Night markets, mountain tea houses and hot springs an hour from the city centre.
China Eastern flies from Paris to Taipei from €458 return, with one stop in China each way and a checked bag included. The cheapest dates are from late November to Christmas.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Paris Charles de Gaulle, France
- To: Taipei Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Nanjing out, Nanjing or Shanghai back)
- Price: €458 - €460 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
09/12/2026 - 25/12/2026
25/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
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You leave Paris at 13:20 and land in Taipei at 16:30 the next day, after a 6h55 stop in Nanjing. On the way back, the 09/12 - 25/12 trip stops 3h50 in Shanghai and the 25/11 - 08/12 trip stops 5h15 in Nanjing, landing in Paris at about 06:00. Both fares include a checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A café crème on a Paris terrace now costs about €4.50 and a demi of beer about €7. In Taipei, a bubble tea costs about €2, a bowl of beef noodle soup about €5 and a ride on the MRT about €0.70. A full dinner crawl through a night market costs less than a single main course in a Paris brasserie.
☀️ The Weather
December is mild in Taipei. Expect days of 18°C to 21°C, nights around 14°C and some grey, drizzly days, especially in the north. It is the perfect season for hot springs in Beitou and hiking without the summer heat.
🏨 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 Nanjing
The outbound stop in Nanjing lasts 6h55 and starts early in the morning. French passport holders can currently enter China without a visa, but check the rules before you fly and leave at least 2h30 to get back through security.
Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River cruise: Nanjing's old riverside quarter, about 45 minutes from the airport by metro, with a short boat ride along the canal.
If you'd rather rest:
Pullman Nanjing Lukou Airport · 8.7/10 · From €77/night
800 m from the terminal, for a shower and a few hours of sleep after the night flight.
Nanjing Lafei Hotel Lukou Airport Branch · 8.5/10 · From €20/night
A cheaper option 700 m from the airport.
🎯 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.
€458 return to Taipei with a bag included. December dates go fast, so do not wait too long.
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