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Taiwan - Around the Island Tour

7 Days

Destinations:
Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting, Taitung, Hualien, Taipei

Tour Summary

This fantastic Taiwan tour was crafted by experts to give you an itinerary that will take you all around the island of Taiwan.

It is an unforgettable tour that will take you to a lot of Taiwan’s most incredible sites.

Length: 7 days, 6 nights

Beginning City: Taipei

Ending City: Taipei

Customisability

This China tour, like all of our tours, is completely customisable to give you the tour of your dreams

Price includes

• All domestic China flights listed in the itinerary including airport tax
  
• Hotel Accommodations for 6 nights in twin rooms with private bath
  
• 11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches
  
• Transfers between airports, sites, and hotels in a private air conditioned vehicle with experienced licensed drivers
  
• English speaking tour guides
  
• Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  
• China Travel Accident Insurance
  
• Government taxes and service charges

Price Excludes

• Round trip international airfare or train tickets
  
• International Travel Insurance
  
• All tips to guides and drivers
  
• Excess luggage charges
  
• Personal expenses
  
• Visa fees

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival/Taipei

When you arrive in Taipei, your local guide will meet you at the airport and you will be driven to your hotel. The rest of the night is yours to relax, or head out into the city for an adventure on your own.

Day 2 Taipei/Taichung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sites Visited: Sun Moon lake, Wenwu Temple, Holy Monk Shrine, Peacock Garden,

After you have had breakfast in your hotel, your local guide will meet you and you will be driven to the Sun Moon Lake. The lake is located outside of Taipei in Taichung. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is a gorgeous area.

You will then visit Wenwu Temple. This Confucian temple is located near the shore of the lake. Located in the temple complex is the Holy Monk Shrine, the burial place of Xuan Zang, the Buddhist monk who brought Buddhist sutras to China from India.

You will then visit Peacock Garden. The garden is home to over 200 peacocks and has many other beautiful species of birds.

Day 3 Taichung/Tainan/Kaohsiung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sites Visited: Koxinga Shrine, Chihkanlou, Chimei Museum, Love River,

In the morning, your local guide will meet you and you will be driven to Tainan City, which was the ancient capital of Taiwan. Once in Tainan City, you will be driven to the Koxinga Shrine. The shrine is unique in that it is a Fujian style shrine. It was built in memory of Cheng Cheng Kung.

You will then visit Chihkanlou. Built in the mid 17th century, it was built by the Dutch as an administration center during the Dutch occupation of Taiwan. It has had an incredible history. After visiting Chihkanlou, you will be driven to the Chimei Museum. The museum is quite interesting and has a large collection of very valuable violins, ancient weapons, sculpture, and European art.

When you have finished visiting the museum you will be driven to Love River. The river is lined with beautiful parks and is a fun place to stroll and enjoy the beauty of the area.

Day 4 Kaohsiung/Kenting/Taitung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sites Visited: Kenting National Park, Maopitou, Oluanpi Lighthouse

In the morning, after you have had breakfast in your hotel, your local guide will meet you and you will be driven to the Kenting National Park. The park is home to the most beautiful natural forest in Taiwan.

You will then visit Maopitou, the southern-most tip of Taiwan Island. The landscape here is stunning and it is a wonderful place to enjoy the sea.

You will then visit the Oluanpi Lighthouse. Built in the late Qing Dynasty, the lighthouse open to the public.

Day 5 Taitung/Hualien

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sites Visited: East Coast National Scenic Area

After having breakfast in your hotel, your local guide will meet you and you will be driven to the East Coast National Scenic Area. Known as Taiwan’s last unspoiled landscape, the area is located on the east coast of Taiwan Island. The rock formations here are bizarre and incredibly beautiful.

Day 6 Hualien/Taipei

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sites Visited: Special Cultural Experience:

In the morning, your local guide will meet you, and you will be driven to the Taroko National Park. Known as one of the “Seven Wonders of Asia”, the park is exceptionally beautiful. The area is known for its natural beauty and flora and fauna. Its narrow ravine was created by the Liwu River.

Day 7 Taipei/Departure

Meals: Breakfast

On this day you will be free until your local guide meets you and you are driven to the Taipei International Airport for your flight home.

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