6 days

About this activity

Itinerary

Day 1: Taipei-Taichung

Stop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, 555 Taiwan
Drive from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, including Wen Wu Temple, and take the sightseeing boat. Additionally, you will go to Puli Brewery and stay one night in Taichung City.

Wen Wu Temple which is a Daoism style temple. It is located at the shoulder of mountain where is on the north of Sun Moon Lake.It was built in 1938 and rebuilt in 1969. People pray the Civil Saint of Confucius, the Military Saint of Guangong, and Established God of two temples as the Wen Wu Temple. The temple is also popular among students who want to blessed for their study.

Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake, also nicknamed “honeymoon lake,” has been selected as one of the “Eight Views of Taiwan” for over a hundred years. The lake is named so due to that the shape of its eastern part, which is like the sun and the western part, which is like a crescent moon.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at THE SPLENDOR HOTEL TAICHUNG/TEMPUS HOTEL TAICHUNG/EVERGREEN LAUREL HOTEL TAICHUNG or similar level of Hotel

Day 2: Taichung-Chiayi

Stop At: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, No. 59, Zhongzheng Vil., Zhongzheng Vil., Alishan Township Taiwan
After having breakfast in hotel, you will visit Aslishan. You can visit tourist attractions, such as Three Generation of wood, and Sisters Lakes. Also, you can have an experience on Alishan train.

Alishan National Scenic Area
Alishan is blessed with bountiful natural resources, such as sun rise views, a sea of clouds and old forests. Especially as a popular folk song goes, Alishan has amazed people with its “lush green mountains and deep blue waters.” No matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter, visitors can expect to appreciate some of its beauty. For years, Alishan has been famous for its historical forest railway and indigenous tribes, too.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at NICE PRINCE HOTEL CHIAYI/TAYIH LANDIS HOTEL TAINAN/EVERGREEN PLAZA HOTEL TAINAN or similar level of Hotel

Day 3: Chiayi-Kaoshiung

Stop At: Spring and Autumn Pavilion, Lianchitan, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung Taiwan
After breakfast, you will visit Hinoki and head to Kaoshiung. When you arrive in Kaoshiung, you will visit Spring & Autumn and Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center to see the Da Fo.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Ai He (Love River), Min Sheng 2nd Road, Kaohsiung Taiwan
Next, you will visit Love River and taste Taiwanese local food at Liuho Night Market.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at THE LEES HOTEL KAOSHIUNG/AMBASSADOR HOTEL KAOSHIUNG/HAN HSIEN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL or similar level of Hotel

Day 4: Kaoshiung-Kenting-Taitung

Stop At: Kenting National Park, No.596, Kenting Rd., Henchun Township Taiwan
For Day 4, you will go to Maopitou. The terrain of this area resembles a crouching cat looking out at the sea. The inshore fishermen in Taiwan used to refer to the prominent cape as a nose. Therefore, it was named cat's nose. Additionally, you will arrive at Eluanbi Lighthouse. The lighthouse is facing toward the Luzon Strait. Its intensity is the most powerful among Taiwan lighthouses which is thought as The Light of East Asia. Then, you will bound for Kenting National Park. Finally, you will go to Taitung, and have a rest in the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at LUMINOUS HOT SPRING RESORT& SPA/CHIHPEN CENTURY HOTEL or similar level of Hotel

Day 5: Taitung-Hualien

Stop At: East Coast National Scenic Area, Chenggong Township Taiwan
The eastern part of Taiwan has some of the most beautiful scenery. You will visit Pachi Scenic Lookout, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals, Stone Umbrella and Caves of the Three Immortals.You will stay overnight in Hualien, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and scenery.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at PARKVIEW HOTELS & RESORTS/FULLON HOTEL HUALIEN/CHATEAU DE CHINE HUALIEN or similar level of Hotel

Day 6: Hualien-Taipei

Stop At: Taroko National Park, No.291, Fushi Fushi Vil., 97253 Taiwan
Its surrounding area are famous for not only the mesmerizing views and nature, but also their abundant supply of marble which leads to its nickname "The Marble Gorge". Also visit Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Cisingtan Scenic Area and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park. Finally, after the tour, you will take a train to Taipei City.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

5x Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5 nights
Entry/Admission - Sun Moon Lake
Entry/Admission - Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
Entry/Admission - Spring and Autumn Pavilion
Entry/Admission - Kenting National Park
Entry/Admission - Taroko National Park

Not included

Lunch & dinner, tips and any personal expense

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
On the final day, drop off service only in Taipei city. If your hotel is not in Taipei city, we can only drop you off at Taipei Main Station. * New Taipei City and Tauyuan area or Zongli area are not in Taipei City.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

85%

Reviews

3.7

3

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Eleanor M

3 | 2019-09-23

Location: The tour is very comprehensive in terms of where it takes you. You really do get a sense of the length and breadth of Taiwan and regional differences. The locations are well chosen, and there’s a nice mix of temples, museums and breathtaking scenery. Hotels: All but one of the hotels were fantastic, with friendly staff, good sized rooms, excellent facilities and delicious breakfasts. Tour guide: The real disappointment of the tour was our guide. There were a few problems. Firstly, through no fault of his own, his English was poor, and simply not up to the job of explaining the sites, understanding and answering our questions, or even giving clear instructions. In our case this was particularly frustrating as we both speak Mandarin, and he did even ask us if it was ok to speak in Chinese, but from then on insisted on continuing mainly in English even if we asked a question in Chinese. Possibly due to language limitations, he also didn’t have much to say about the places we went, only occasionally offering extra information that wasn’t already in front of us on an information board. This is a shame, as Taiwan’s history and culture is so rich, and relatively unknown to many Westerners. Another thing we found hard was the way in which the tour guide led us everywhere and rarely gave us any space, even in places where it was impossible to get lost. We realise this might be a difference in cultural expectations, but for us it felt restrictive and unnecessary. It would be one thing if he had more to say about the sites, but mainly he was a silent presence just in front of us. The last point is that, though sometimes friendly, he often came across as grumpy and rude. He frequently complained to our driver (who was really nice) in Mandarin about other customers he had guided previously, which we found pretty unprofessional. At one point, perhaps forgetting we understood Mandarin, he launched into a long complaint, which we’re fairly sure was about us, though he denied this when we confronted him. On the plus side, he was very attentive when it came to finding vegetarian restaurants for us to eat at. He kept things to schedule, helped us with our luggage, made sure we knew where our hotel room was and what time breakfast started, so in that sense he was courteous. So we’re glad we did the tour, for all the places we saw and lovely people we met along the way. However, it wasn’t the relaxing and informative experience it could have been.

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