Taiwan

The Alishan National Scenic Area is a beautiful combination of forest, mountains and tea plantations and is famous for its stunning sunrises and sunsets. Cherry blossoms and wisteria flower from late winter through to early spring and make for a great photograph against the carpet of wispy clouds. Find Out More

• Where: Central Taiwan
• Ideal for viewing: Taiwan barwing, Owston’s long-nosed tree squirrel, red-flanked bluetail, collared bush robin, Taiwan cupwing
• Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

The Dasyueshan Forest Recreation Area is located within the Snow Mountain range and is the meeting point for four of Taiwan’s mountain ranges. The views from the area are other-worldly and it is an ideal destination for birdwatchers, with key species including Swinhoe's pheasant, and Taiwan partridge. Find Out More

• Where: North-west Taiwam
• Ideal for viewing: fire-breasted flowerpecker, Swinhoe’s pheasant, Taiwan partridge, maritime striped squirrel, Formosan rock macaque
• Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

The capital city of Taiwan, Taipei is a blend of ancient and modern with Buddhist temples and skyscrapers along the skyline. The Taipei City Waterbird Refuge is located to the north of the city and hosts numerous winter migrants including Chinese egret, Baikal teal and northern shoveler. Find Out More

• Where: North Taiwan
• Excellent for: City stopover, History & culture