ARRIVE AT TAIPEI

Welcome to Taipei! Your adventure begins in the densely-populated, beautifully located capital of Taiwan. You can arrive at any time today, as there are no activities planned until a welcome meeting at 6 pm. With the formalities out of the way, head out for an optional dinner with your fellow group members this evening. If you arrive with time to spare in Taipei before the meeting, perhaps visit the hot springs at Yangmingshan National Park. An overnight stay at hotel.

TAIPEI SIGHTSEEING

Enjoy a scenic excursion to the northern coast stopping at Yehliu Geo Park before arriving at Jiufen, a former gold-mining centre. Take a walking tour in this quaint mountain town adorned with traditional teahouses and street food stalls. Continue on with stops at the Golden Waterfall and the Bay of Two Colours to Shifen Village, where we explore the winding laneways and walk to the waterfall. Return to Taipei this evening.

Yehliu GeoPark is often referenced to having outer-space geology, and is considered the most "Mars-like" environment on Earth. The rock formations are fascinating, including the world famous “Queen’s Head” and the wonders of marine erosion including “Ice Cream Rock”, ”Bee Hive Rock”,” Ginger Rock” and “Candle Stick Rock”.

During World War II, Jiufen Village housed a Japanese prisoner of war camp where captured Allied Force soldiers (mostly British) were forced to work in the gold mines. An overnight stay at hotel.

TAIPEI - TAINAN

Catch the high speed train to Tainan. Enjoy a walk in the old city and visit Chikan Tower, Confucius Temple, and Anping Fort. In the evening, visit the famous night market.

Taiwan High Speed Rail (also known as HSR) is a high-speed rail line of approximately 345KM in length running along the west coast from Taipei Main Station in the north to Kaohsiung in the south. The line opened in 2007, using trains with a top speed of 300KM/H covering the journey in as short as 96 minutes. The HSR is commonly referred to as Gaotie, and is the preferred method of transit to cross the island due to its simplicity and speed.

Tainan is the oldest city on the island established in 1661, when the Ming loyalist Cheng Cheng Kung (known as Koxinga) drove the Dutch from Taiwan. After many mainland Chinese immigrants arrived, helping the young city to grow. An overnight stay at hotel.

TAINAN - SUN MOON LAKE

Continue exploring Tainan the first capital city of Taiwan with a walking tour through the Anping historic district. Wander the crooked lanes of the old town past traditional houses and stop at the Tree House and Anping Fort. Later, head to the Sun Moon Lake area and visit Wen Wu Temple. An overnight stay at hotel.

SUN MOON LAKE

Explore Sun Moon Lake, visit the Xuan Zhang Shrine and Tse En Pagoda. Afterwards, hop on a bicycle and ride around the lake to take in stunning views, then enjoy a hike on the Mt. Maolan trail. Later visit the Shueishe Wharf area.

Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's largest lake, located in the mountains of Nantou. Its name is inspired by the stunning natural beauty of the area and the shapes of the lake where on the east side the lake is round like the sun, while the west side is long and narrow, like a crescent moon.

The aboriginal Thao tribe lives around the lake, and are the proprietors of many local businesses. At the centre of the lake is Lalu Island, which is reserved for aboriginal religious practices, and closed to the public. An overnight stay at hotel.

SUN MOON LAKE - TAROKO (HUALIEN)

Set out on a scenic drive with sweeping views of "Taiwan Alps". Arrive in Hualien, gateway to Taroko national park.

Enjoy a scenic drive, traveling from Sun Moon Lake (middle Taiwan) to Taroko (Hualien) via the central cross Island highway. It’s considered the most beautiful highway in Taiwan. Along the way you’ll see the“Taiwan Alpine” soaring cliffs, and gorges. An overnight stay at hotel.

HUALIEN - TAROKO NATIONAL PARK

Spend the day exploring Taroko National Park. Visit the Swallow Grotto, Eternal Spring Shrine, and Taroko Gorge Gateway. An overnight stay at hotel.

Taroko National Park - Hualien :

Taroko National Park is a stunningly beautiful gorge area in the mountainous Hualien County. with over 1200 sq/km of protected wilderness, over half of the islands flora and fauna can be found here. Explore various sspots throughout the park including; Swallow Grotto, Yufei Pavilion and Lushui Trail, Eternal Spring Shrine and Shakadang Trail.

Baiyang Trail Hike - Hualien :

Baiyang Trail leads to the Baiyang Waterfall and Shuiliandong Water Curtain and at 2KM it is an easy scenic route. The trail was originally built in 1984 by the Taiwan Power Company as a means to access the rivers to develop hydroelectric power. The plans were cancelled however the trail remains for visitors to enjoy.

There are a few unlit, tunnel sections along the route, so be sure to bring a flashlight. Towards the end of the hike, a suspension bridge connects the trail to an observation deck overlooking the river basin. An overnight stay at hotel.

HUALIEN - YILAN

Enjoy a stunning drive along Qingshui Cliff then visit Qixing lake and the Hualien railway cultural park. Later, catch the local train to the lively metropolis of Yilan. Famed for its black sand beach, waterfalls, and mountains, take free time to explore the beautiful scenery, excellent nightlife, and delicious food. An overnight stay at hotel.

YILAN - TAIPEI

Morning visit to the Wufenchi Waterfall and a tea farm. After, stop at the National Center for Traditional Arts for lunch and some free time. Later catch a bus back to Taipei and opt to join a farewell dinner. An overnight stay at hotel.

DEPARTURE FROM TAIPEI

Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. There are no activities planned for the day, and you're free to leave the hotel at any time after check out. Later our representative will drop you at airport for your further journeys.