Itinerary

Day 1 USA- Taipei

Our Taiwan‘s tour begins as we board our flight bound for Taipei.

Day 2 Taipei

Arrive at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and be picked up and transfer to hotel (Transfer time: 07:00 am - 10:00pm).

Hotel: Howard Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 3 Taipei - Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall - Presidential Office Building - Grand Hotel Taipei - Martyrs’ Shrine - National Palace Museum

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the late former President Chiang Kai Shek, this Qing Dynasty palace-style architecture is one of the most significant landmarks and sightseeing spots in Taipei. In addition to the main body of the memorial hall, there are also several exhibition halls, auditoriums, gardens, artificial pond, trails and exercise areas, etc. Martyrs’ Shrine, adjacent to the Grand Hotel, this ancestral temple honors the lives sacrificed to the wars and revolution before the establishment of the Republic of China. There are ceremonial changing of the guards during 9am to 5pm every day, and public worship and floral tributes held in spring and autumn.

Includes: Breakfast

Hotel: Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy / Mercure Singapore On Stevens or Similar

Day 4 Taipei - Sun Moon Lake - Wenwu Temple - Ita Thao Village - Xuanzang Temple - Ci’en Pagoda

Sun Moon Lake is located in the middle of Taiwan, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level, is the only natural big lake in Taiwan. The southern part of Lalu Island is shaped like a new moon, and the northern part is shaped like a sun; hence the name Sun Moon Lake. The picturesque reflection of the surrounding mountains and lush forest on the broad lake surface will certainly take your breath. Xuanzang Temple is located in the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area, this Buddhist temple was built to commemorate the contribution of Monk Xuanzang, the Holy Monk in the Tang Dynasty, to the development of Buddhism, and still enshrines his bone relic. Ci’en Pagoda, built by Chiang Kai Shek in memory of his mother in 1971, visitors can admire the magnificent scenery of Sun Moon Lake from the top story of the Ci’en Pagoda.

Includes: Breakfast

Hotel: Fleur De Chine Hotel or similar

Day 5 Sun Moon Lake - Xiangshan Visitor Center - Kaohsiung - Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery - Love River - Liuhe Night Market

Xiangshan Visitor Center, for both tourism and administration use, this uniquely designed building has wood-patterned exteriors and wings that stretch like human arms embracing the Sun Moon Lake. In addition, the two giant canopy structures, 34 meters long and 8 meters tall each, allow visitors to enjoy beautiful views of Sun Moon Lake from the top and gain knowledge from its exhibits on local agricultural specialties and tourism resources. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery was
founded by Hsing Yun in 1967, this in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, it is the largest Chinese Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, covering an area of over 50 hectares with many worship halls and shrines to be explored. Love River, spanning the entire Kaohsiung city, it is the most representative tourist attraction in Kaohsiung. Whether strolling along the river or taking the gondola ride, you’ll definitely enjoy the stunning waterfront scenery during the day or the gorgeous night views in the evening.

Includes: Breakfast

Hotel: Grand Hi Lai Hotel or similar

Day 6 Kaohsiung - Kenting - Kenting National Park - South Link Highway – Taitung

Kenting National Park is Taiwan’s first national park, facing the sea on three sides, its remarkable coastline stretches about 70km and presents rich coastal terrain and exceptional peculiar landscapes which are formed by crustal movement, ocean tides and weathering. It is one of the most favorite travel destinations to locals and a must-see attraction for tourist to Kaohsiung.

Includes: Breakfast

Hotel: Royal Chihpin or similar

Day 7 Taitung - Huatung Highway - East Coast National Scenic Area - Hualien

East Coast National Scenic Area is along the coastline from Hualien south down to Taitung, this Scenic Area offers fantastic views of blue Pacific Ocean and unique rock formations. Among so many check-in spots, the must-visit one is Baxian Cave which comprises of dozens of distinctive volcanic caves of different sizes and depth formed over millions of years and is famous for the ruins dating from the Old Stone Age.

Includes: Breakfast

Hotel: Silks Place Taroko or similar

Day 8 Hualien - Taroko National Park - Qingshui Cliff - Syue Shan Long Tunnel - Taipei

Taroko National Park is across 3 administrative districts of Hualien County, Taichung City and Nantou County, Taroko National Park is Taiwan east coast’s top tourist attraction boasting many marvelous gorges and cliffs, and some rare creature species originating from Ice Age. One of Asia’s scenic wonders. Qingshui Cliff is one of the most popular attraction stops in Taroko National Park, this 800-meter-high coastal cliff stretching 21km formed when the hard marble and gneiss have been eroded over time. The view of powerful waves beating against the base of the cliff is very spectacular. Recognized as one of the “Eight Wonders of Taiwan”.

Includes: Breakfast

Hotel: Howard Plaza Hotel or similar

Day 7 Taipei - USA

After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight to USA (Transfer time: 10:00 am - 8:00pm). End of tour.

Includes: Breakfast