How about a trip to Taiwan

Southern Taiwan is a little different to the north in so much as there is more variety on offer and what aspects they do share are more extreme here. The mountains are bigger, the beaches are better, the weather is sunnier, the cities, while smaller are more bustling and lively and the forests and jungles denser. In summary, if you’re looking for somewhere to really put your lungs to the test on an extreme cycle ride or walk, you want to escape the heat and venture into the dense, lush interior, you want to visit Taiwan’s largest National Park at the southernmost point of the island, or you feel like seeing Tainan, the oldest and probably nicest city in Taiwan for tourism with outstandingly well preserved temples and old city walls and buildings, this is where you need to be.
If you’re more a fan of water-based activity, surfing, diving and waterskiing are all readily accessible in the warm tropical waters. Similarly to the north, Taiwanese street food is probably the best way to experience the local cuisine in the way the locals do.
The heart of Taiwan’s booming economy and ever-growing tech industry is located in and around the northern cities of Taiwan, including its high-tech capital Taipei. Taipei is a curious, but highly intriguing cultural melting pot of Chinese and Japanese with increasing western influences. While it is a busy capital city, it is almost horizontal in comparison to Tokyo, Jakarta or Hong Kong. It’s nightlife is more about restaurants and classy bars, rather than heaving clubs or raucous venues. Food here is a big deal and the street food really needs to be tried!
This is the less geographically awe-inspiring region of Taiwan, but Taipei is nonetheless nestled in a valley between 2 mountain ranges and a very common starting point for excursions and tours to elsewhere in the country. Highlights include incredible cycling and hiking among the dense jungles and forests, and undulating peaks of the east coast in particular.