Classic Taiwan
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Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views from Taipei 101’s observation deck
- Visit the renowned Yilan Whisky Distillery
- Relax beside Sun Moon Lake
- Explore picturesque Taroko Gorge
- Taste the street food at lively night markets
- Learn the traditional art of papermaking
- Admire the unique rock formations at Yehliu National Geo Park
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A thriving urban hub surrounded by lush mountains, Taipei is a mix of chaos and calm. Explore the city streets, sample the local cuisine, relax in the plentiful hot springs or wander round the city’s many museums. Discover why nearly 4 million people call Taipei home.
Drive out to Sun Moon Lake, the largest body of freshwater in Taiwan and enjoy lunch by the shore. Spend the afternoon cycling or walking through the tranquil surrounds of thriving forest and misty mountains. Later, learn the traditional art of papermaking and take a trip out to Cingjing Farm for a taste of rural life.
The second-largest state in Taiwan, Hualien offers a multitude of natural delights. Enjoy a traditional mountain-style lunch before venturing out to Taroko Gorge. Hike out along the scenic Shakadang Trail, which follows the Shakadang River as it winds its way through the impressive marble canyon.
Travel north to Yilan, where so many incredible experiences await. Take a trip to the famous Yilan Whisky Distillery, have lunch at the Bajia Fish Farm, visit the National Centre for Traditional Arts and join the locals at the Luodong night markets. Have a crack at making your own candied fruits at the Candied Fruits Museum then eat them as you hike the scenic Linmei Shihpan Forest Trail.
Visit Yehliu National Geo Park, a cape famous for its sedimentary rock formations and hoodoo stones, on route to Juifen. Relish a tasty seafood lunch before exploring the best of this gold rush town. Later, venture out to the bustling Ximending night markets for some incredible street food.
See all the sights of Taipei you missed at the start of the trip: the impressive Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, erected in memory of the former president of the Republic of China, the finely crafted Confucius Temple and Bao’an Temple, best known for its traditional rites and festivals. Later, head up to the 89th floor observation deck in Taipei 101 for unforgettable views of the city.
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