Day 1: Arrival in Taipei
Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), transfer to your hotel by car or van (without a guide) and enjoy the rest of the day exploring Taipei at your own pace. You may use a One-Day Taipei Metro Pass for unlimited MRT rides to explore various attractions.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: The Howard Plaza Taipei, Landis Taipei, or similar
Day 2: Taipei City Tour
Visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum, followed by Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall with its iconic Guard Change ceremony. Continue to Lungshan Temple and end the day with views from the Taipei 101 skyscraper.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: The Howard Plaza Taipei, Landis Taipei, or similar
Day 3: Taipei to Taroko Gorge
Pickup by English-speaking guide and transfer to Taroko Gorge via the 12.9 km Hsuehshan Tunnel and east coast highway, with a stop at Chinshui Cliff. Explore Taroko Gorge Gateway, with Swallow Grotto and Eternal Spring Shrine as pass-by points due to recent earthquake damage.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Lakeshore Taroko or similar
Day 4: Taroko to Sun Moon Lake via Mountain Road
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Central Cross-Island Highway and Wuling on Mt. Hehuan (3275m) to reach Sun Moon Lake. Visit Wen-wu Temple and enjoy the tranquil lakeside scenery.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: The Lalu or Hotel Del Lago or similar
Day 5: Sun Moon Lake to Tainan
Explore lakeside gems like the Holy Monk Shrine, Ita Thao village, and Tse En Pagoda. Travel to Tainan for a walking tour around Anping Fort and its historic old streets.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Shangri-La Far Eastern or The Place Tainan or similar
Day 6: Tainan to Kaohsiung
Visit Chikan Tower and the historic Confucius Temple in Tainan. Head to Kaohsiung to explore Foguanshan Monastery and enjoy a vegetarian lunch. Arrive in Kaohsiung by evening for free leisure or a visit to Liuho Night Market.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Howard Kaohsiung or similar
Day 7: Kaohsiung to Lukang to Taipei
Start with visits to the Dragon & Tiger Pagodas and Spring & Autumn Pavilions. Drive to Lukang to explore Lungshan Temple. Return to Taipei for overnight stay.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen or similar
Day 8: Jiufen, Jinguashi & Pingxi Day Trip
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the mountain towns of Jiufen and Jinguashi, followed by a cultural experience in Pingxi. Explore lantern-lit streets and craft your own sky lantern to release your wishes.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen or similar
Day 9: Taipei Free Day
Free Day at your leisure today.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen or similar
Day 9: Departure from Taipei
Transfer to Taoyuan International Airport for your departure.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
