Taiwan

Day 1: Arrive Taipei

Upon arrival at Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel.

Day 2: Taipei

Travel to Keelung to visit Chung Ching Park and see the huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the panoramic view of Keelung Harbor. Continue on to Yehliu famed for its numerous rock formations, then the Northeast Coast, visiting Pitou Cape and the Chiufen villages, once centres of gold mining, and now quaint old villages, clinging to steep mountainsides.

Day 3: Taipei

Morning tour of Taipei City including visits to the impressive C.K.S. Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum, the Martyrs’ Shrine and Taipei Handicraft Centre. In the afternoon proceed to Wulai, to see the native tribesmen who were once the head hunters of Taiwan.

Day 4: Taipei – Sun Moon Lake

Drive to Sun Moon Lake located in the lofty mountains of central Taiwan. Stop at the Literature Warrior Temple dedicated to Confucius as Master of the Pen, and the Holy Monk Shrine. Tour the scenic lake before staying overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 5: Tainan – Kaohsiung

Travel to Tainan City, the ancient capital of Taiwan, situated on the southwestern coastal plains of the island and enjoying a warm climate year-round. With its long history, Tainan is rich in historic sites and cultural heritage. Visit Chihkan Lou, Kozinga Shrine and Chimei Museum. Travel on to Kaohsiung City, the second largest city in Taiwan, visiting Love River and Lio Ho Night Market. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 6: Kaohsiung: Taitung

Kenting National Park, on Taiwan’s southern tip, is visited this morning. See miles of coral rimmed shoreline, stopping at Oluanpi light house, Maopitou coast scenic area and Kenting forest recreation area. Travel on via Southern Link Highway, to Taitung, Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 7: East Coast National Scenic Area – Hualien

Enjoy a scenic drive along the East Coast National Scenic Area, a 170 kilometre section of coastline with an interesting array of landforms caused by weather and erosion. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 8: Taroko National Park – Taipei

Spend the whole day in Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge is an exceptionally beautiful, narrow ravine cut deep into mountains of solid marble. The road through the park is carved into sheer walls of rock snaking between forested peaks. Stops will be made at Evergreen Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Nine Turns of Tunnel, Marble Bridge, Tienshiang and a marble factory. Return to Taipei via the Su Hwa Highway. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 9: Yangmingshan excursion

Morning at leisure. Afternoon visit Yangmingshan National Park, the mountainous volcanic  area north of Taipei City, famous for its beautiful scenery and abundant natural resources. Soak in a refreshing hot spring bath before an evening treat of dinner at a Mongolian BBQ Restaurant. And then there will still be time for visits to some of Taipei’s famous night markets.

Day 10: Depart Taipei

At leisure until check out and transfer to the airport for departure flight.