The East Longitudinal Valley - the Tourism Destination with the Most International Design Awards
So Many Ways to Have Fun in Taiwan – From Railway Travel to Indigenous Culture
Taiwan Railway Train Restaurant 【The Future】
(Singapore, December 16, 2024) International visitors have found unique ways to explore Taiwan in depth. They post photos on Instagram to share the beauty of Taiwan or complete a grand tour by walking or cycling around the island.
Cycling Tour
There are also those who join in-depth local tours to experience Taiwan’s cultural landscapes up close. In recent years, there has been a “star-chasing” craze. Setting off from Taipei, a journey through eastern Taiwan that features delicious food and beautiful scenery starts in Hualien. Travelers can ride the rails in The Moving Kitchen, winner of the iF Design Award, and taste creative local dishes carefully crafted by five-star chefs.
Taiwan's First Five-Star Gourmet Tour on Train Restaurant (The Kitchen - An Extraordinary Feast)
Or, they can board the Future excursion train, recognized with a Good Design Award from Japan, and enjoy panoramic views. Or they can join an East Longitudinal Valley Tour, which has also received the Good Design Award, for a feast that integrates local indigenous culture, arts, and music. On their return trip, they pick up Japanese-style sweets from The Town Studio, a Taiwan Top Star design award winner, as a souvenir and perfect ending to a “star-chasing” tour. This new style of “star chasing” has become a popular tourism trend in eastern Taiwan.
Sun Pomelo Farm Fruit Picking Experience
In addition to natural beauty, indigenous culture is a highlight of any visit to the East Longitudinal Valley. The Outdoor Picnic Feast is based on the concept of “one meal, one day, one exhibition” to present the lifestyles of six indigenous communities. Local foods are transformed into nature-based cuisine and experiences. Through innovative tourism services, visitors explore culture in depth using the senses of sight and taste. These amazing itineraries attract many tourists each year.
Tribal Journey on the Dining Table
In recent years, with the promotion of sustainable tourism in Taiwan, bicycles and e-bikes have become popular means of transportation in eastern Taiwan, especially in the East Longitudinal Valley due to its mild climate and geographical advantages. Almost every train station in this valley provides convenient rental services and diverse itineraries, making it easy for travelers to enjoy a wonderful journey according to their level of physical fitness and schedule, complemented by diverse and rich experiential activities, such as forest healing, wood pen making, and farming experiences.
SongLuo Woodpen Wooden Pen Crafting
Or, they can try local agricultural specialties, such as tea, rice, and daylilies. Specially crafted local foods and souvenirs showcase the charms of eastern Taiwan, with new packaging design that incorporates the style and features of the East Longitudinal Valley, enabling travelers to take home precious memories.
In 2023, Taiwan and Singapore launched an automated customs clearance program providing travelers between Taiwan and Singapore with faster and more convenient entry and exit procedures and significantly shortened customs clearance times. Taiwan has also developed activities to encourage visits by free and independent travelers. During the promotional period (from now until June 30, 2025), free and independent international travelers can enter a lucky draw for vouchers or spending credits worth up to NT$5,000, with no limit on the number of trips to Taiwan.
The East Longitudinal Valley, located in eastern Taiwan, possesses vast pastoral landscapes, magnificent mountains, abundant agricultural specialty products, and rich indigenous culture, making it a very worthwhile destination for domestic and international travelers. No matter if an in-depth cultural experience or sustainable green travel, there are a diversity of ways to explore the unique charms of and have fun in the East Longitudinal Valley.
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l NT$5,000 voucher lucky draw for free and independent international travelers: https://theme.taiwan.net.tw/luckyland/en.html