-Highlights: Mountains, cliffs, gorge, lake, sea, and religion experience
-Drive from Taipei to Taroko Gorge via Taiwan’s longest / the world’s 13rd longest highway tunnel (12.9km) and the breathtaking east coast cliff highway.
-Trekking in Taroko National Park to enjoy the gorgeous marble gorge and stay overnight at Lakeshore Taroko, enjoy the vast deep blue Pacific Ocean with mountains at the back and ocean in front from your room.
-Drive to Sun Moon Lake via the picturesque Central Cross-Island Highway and Wulien on Mt. Hehuan, the highest spot (3275m above sea level) of highway on Taiwan and best place to view the Central Mountain Ranges.
-Enjoy the natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and visit Wen-wu Temple, Tse-en Pagoda, and Holy Monk Shrine that dotted at the lakeside hill.
-Immerse in the blended atmosphere of traditional Chinese and modern Taiwanese culture of Tainan, historical capital city founded in the 16th century.
-Experience the local custom and religion in Lukang, one of the three major historical cities in Taiwan.
Meeting Point: 08:30am The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei.
08:30 To be picked up by English speaking guide and drive to Taroko Gorge via the world’s fifth longest highway tunnel (12.9km) and the breathtaking east coast cliff highway. Photo stop at Chinshui Cliff.
13:30 Arrive Taroko National Park, the only marble gorge in the world, and proceed to: Taroko Gorge Gateway, Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, etc.
Overnight at Taroko National Park.
Meal: No Meal
08:30 After breakfast, drive to Sun Moon Lake via the picturesque Central
Cross-Island Highway and Wuling on Mt. Hehuan, the highest spot (3275m above sea level) of the highway and the best place to have a panoramic view over the Central Mountain Ranges.
15:00 Continue to Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and drive along the lake to indulge yourself in the natural beauty all around, visiting Wen-Wu Temple with beautiful lake view.
Overnight at Sun Moon Lake.
Meal: Breakfast
Visit Holy Monk Shrine, Ita Thao Village, and Tse En Pagoda that dotted along the lakeside hill.
Drive to Tainan, a historical capital city established since 16th century.
Arrive Tainan. Take a walking tour around Anping Fort, and old street area, which is one of the most historical streets. Immerse yourself in the blended atmosphere of traditional Chinese and modern Taiwanese culture.
● Hotel: The Place Tainan or Similar Hotel Category
Meal: Breakfast
Tainan Kaohsiung
08:30 Visit Chikan Tower (founded in 1653 by Dutch as the control center of Taiwan) and Confucius Temple (the first Confucius Temple in Taiwan, founded in 1665). And walk around this area.
13:30 Continue to Kaohsiung. Visit the biggest monastery in Taiwan, Foguanshan Monastery. Visit the Main Shrine, and Buddhist Museum. You will have a light vegetarian lunch at the monastery.
17:00 Drive to Kaohsiung City, the biggest city in the Southern Taiwan. Check in the hotel in the late afternoon. You can enjoy the beautiful night view
when taking a stroll on your own, or visit the famous Liuho Night Market to have an understanding about the local night life.
Overnight at Howard Kaohsiung
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Kaohsiung - Lukang - Taipei
08:30 Visit Dragon & Tiger Pagoda; Spring & Autumn Pavilion at Lotus Pond.
*Clients who have booked the extension program “Beach escape Kenting” will leave for Kenting after Kaohsiung city tour.
10:00 Enjoy some leisurely walk around Lotus Pond Scenic Area or enjoy a cup of coffee at a local café
11:30 Drive north to Lukang, visit Lungshan temple.
17:00 Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport or hotels in Taipei (for those who have an post tour hotel accommodation).
*If clients don’t want to drop off at Taoyuan International Airport on the route, they will be transferred to Taipei City and make their own arrangements for airport transfer.
Meal: Breakfast
-4 nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily breakfast.
-English speaking driver guide or English speaking guide/driver separately(depends on the number of pax).
-Air-conditioned car/minivan/coach (depends on the number of pax).
-Admission tickets to all venues on itinerary.
-Travel insurance for duration of tour.
All of personal expenses such as telephone bill, laundry, mini bar, pay TV, porterage and tour guide gratitude are not included.
Hotels Used OR Similar
Taroko - Lakeshore Taroko (Ocean view) or similar
Sun Moon Lake - Hotel Del Lago (street view) or similar
Tainan - The Place Tainan (Smart Room) or similar
Kaohsiung - Howard Kaohsiung (Deluxe Room)or similar
Upgrade to 5 star hotel available on request.
-Payment Policy: the full payment is required to be received by 4 weeks prior to the date of clients’ arrival.
-Cancellation policy: cancellation made less than 14 days prior to clients’ arrival day will charge 10% of full payment; Cancellation made less than 7 days will charges 30% of full payment; Cancellation made less than 3 days will charges 50% of full payment; Cancellation made or NO SHOW on the date of arrival will charges 100% full payment.
Remarks
-Tour is based on SIC basis.
-The hotel check-in time in Taiwan usually is around 15:00 and check-out time is around 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out will lead to surcharge.
-Due to weather condition, in case of flooding and/or landslides in the mountainous region, we might modify the itinerary accordingly.
-If highway that connects Taipei and Hualien is closed due to the bad weather, we’ll arrange clients to take train from Taipei to Hualien. An additional surcharge for train ticket is AUD 44 per pax.