Private Birding Tours in Taiwan with Local Birding Guides
Found here.
Nowhere else.
A median of 22–23 of Taiwan’s 32 endemic species, seen or heard, on our 2–3 day Dasyueshan tours.
From coast
to cloud forest.
A compact island and good roads put very different habitats within easy reach.
Remarkable birds.
Easy paths.
Our usual routes follow paved roads and well-maintained trails, without strenuous mountain trekking.
An island
on the flyway.
Discover passing migrants and winter visitors along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway.
No leech socks
needed.
Enjoy the birds without the leech worries of a tropical forest trek.
Birding seasons
Endemic birds throughout the year. Winter visitors and migration bring another reason to return.
Greater Painted-snipe
Flamecrest
Guided birding at your pace
Not every memorable sighting starts with a long hike.
Taipei day tours
Birding in Taipei parks and the surrounding foothills.
Malayan Night Heron
Siberian Rubythroat
Dasyueshan tours
Stay on Dasyueshan for forest birds by day and, perhaps, a glimpse of a Red-and-white Flying Squirrel after dark.
Dasyueshan tour details ↗Wildlife sightings depend on conditions and are never guaranteed.
Taiwan Yuhina
Red-and-white Flying Squirrel
Find your way
into the field.
Explore tours
Find your moment
on the island.
Explore birding seasons
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Before you choose
Choosing your trip
Dasyueshan: one day or two?
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Our past tours recorded a median of 54 species, including 17 Taiwan endemics, in one day—and 74 species, including 23 endemics, over two days. Staying overnight adds dusk and early-morning birding, with more time to revisit promising spots.
Based on 47 one-day and 23 two-day trip reports. Includes birds seen or heard; results vary by season and conditions.
Practical planning
Where should I stay before the tour?
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For our usual early start from Taichung, stay in Taichung the night before. Send us your hotel choice before booking so we can confirm the pickup point. Arriving on the first high-speed train may be possible, but means a later start and needs to be arranged in advance.
Birding near Taipei
Only one day in Taipei?
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Our Taipei day tours recorded a median of 51 species, including 8 Taiwan endemics. Explore forest roads and foothills around Pinglin, Wulai and Xindian—birding spots that are difficult to reach and combine in a day by public transport.
Based on 21 Taipei one-day trip reports across routes. Includes birds seen or heard; results vary by season and conditions.
Birding blog
Birding stories and practical advice for your time in Taiwan. View all stories ↗
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