Temple located in the city centre. We went to Anping Fort, a Dutch fort built in the 17th century. We learned about the history of Taiwan's colonization.  We also walked along Shennong Street, a charming street with old houses, shops and cafes.  On the way back to the railway station, we visited Chimei Museum, a private museum that houses a collection of art, musical instruments, weapons and natural history specimens. We were impressed by the diversity and quality of the exhibits. Our next trip was to Jiaoxi. Nest destination - Hot Springs of Yilan