Tours of the City

The most comprehensive range of coach tours including day and night tours of Taipei and tours to scenic spots is offered by the tourist board's Taiwan Tour Bus (tel: 0800 011 765 (24 hours); website: www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/english) in association with major tour companies in Taipei.

Golden Foundation Tours (tel: (02) 2773 3266; website: www.gftours.com.tw) is the largest tour company in Taipei, offering the widest range of coach tours. Tailor-made walking tours around night markets are available. The Taiwan Tourist Board (website: www.taiwan.net.tw) suggests independent round island rail tours and self-drive itineraries. Bike tours are also emerging as a good way to see Taipei's less congested areas. The tourist board recommends a bike ride on the cycle path alongside the Danshui River. Bikes can be hired from nearby Giant Bikes, 159 Bowuguan Road, Bali Township, Taipei County (tel: (02) 8630 4585).

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