Night markets, hot springs and mountain tea houses, for less than a weekend in Paris.
Air China flies from Brussels to Taipei from €360 return, with a stop in Beijing. The dates fall in late November and early December 2026, and checked bags are included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Taipei, Taiwan
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop in Beijing
- Price: €360–€376 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
26/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
27/11/2026 - 13/12/2026
23/11/2026 - 03/12/2026
23/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
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The stop in Beijing Capital lasts 3-9 hours on the way out and 4-10 hours on the way back, depending on the date. The 26/11 departure has the shortest outbound stop, at 3h25. Checked baggage, hand baggage and meals are included.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint on a Brussels terrace costs about €5, the same as a bowl of beef noodle soup in Taipei. Bubble tea from a local chain is under €2, and five or six dishes at a night market, plus a drink, come to about €14. A ride on the MRT costs less than €1.
☀️ The Weather
Late November in Taipei brings highs of about 22°C and lows near 17°C. December cools to about 20°C by day and 15°C at night. Some days are grey with light rain, so pack a thin jacket and an umbrella, but evenings at the night markets are still warm.
🏨 Where to Stay
Three options, from a budget base by Main Station to a five-star in Songshan.
Hione Holiday Hotel · 8.2/10 · From €42/night
Simple and well located, close to Taipei Main Station and the airport MRT.
Palais de Chine Hotel · 8.7/10 · From €120/night
Central and polished, steps from the high-speed rail for day trips.
Mandarin Oriental Taipei · 9.1/10 · From €290/night
Full luxury with a big spa, for a proper treat at the end of the trip.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Beijing
Depending on the date, the stops in Beijing Capital last up to 9h10 on the way out and 9h45 on the way back. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight.
Great Wall layover tour from Beijing Capital: A guided trip from the airport to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, with the cable car and transfers both ways.
Hutong layover tour: A private tour from the airport to the old lanes and courtyard houses of central Beijing.
If you'd rather rest:
Jinjiang Inn Beijing Capital Airport · 8.8/10 · From €35/night
A simple, clean hotel about 1 km from Beijing Capital airport, for a few hours of sleep.
🎯 What to Do
Taipei is food first, then mountains and the coast an hour away.
Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu day trip: The old mining town, the sky lantern village and the strange rock formations on the coast, in one day.
Night market food tour: Stinky tofu, pepper buns and oyster omelettes with a local guide who knows the best stalls.
Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin tea plantation: Green hills, a lake full of islets and a tea tasting in Taiwan's oolong country.
Paragliding on the Wanli coast: A tandem flight over the north coast, with video included.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Taipei is a launchpad, not the whole trip.
Sun Moon Lake: Taiwan's largest freshwater lake, about 2h30 south by bus.
Taroko Gorge: A marble canyon with cliffs over 1,000 m high, best as a two-day trip by train via Hualien.
Kaohsiung: Taiwan's southern port city, about 1h30 on the high-speed rail and warmer in December.
From €360 return, Brussels to Taipei with bags included. Pack an empty stomach.
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