Hidden lakes, vibrant cities, legendary cycling trails, and a tea culture like no other — Taiwan is a traveller’s dream wrapped in convenience (hello, hassle-free e-visa!).
Here Sunila Patil (Co-founder & CPO, Veena World) is joined by Emily Chiu (Inbound Director, Apple Tours – Taiwan) for an eye-opening chat on why Taiwan should be your next East Asian escape — especially if you think it begins and ends with Taipei.
🎧 What you’ll discover in this episode:
🛂 E-visa ease for Indian travellers
🏙️ What life in Taipei really feels like
🗺️ Taiwan beyond Taipei – where the real magic begins
🌊 Sun Moon Lake and the story that makes it unforgettable
🚴♀️ 33 km cycling trails, cross-country bike culture & wild landscapes
🍵 Bubble tea obsessions and local food secrets (yes, veg too!)
🌲 Alishan’s sunrises, cloud forests and hidden serenity
⛩️ Taichung, Kaohsiung & coastal gems worth slowing down for
♨️ Soak in wellness at natural hot springs
🌈 A sea that changes colour? Welcome to the Yinyang Sea
🥾 Youth trekking programmes & trails like Elephant Mountain
🚄 How to explore: Trains vs. Self-drive – what’s better?
📍Local stories, travel tips, hidden experiences — straight from someone who lives it and someone who curates it for Indians.
🎙️ Whether you’re craving nature, culture, food or adventure — Taiwan delivers, with something for every kind of traveller.
📺 Tune in, and start reimagining your next holiday.
📌 Don’t forget to subscribe — more epic journeys coming your way!
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🇹🇼 Trails. Tea. Timeless Wonders. That’s Taiwan for Indians! 🍵🌄
🌏 From Taipei to Sun Moon Lake – explore East Asia’s hidden gem like never before.
✨ With Veena World, experience Taiwan the way it’s meant to be – effortless, enriching, unforgettable.
👉🏼 Plan your 2025 journey: 🔗 https://www.veenaworld.com/customized-holidays
☎️✉️ For any assistance with your travel, do write us at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at 1800 313 5555 and 1800 22 7979
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