I did it just the opposite, started in Taipei and ran down the island to Kaoshiung, then from there to Hong Kong and Shanghai. I was there when they made the announcement that they would allow direct flights from Taiwan to the mainland. The island is truly breathtaking, massive cities in the midst of the mountains and forests.blackeagle603 wrote:I enjoy Taipei more each time I go back. I LOVE Kaoshiung though. Usually start Taiwan trips in Kaoshiung and finish up in Taipei/Taoyuan. The island's mountains and coastline on the trip between makes me want to get lost in Taiwan for an indeterminate stretch of time. It makes the last leg o' trip home easier to fly direct to the states w/out having to do an international transfer at CKS from outlying city.
Yeah, I need to go back.