WHEN Monday 2 November to Fri Jan 10th 2025

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COMPANY From Taipei: 5-Day Best of Round Taiwan Island Tour

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Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Sun Moon Lake
• Uncover Taiwan's Dutch colonial history in Tainan, ancient capital of Taiwan
• Discover Taiwan's nature beauty and biodiversity from Kenting to East Coast
• Visit Taipei's backyard garden: Yilan and Kavalan Whisky Distillery
• Soak in the rich cultural heritage at National Center for Traditional Arts

Description

Explore the natural wonders of Taiwan on a 5-day tour from Taipei. Visit Sun Moon Lake, walk with Buddhist monks at Fo Guang Shan Monastery, drive along the East Coast National Scenic Area, and more. Enjoy accommodation in 5-star hotels. Day 1: Taipei and Sun Moon Lake Following hotel pickup, drive to Sun Moon Lake, located in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. Stop at the Wenwu Temple, dedicated to Confucius as the Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as the Master of Sword. Continue your sightseeing tour to the Ita Thao Village, Ci'en Pagoda and Xuanzhuang Temple. Stay overnight at Fleur De Chine Hotel in Sun Moon Lake (or Le Méridien Taichung in Taichung or similar). Day 2: Tainan and Kaohisung After breakfast at your hotel, hop on the bus and make your way to Tainan, the oldest city in Taiwan, celebrated for its abundance of historic buildings and profound historical heritage. Your adventure proceeds with a visit to Fort Zeelandia. After exploring Fort Zeelandia, take a leisurely walk along Anping Old Street. After lunch, your next destination is Kaohsiung. Upon your arrival, your first stop is the renowned Fo Guang Shan Monastery, founded by the Venerable Master Hsing Yun. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a knowledgeable monk who provides insights into the doctrines and development of Buddhism. Stay overnight at Grand Hilai Hotel in Kaohsiung (or similar). Day 3: Kenting and Taitung After breakfast, set out on your journey as you head south toward the border to explore Kenting National Park. Stop at the Eluanpi Lighthouse, Maopitou, Chuanfan Rock, and Longpan Park. Following your exploration of the park. Tonight, you’ll enjoy the pleasure of staying in a serene hot spring resort in Zhiben, Taitung Stay overnight at Hotel Royal Chihpen, Taitung (or similar). Day 4: East Coast, Hualien and Yilan After a good night’s sleep and a delectable breakfast, your 5-day tour in Taiwan continues as you journey along the east coast, known as the last unspoiled place of the island. Wherever you go, it never ceases to amaze you with its enchanting natural beauty. You’ll visit some of the most impressive scenic spots along the way, including Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, and Shitiping, each boasting its own distinctive geological features. From Hualien to Yilan, you will experience one-way comfortable train ride. Stay overnight at Wellspring by Silks Jiaoxi (or similar). Day 5: Yilan and Taipei After enjoying hotel breakfast, get ready for the last day of your five-day island tour. Today, the guide will take you to visit the King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery and the National Center for Traditional Arts. Conclude your unforgettable 5-day round island tour by taking bus back to Taipei City. You'll head back to Taipei and arrive at your hotel later in the afternoon.

Includes

Downtown Taipei City Hotel pickup and drop-off Licensed tour guide Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle 4-night accommodation 4 hotel breakfasts (hot buffet) Entry ticket to Fort Zeelandia Entry tickets to Maobitou and Eluanpi Lighthouse, Entry tickets to Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai and Shitiping Entry ticket to National Center for Traditional Arts Local general liabilities insurance

Important Information

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by adults
• Infants must sit on laps and share existing bedding with adults
• 2 people will share 1 twin room; for an odd number of individuals, 3 people will share 1 triple room
• The sequence and time of stay at tour stops might be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition
• Enjoy a multilingual experience as our tour guide provides simultaneous commentary in Mandarin and English
• If the German-speaking tour option is selected, our tour guide will provide simultaneous commentary in both English and German
• While waiting for the return of Taroko Gorge, we will visit King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery and National Center for Traditional Arts in Yilan instead.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund

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