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Searching for Taiwan food tours? We are here for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As devoted food lovers, the ChinaTours.com crew just had<\/em> to create this carefully curated selection of food tours of Taiwan. What could be better? An idyllic island, gorgeous scenery, friendly people – and that vital ingredient – amazing food.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the traveler who gathers food memories like a collector of treasured artworks, we reached deep into our network of partners to assemble experiences, dishes, and destinations that will ensure your tour with us enlivens your tastebuds and is embossed in your mind as it should be; a beautiful travel memory. Like the millions from Asia who travel to Taiwan for the sole purpose of its food, on our Taiwan food tours, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to explore a cuisine that draws on rich influences reflecting the island\u2019s heritage – Hokkien, Hakka, Chaochow, Aboriginal, Japanese, and Dutch. Make daily forays and discover Taiwan\u2019s best markets, sample exciting street food, create a farm-to-plate feast, discover traditional dishes, imbibe the local culture, and more. We know you want to travel that enriches and what better way to realize that goal than with new culinary experiences hosted by our lovely local bilingual guides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We know it takes more than food to make a tour, so expect our Taiwan food tours to bear all the hallmarks of quality ChinaTours.com travel: Exceptional accommodation options, exposure to traditional culture and contemporary local life, guides who care about every little detail, and a relaxed travel itinerary. Our tours are designed to bring you this tiny island\u2019s coveted highlights: the National Palace Museum, the National Center for Traditional Arts, Jiufen Old Street, Yehliu Geopark, Sun Moon Lake, national parks, markets, big cities, tiny villages, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to open your eyes to Taiwan and take an exciting food journey, we\u2019d love to take you. Talk to our team today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why choose ChinaTours.com for Taiwan food tours?<\/p><\/div>

There are vanilla tours of Taiwan – and then there are delicious ChinaTours.com Taiwan food tours. Seriously! We know which we’d rather choose.
\nEvery tour we create is a thoughtful curation of experiences, highlights, and landscapes, and our selection of food tours of Taiwan is no exception. Our goal for you? That you reach the end of your travel adventure feeling enriched, enlivened, and topped up with beautiful travel memories and more than a few delicious foodie experiences to boot. We want you to see and experience Taiwan as we do; a beautiful idyllic island with lovely, friendly people, and amazing, eclectic cuisine that broadens your culinary horizons.<\/p>\n

Our twenty-plus years of designing vacations mean that we know a fabulous tour experience is always in the details, and that’s why our mantra is:’no detail is too small.’ We take great pride in creating our itineraries and selecting our travel partners, and would love you to experience that care on one of our Taiwan food adventures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What’s included in our Taiwan food tours?<\/p><\/div>

Of course showcasing the many flavors of Taiwan’s cuisine is our priority on these tours, however, you’ll also get to experience many of the island’s natural highlights and manmade attractions. Here’s a little of what you can do on our Taiwan food tours:<\/p><\/p>\n

\u25cf Explore exciting cities like Taipai, Tainan, Taitung, and Kaohsiung.
\u25cf Discover destinations rich in natural beauty, like Taroko, Alishan, Kenting, Sun Moon Lake, and Yehliu Geopark.
\u25cf Unpack history at places like the National Palace Museum, Chikhan Tower, Fort of Anping, and old-world streets in places like Jiufen that provide a window into history.
\u25cf Wandering Taipei’s famous traditional food markets.
\u25cf Farm visits and home stays that provide an experience of real Taiwan and its people.
\u25cf The opportunity for a hands-on experience with a cooking class in Taipei.
\u25cf Opportunities to delight in the full spectrum of Taiwanese cuisine, from street food to night markets, fabulous five-star and Michelin restaurants, a locals’ favorite canteen, an operating trout farm, and even a traditional miner’s lunchbox.<\/p>\n

And if you’ve found an experience that’s not on our itinerary, reach out. We’ll do the research and make it happen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a custom Taiwan food tour?<\/p><\/div>

