For a first visit to Taichung's National Museum of Natural Science, distinguish tickets for the galleries, theaters and botanical garden before planning transport and a rainy-day option.
Reach Chimei Museum from TRA Baoan Station or Tainan HSR Station. Distinguish the permanent galleries, special exhibitions and outdoor grounds, then plan a half-day visit with a rainy-day option.
Walk from Xinbeitou MRT Station to the Hot Spring Museum and Thermal Valley. Choose a sensible order, check each site's opening, and shorten the route in heat or rain.
Walk from Beimen through Dihua Street and Xiahai City God Temple to Dadaocheng Wharf. Plan a relaxed route, check shop and market openings, and keep a rain and return option.
Walk from Anping Old Fort to Yanping Old Street. Plan around opening hours, walking energy, bus stops, rain and the journey back.
Enjoy Qixingtan's sea views, coastal paths or a short ride on the Two Lakes Bikeway. Check transport, wind, waves and water-activity restrictions before planning a half-day in Hualien.
For a rainy day in Taiwan, first separate passing showers, heavy rain, and typhoon warnings. Put a same-area indoor backup into each day so you can switch quickly when weather changes.
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