7Days Glimpses of Taiwan

Price from $2246 per person on twin sharing basis

Taipei – Sun Moon Lake – Chiayi – Tarako Gorge – Taipei

Experience one of the country's most beautiful sights on this journey. Either it is a walk around its sky scrapers, during a city tour or a hike to the Wenwu Temple in the lofty mountains, you will be impressed by its beauty. Enjoy a picturesque alpine train ride, magnificent temples and parks. Explore countless teahouses and street food stalls to trigger your taste buds.

ltinerary

Day 1

Taipei

Arrive in Taipei and transfer to Hotel.

Day 2

Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (B)

Proceed to Sun Moon Lake, located 762 meters above sea level, in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will stop at the famous Wenwu Temple, also known as Literature-Warrior Temple, dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Holy Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. Afternoon, enjoy natural hot spring at the Fleur de Chine Hotel. You can also enjoy the walking trails, biking, hiking or boating at the lake.

Day 3

Sun Moon Lake – Alishan – Chiayi (B)

Drive to Alishan via New Central Cross Island Highway and Yushan National Park. We will make a stop at Tataka Visitors Center (elevation 2,610 meters) to appreciate the view of Yushan. We will keep proceeding to Alishan National Scenic Area for a forest walking tour to visit Sisters Ponds, Shou-Chen Temple and the Fallen Giant Sacred Tree with a Alishan Forest alpine train ride (6-10 minutes).Then proceed to Chiayi for overnight stay.

Day 4

Chiayi – Taipei (B)

Morning tour to visit Southern Branch of National Palace Museum. Drive to Taipei in the afternoon.

Day 5

Taipei – Tarako Gorge – Taipei (B)

Proceed to railway station to connect a train to Hualien. Coach tour of Taroko Gorge Gateway starts with a visit to Spring Shrine, Swallow Caves, Tienhsiang Lodge, Marble Factory, Chi Hsing Beach, Hualien Stone, Sculptural Park. Board a train back to Taipei.

Day 6

Taipei (B)

Take a tour of Taipei city includes the impressive Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum where 5,000 years of Chinese imperial arts and jade collections are exhibited, Martyrs’ Shrine of traditional architecture and change of Honor Guards, a local Taiwanese temple, and Taipei Handicraft Center. In the afternoon, take another tour to the Northeast Coast to visit Jiufen Village, stop at Bitou Cape and Nanya Rock Formations. Pass by the Bay of Two Colors, we will drive back to Taipei.

Day 7

Taipei (B)

Transfer to airport to connect your onward flight.


Note: This is a private tour, departs daily and can be operated in reverse.

Included: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees.

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Prices quoted are valid from 01 October 2021 - 30 September 2022. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.