Taiwan: The Hidden Gem of Asia

Day 1: Taipei

Start your exciting Taipei City Tour today upon arrival in the city. Taipei City is Taiwan’s largest city as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face.

Day 2: Taipei / Sun Moon Lake

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Sun Moon Lake. The Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level, is the only large natural lake in Taiwan.

Day 3: Sun Moon Lake / Alishan

After breakfast, depart Sun Moon Lake for Alishan by bus. We will make a stop at a Tea Plantation on the drive to Alishan. Arrive Alishan at the noontime, and visit the Alishan Forest Recreation.

Day 4: Alishan/Tainan

Early morning, take the forest train to JuShan Mt. to view the Alishan sunrise. After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Tainan City. Tainan City is located in southwest Taiwan. Tainan is positioned at the inland of the Wide Chia-Nan.

Day 5: Tainan / Kaohsiung

After breakfast, proceed to Kaohsiung and visit Fokuangshan (Light of Buddha Mountain). The architecture of the temples are very characteristic. At the southeastern side of Fokuang Mountain the most prominent landmark of the region is found.

Day 6: Kaohsiung /Kenting/Taitung

After breakfast, proceed to Kenting. Visit Kenting National Park, which is Taiwan’s only tropical national park. The national park includes mountains, forests, pasture, lakes, sand dunes, beaches, and coral reefs – everything.

Day 7: Taitung/ East Coast Scenic Area / Hualien

After breakfast, visit the East Coast Scenic Area, which is well noted for its scenic beauty and miles of nearly deserted black sand or pebble beaches. Points of interest along the scenic area include the marvelous coastal view.

Day 8: Hualien/Taroko Gorge /Taipei

After breakfast, visit Taroko Gorge.Taroko is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons. Awe-inspiring cliffs and canyons stretch along the Li Wu River. Stops will be made at Tienhsiang, Swallow Caves, and Eternal Spring Shrine.

Day 9: Taipei / Cooking Class / Chiufen Village / Taipei

After breakfast, you will visit a traditional market with your guide to buy the food for your traditional Taiwanese cooking class. The chef will instruct on how to prepare one or two traditional dishes.

Day 10: Depart

The morning is at leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.