Sanxia Old Street is one of the most well reserved historic streets in Taiwan, one that's about 200 metres long. This is a great place to stroll around, and one where you can admire the old street-houses with Taiwanese traditional architecture. It is also one of the most visited places in Taipei during the weekends.

This church features two distinct architectural styles: Gothic and Baroque. Estimated to date from the late 15th or early 16th century, the most valuable piece of this church is the stone situated in the facade — this is dedicated to the holy martyrs buried here. The interior is full of artistic treasures such as The Main Baroque Altarpiece, baroque sculptures representing the Immaculate Conception, and a 17th century wood carving attributed to La Roldana.

Matsuyama Castle stands on a large, wooded hill right in the middle of town, with an extensive moat and earth ramparts that dominate the city centre. Unlike many Japanese castles that were destroyed and rebuilt of concrete, Matsuyama Castle remains in its original state of wood and plaster. The castle offers spectacular views of the city, mountains and sea, particularly from the top of the keep. Matsuyama Castle houses a fascinating collection of samurai weapons and armour, and information about the history and structure of the castle.

The ski resort Idre Fjäll has 80 km of well prepared tracks for cross country skiing, 30 of which are illuminated. They all start from the ski stadium adjacent to Västbacken and offer beautiful landscapes. The trails leading to the lake Burusjön or the Städien and the Nipfjället mountains are especially scenic. To ski you'll need a trail pass that you can get at Idre's tourist office, at Idre Fjäll reception and at some local businesses. Private lessons are also available for beginners.