One of the things that make ChinaTours.com travel stand out is the way we can customize tours to every taste and interest. Our customers are well-researched – so there’s a good chance you are too – so why not take advantage of the flexibility we can bring to your tour by:<\/p><\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0Design your own adventure<\/strong>\u00a0– Have one of our tours in mind but want to add some extras? No problem. Change our tour or design your own from the ground up. If you want to explore more, we can arrange that with ease.
\u25cf\u00a0Create your own pace<\/strong>\u00a0– A traveler who likes to run their own race? It’s all good. We can adjust your itinerary to suit, whether it’s faster, slower, or in between, we can revise the tour itinerary to make it manageable and enjoyable for you.
\u25cf\u00a0Add more experiences<\/strong>\u00a0– You can mix and match any additional experiences to round out your own private tour by choosing from our extensive list of Taiwan experiences. Want it in? We can do that for you! Just ask us.<\/p>\n

Curious and want to know more about our custom tours? Simply get in touch with our friendly travel consultants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Discover experiences in Taiwan that create delicious travel food memories<\/p><\/div>

Wondering about what to include on your wishlist for a Taiwan food? Check out our top ten recommendations below:<\/p><\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0Wander through Taroko National Park<\/strong>\u00a0– For its fabulous walking trails, incredible views, and world-class photo opportunities.
\u25cf\u00a0Immerse yourself in Alishan<\/strong>\u00a0– Mountain views and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a forest of giant cedars.
\u25cf\u00a0Amazing stone sculptures<\/strong>\u00a0– Visit another world at Yehliu Geopark, a fascinating assembly of natural rock sculptures bearing an uncanny resemblance to all weird and wonderful things.
\u25cf\u00a0Visit traditional food markets<\/strong>\u00a0– Wander one or many of Taiwan’s traditional food markets that are frequented by locals each day as they stock up on ingredients for daily dishes.
\u25cf\u00a0Enjoy authentic local food<\/strong>\u00a0– Dive into the unusual, interesting, and delicious flavors of authentic Taiwanese cuisine, itself a mix of many influences. From street food to five-star fabulous restaurants, Taiwan has something for every palate.
\u25cf\u00a0Overnight at a homestay<\/strong>\u00a0– Explore the traditions, culture, and people from Wujie Indigenous Village, then sample some typical indigenous dishes for lunch or dinner.
\u25cf\u00a0Channel your inner chef<\/strong>\u00a0– Attend a cooking class and learn traditional Taiwanese dishes like the famous\u00a0xiao long bao<\/em>. Expect to sample beef noodles, pastries, street food, and typical local breakfast.
\u25cf\u00a0Visit the night markets<\/strong>\u00a0– Enjoy the hustle, bustle, and seriously good food at any number of night markets in Taiwan. Perfect for immersing yourself in local flavors.
\u25cf\u00a0Explore local life and history<\/strong>\u00a0– The faithfully restored historical streets of Beipu and Jiufen offer much to the curious, not least of which is deep insights into how life once was for locals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan food tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Taiwan food tours are designed with the food lover in mind. We\u2019ve focused on creating tours that balance the best of the island\u2019s culinary highlights with natural landscapes,  traditional culture, and memorable hands-on experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extra fun for food lovers visiting Taiwan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for something a little special to include on your Taiwan food tour? In just about every destination in Taiwan, we\u2019ve optional extras that can be built into your tour. Understanding that you\u2019ll want to make the most of every minute on tour, we can work with you to integrate these special experiences into the overall tour schedule so nothing is missed – all while keeping the tour pace manageable and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michelin restaurants<\/h3><\/div>

