A bird's eye view: Exploring Taiwan by helicopter

By Chloe Huang
Translated by Anna Yang

As a growing number of residents and visitors discover Taiwan via travel, one may wonder, Is there any other way to explore the island besides biking around the island, taking a train, walking around the city, or hitting the highway in a car?

The answer is literally up in the air. Most people haven't considered the possibility of viewing familiar roads, hiking trails and other scenes from the sky. All this is now possible with local helicopter services, offering appealing airborne perspectives that are incomparable to more earthbound ones. Riding in a helicopter is a sensational pleasure and exciting adventure for anyone willing to try.

At one famous central Taiwan landmark destination, Sun Moon Lake, the standard boat rides and cable car journeys have now been joined by the option of an exhilarating ride in the sky, as travel agencies are attracting a growing number of visitors with a 15-minute chopper ride that takes in splendid views of the lake and surrounding mountains from above.

In addition, a variety of creative customized helicopter rides, from wedding proposals to survival games, can be arranged by customer request. Certainly, that means that when it comes to enjoying Taiwan from the air, the sky's certainly the limit!

Formosa Holiday: Helicopter itinerary packages
Daily Air Cooperation: Tour guide and agency for helicopter trips
Sky Walk and View Co., Ltd.: Helicopter journeys, photography, and creative events planning
Avanti Aviation: Helicopter sky tours