Week 1
Evenings: Explore different areas/activities than the first 4 days (e.g., Dihua Street for traditional goods, Eslite Spectrum Songyan store for a creative vibe, trying specific types of restaurants like Hot Pot or Beef Noodle Soup).
Weekend 1 Suggestion: Jiufen Old Street & Shifen Waterfall/Sky Lanterns
Day trip. Visit the atmospheric Jiufen village (tea houses, views) and Shifen (waterfall, releasing sky lanterns).
Transport: Suggest bus from Taipei or train to Ruifang and then bus/taxi.
Jiufen Old Street on Google MapsShifen Waterfall on Google MapsWeek 2
Evenings: Suggest more local experiences (e.g., visit a local park like Da'an Forest Park, explore Yongkang Street for food and shops, visit a themed cafe).
Weekend 2 Suggestion (Choose one or present options):
Option A: Yilan County
Day trip or overnight. Visit the Lanyang Museum, Jiaoxi Hot Springs, National Center for Traditional Arts, or Kavalan Whisky Distillery. Accessible by bus or train.
Lanyang Museum on Google MapsOption B: Hualien & Taroko Gorge
Requires a full weekend (possibly Friday evening travel). Mention scenic train ride (TRA Puyuma/Taroko Express - book early!) or flight. Focus on the stunning marble gorge. Suggest hiring a driver/scooter or taking shuttle buses within the park.
Note: This is more ambitious.
Taroko National Park on Google MapsOption C: Beitou Hot Springs & Yangmingshan National Park
Closer day trip. Explore the Beitou hot spring area (museum, thermal valley) and potentially take a bus up Yangmingshan for views or light hiking (depending on time/weather).
Beitou Hot Spring Museum on Google MapsYangmingshan National Park on Google Maps