Enchanting Taiwan – 7 nights – 8 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TAIWAN

Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private car (NO guide). The remainder of the day will be free.

DAY 2: CLASSIC TAIPEI LANDMARKS DAY TOUR

After breakfast, we will take a classic Taipei day tour to explore the city’s iconic historic landmarks and the modern tourist spots.

On this tour, you will visit:

• National Palace Museum
• Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
• Lungshan Temple

This guided tour unveils the past, present, and future of Taipei City. With the help of your tour guide, you will learn more about each attraction that you visit during the tour, and discover the city from a different perspective.

DAY 3: TAIPEI – SUN MOON LAKE

On the first morning of your Taiwan round-island tour, you will depart from central Taipei and travel to the heart of the island, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area. Sun Moon Lake, the largest freshwater lake on the island, is divided by Lalu Island. This picturesque area is also the ancestral home of the Thao people, one of Taiwan’s indigenous groups.

After lunch, your journey continues with a scenic bus tour around Sun Moon Lake, where you’ll explore the most renowned attractions in this area. Begin with a visit:

• Ita Thao
• Ci’en Pagoda

Following your visit to Ci’en Pagoda, your exploration of Sun Moon Lake continues with stops at two significant temples. First, you’ll arrive at Xuanzang Temple, then your journey takes you to Wenwu Temple. With the expert commentary of your tour guide, you’ll gain deeper insights into Sun Moon Lake, enriching your appreciation of the area’s history and significance.

DAY 4: SUN MOON LAKE - TAINAN - FO GUANG SHAN MONASTERY - KAOHSIUNG

After a delightful breakfast, we set the tone for another day of exploration. Hop on the bus and make your way to Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city. Your adventure proceeds with a visit:

• Fort Zeelandia
• Walk along Anping Old Street

After lunch, your next destination is the romantic harbor city of Kaohsiung, the most populous city in Southern Taiwan. Upon arriving in Kaohsiung, your first stop is Fo Guang Shan Monastery (FGS).

DAY 5: KAOHSIUNG - KENTING - CHIHPEN HOT SPRINGS, TAITUNG

After a hearty breakfast, set out on your journey as you head south toward the border, where Taiwan’s first national park awaits. Kenting National Park is celebrated for its coastal geological formations, scenic landscapes, and rich marine biodiversity, fostered by its unique combination of crustal deformation and tropical climate.

On the third day of your Taiwan round-island tour, you will make your stops at:

• Maopitou
• Chuanfan Rock
• Eluanpi Lighthouse
• Longpan Park

Following your exploration of Kenting National Park, your journey will take you to Taitung via the scenic South Link Highway, allowing you to savor the continually shifting landscapes throughout your drive.

Tonight, you’ll enjoy the pleasure of staying in a serene hot spring resort in Zhiben, Taitung County.

DAY 6: TAITUNG - EAST COAST NATIONAL SCENIC AREA - HUALIEN - YILAN

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
• Shitiping
• Fanshuliao

From Hualien to Yilan, you will experience a comfortable one-way train ride.

DAY 7: YILAN – TAIPEI

After enjoying the 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 the bus back to Taipei City. You will be dropped off at your hotel or designated drop-off point.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

At leisure until check out, and you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight by private car (NO guide).