11Days Island Discovery
Price from $7228 per person on twin sharing basis
Taipei – Sun Moon Lake – Tainan – Kenting – Taitung – Hualien – Yilan – Taipei
Day 1: Taipei
Arrive in Taiwan and transfer to Hotel. This afternoon, visit Wanhua, one of the oldest and most interesting parts of Taipei, and home to its best known hall of worship, Longshan Temple, or a wander through the traditional neighbourhood of Dihua Street, famous for its baroque-revival architecture, is not far from the gorgeous Baoan Temple. Take stroll around Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a landmark dedicated to the Nationalist Chinese leader.
Day 2: Taipei (B)
This morning, visit the magnificent National Palace Museum. Continue touring the city and visit Martyrs Shrine, where the hourly changing of the guard is a display of breathtaking precision. Then it’s off to Xinbeitou, where Japan left a heavy imprint in terms of architecture and hot-springs culture.
Day 3: Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (B)
Proceed to Sun Moon Lake, located 762 meters above sea level, in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will stop at the famous Wenwu Temple, also known as Literature-Warrior Temple, dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Holy Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. Afternoon, enjoy natural hot spring at the Fleur de Chine Hotel. You can also enjoy the walking trails, biking, hiking or boating at the lake.
Day 4: Sun Moon Lake – Tainan (B)
Drive through another part of indigenous Taiwan: the villages that face the Pacific Ocean and the tribal homelands deep in the hills. Enroute, visit the 150-year-old Hsiao Family Residence, the finest traditional mansion in the south and a superb example of Hoklo architecture. On arrival in Tainan, take an evening walking tour to Anping Tree House, a 19th-century warehouse dubbed ‘Tainan’s Angkor Wat.’ Shennong Street and Chihkan Tower.
Day 5: Tainan – Kaohsiung – Kenting (B)
Drive to Kaohsiung, the second largest city of Taiwan and take a short tour visiting Foguangshan and Love River and then continue to Kenting. Take a stroll on Kenting Street.
Day 6: Kenting – Taitung (B)
Morning tour to Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan’s southern tip; 37-miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along three sides of the park provide its main attractions. Stops will be made at Eluanbi light house, Maobitou coastal scenic area and Longpan Park. Continue to Taitung.Enjoy natural hot spring at Hotel Royal Chihpen
Day 7: Taitung – Hualien (B)
Drive today to Hualien, a place of incredible natural wonders and of course home to one of Taiwan’s most beautiful National Parks, Taroko. Enjoy a leisurely hike along the Shakadang Trail, admire the Eternal Spring Shrine and Swallow’s Grotto.
Day 8: Hualien (B)
Day at leisure to explore on own
Day 9: Hualien – Yilan (B)
This mornig, drive to Yilan; visit Tienshange, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Lushu Trail and CingSu Cliff.
Day 10 : Yilan – Taipei (B)
Today, drive back to Taipei enroute visiting National Centre of Traditional Arts and Dingshan Railway station. After arrival in Tapei, visit Taipei 101 Tower and Rao Ho Night Market.
Day 11 : Taipei (B)
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for onward flight
Note: This is a private tour, departs daily and can be operated in reverse.
Included: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees.
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Prices quoted are valid from 01 October 2021 - 30 September 2022. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.