Michelin restaurants<\/h3>

There are many restaurants in Taipei and Taichung that have made it to the hallowed culinary pages of the esteemed Michelin Guide. With a vast array of cuisines and dishes on offer, the hardest decision you\u2019ll have is what to choose. Will it be Taiwanese, Cantonese, European Contemporary, Japanese, Indian, French, vegetarian, seafood, and innovative food? Incredibly, there are even Michelin restaurants for noodles, stuffed buns, sushi, and street food. Taiwan is a veritable Michelin restaurant hotspot! Why not get started with Ningxia Night Market in Taipei and while there <\/span>make<\/span> your way to the Michelin-rated stalls for <\/span><\/span>Fang Chia<\/span><\/span><\/em> (<\/span><\/span>shredded chicken on rice<\/span><\/span>)<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>Liu Yu <\/span>Zai<\/span><\/span><\/em> (<\/span><\/span>deep-fried taro balls<\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/span>, and Rong\u2019s Pork Liver.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Explore More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Local street food and snacks<\/h3><\/div>

Local street food and snacks<\/h3>

There are that many more-<\/span>ish<\/span> street foods and snacks in Taiwan, it\u2019s hard to make a single must-try list. Our tip? Go with what\u2019s popular and work your way through that first. Try these local specialties on your Taiwan food tour: Oyster omelet (<\/span><\/span>O-A-<\/span>Tsian<\/span><\/span><\/em>), beef noodles (<\/span><\/span>Niurou<\/span> Mian<\/span><\/span><\/em>), Taiwanese burger (<\/span><\/span>Gua Bao<\/span><\/span><\/em>), stinky tofu (<\/span><\/span>Chou <\/span>Doufu<\/span><\/span><\/em>), braised pork rice (<\/span><\/span>Lu Rou Fan<\/span><\/span><\/em>), <\/span><\/span>danzai<\/span><\/span><\/em> noodles, oyster vermicelli (<\/span><\/span>O-A-Mi <\/span>Sua<\/span><\/span><\/em>)<\/span><\/span>, sticky rice cake (<\/span><\/span>Tongzai<\/span><\/span> Migao<\/span><\/span><\/em>), Taiwanese popcorn chicken (<\/span><\/span>Yansu<\/span> Ji<\/span><\/span><\/em>), and of course, bubble tea and shaved ice for the sweet teeth.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Explore More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make the most of mornings in Taiwan<\/h3><\/div>

Make the most of mornings in Taiwan<\/h3>

Food is part of every day, <\/span>all day<\/span><\/i>, in Taiwan, so a food tour wouldn\u2019t be complete without enjoying a hearty breakfast.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most local Taiwanese don\u2019t have breakfast at home. Instead, they eat at the many breakfast shops\/stalls nearby in the neighborhood or even have takeaway breakfast on the way to school or work. A staple of local life, it\u2019s a rare person who lives without these convenient and affordable snacks. Typically, there are two main breakfasts in Taiwan; the traditional Taiwanese breakfast and a western (Taiwanese version) breakfast. Brunch is now also very popular. Choose from different types of toast, crepes, sandwiches, and burgers, served together with coffee or tea. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We highly recommend partaking of a traditional Taiwanese breakfast during your tour and try the following at least once: Flatbread filled with deep-fried dough sticks (<\/span>Shao Bing You Tiao<\/span><\/i>); also served with soy milk (<\/span>Dou Jiang<\/span><\/i>) – a classic combination. Other favorites include sticky rice rolls (<\/span>Fan Tuan<\/span><\/i>), scallion pancake (<\/span>Cong You Bing<\/span><\/i>), Taiwanese egg crepe (<\/span>Dan Bing<\/span><\/i>), white radish cake (<\/span>Lobok Gao<\/span><\/i>), and steamed stuffed buns, and fried dumplings (G<\/span>uo Tie<\/span><\/i>).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Explore More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Food for Chinese New Year<\/h3><\/div>

Food for Chinese New Year<\/h3>

Of course, Chinese New Year is a big deal in Taiwan, and food is an essential part of all celebrations. The dishes on the table are deeply symbolic. Here are just a few:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n