Once you've ticked off the terrific sights in Xinbeitou, there's plenty more to discover in the surrounding region. Grab the keys to a rental car, throw your luggage in the trunk and get going. Here are some road trips we're confident you'll love:

• Head off to Hong Kong for an excellent sightseeing adventure. Approximately 40 miles from Xinbeitou, it has numerous cool attractions such as Ocean Park.
• Why not enjoy the best of Kowloon too? Notable tourist attractions in this vibrant city include Harbour City. Kowloon is roughly 40 miles from Xinbeitou.
• Get out into the great outdoors and breathe in some fresh air at Danxia National Park. You'll find it about 150 miles from Xinbeitou.

If you don't hold a driver's license issued in China, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country in order to rent a car. It's also important to note that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll have to show your current driver's license your passport and other forms of documentation as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card you used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some added requirements for international car rentals are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be at least 25 in most countries to rent a car. If you're younger, it may still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before sliding behind the wheel. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with your rental car.