Brendan Pang Taiwan Food Tour | Intrepid Travel AU

Brendan Pang sits in front of a street food stall, smiling and holding his new cookbook.

A one-of-a-kind foodie adventure

In partnership with two-time Masterchef Australia contestant, cookbook author and pop-up cooking school host Brendan Pang, join us for a one-off Taiwan adventure that’ll be packed full of flavour.

Alongside Brendan and an expert, locally based leader, this 10-day trip will have you mixing lively night markets walks and cooking classes with strolls through misty forests and quiet temple visits.

And of course, it’ll all come with a serving of scallion pancakes, beef noodle soup, infamous stinky tofu and more. If that doesn’t get you hungry for an adventure, we don’t know what will.

A busy street full of people at a night market in Taipei, Taiwan

About your trip

Dates: 9 October to 18 October 2026

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

Start: Taipei Finish: Taipei

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport: Private bus, metro, public bus, bike

Accommodation: Hotel (9 nights)

Airport transfers: Arrival and departure included on an individual basis

Price: From AUD 6,500

Itinerary

Day 1 – Taipei

Ni hao! Welcome to Taipei. After being transferred to your hotel, you’ll meet your group for a welcome meeting at 6 pm. After, visit the lively Ningxia Night Market for dinner – which helped inspire Brendan Pang’s cookbook ‘This is a Book About Street Food’.

Accommodation

Just Sleep Taipei NTU

Special Information

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time.

Day 2 – Taipei

Gather fresh ingredients at a traditional market with celebrated local chef and co-author of ‘Made in Taiwan’, Ivy Chen, then head to her cooking school for a hands-on cooking class. After, visit the National Palace Museum.

Meals included

Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation

Just Sleep Taipei

Special Information

Due to spacing restrictions your group may need to take turns for the guided tours.

Day 3 – Tainan

Choose to start the day with a meal at the famous Fuhang Soy Milk eatery, then board a high-speed train for a scenic ride to Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a well-loved local spot.

Meals included

Breakfast, dinner

Accommodation

Kindness Hotel Tainan – Chihkan Tower

Day 4 – Tainan

Take a relaxed bike ride through the historic Anping area, then explore the Tainan Confucius Temple. In the afternoon, visit Tainan Art Museum Building 2, before heading to a local market and the city’s famous night stalls to try bites like coffin bread, milkfish soup and braised pork rice.

Meals included

Breakfast

Accommodation

Kindness Hotel Tainan – Chihkan Tower

Day 5 – Alishan

Depart Tainan this morning for the mountainous Alishan region. On arrival, stop at a lookout over the area’s tea plantations, before visiting a local teahouse for a hands-on tea rolling experience and to learn about Alishan’s world-famous high mountain oolong.

Meals included

Breakfast, dinner

Accommodation

Alishan House

Day 6 – Nantou

Take a stroll through one of Taiwan’s most iconic natural destinations – the misty cedar forests of the Alishan National Scenic Area, known for its tranquil atmosphere, ancient trees, and rich indigenous culture. In the afternoon, depart for Nantou.

Meals included

Breakfast

Accommodation

LEALEA Garden Hotel-Sun

Day 7 – Nantou

Begin the day with a peaceful walk along the Pagoda Trail at Sun Moon Lake, then enjoy an easy bike ride along lakeside paths. Maybe take a cruise along the lake itself, then have a free afternoon.

Meals included

Breakfast

Accommodation

LEALEA Garden Hotel-Sun

Day 8 – Taipei

Depart for Taipei in the morning, and on arrival head to CookInn Taiwan for a special cooking class led by Brendan. This hands-on experience offers a chance to learn directly from Brendan, blending traditional flavours with his modern and creative techniques.

Meals included

Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation

Just Sleep Taipei NTU

Day 9 – Taipei

Today is a free day to enjoy Taipei at your own pace. Then, to celebrate the final night of the trip, gather for a farewell dinner at a local seafood restaurant. After, the fun continues with KTV (karaoke), a beloved Taiwanese pastime.

Meals included

Breakfast, dinner

Accommodation

Just Sleep Taipei NTU

Day 10 – Taipei

With no activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast. If you wish to spend a few more days checking out the sights of Taiwan, just speak to your booking agent.

Meals included

Breakfast

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Why Intrepid

Real, authentic experiences

We love the highlights, but for us, the real magic is found off the tourist trails. Our trips combine iconic sites with hidden gems that you’ll only discover with Intrepid. We’re talking mornings exploring the Taj Mahal, followed by a Mughlai cooking class with a passionate home cook.

Small groups

Big coaches and flag-toting tour guides don’t cut it for us. With a maximum group size of 12, our groups blend in with the locals and have plenty of opportunities to interact with chefs, street food vendors and group leaders. It also means you can really connect with your fellow foodies.

Local expertise

Whether you’re perusing markets, hunting down the best street food bites or learning how to cook centuries-old family recipes at a homestay, there’s no better way to get the inside scoop on a destination – and its culinary traditions – than with an expert local leader by your side.

Responsible travel

You don’t have to eat vegan or vegetarian food at home to enjoy the plant-based meals on our Real Food Adventures. As long as you enjoy eating delicious, authentic food when you travel, you should relish every flavour-packed bite. On these trips you’ll be travelling responsibly: eating, sleeping and getting around locally and respecting animal welfare. We’ll also carbon offset your trip on your behalf.

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Brendan Pang Taiwan Food Adventure

A one-of-a-kind foodie adventure

About your trip

Itinerary

Read the full itinerary

Interested? Get in contact today

Why Intrepid

Booking conditions