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9 Day/8 Night Taiwan Classic Luxury Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience the diverse landscapes and cultural charm of Taiwan on an unforgettable journey across its most scenic and iconic destinations. Begin with a ride along one of the world’s top cycling routes at Sun Moon Lake, where stunning mountain views and tranquil waters create a perfect setting for outdoor adventure. Continue to the refreshing highlands of Cingjing Farm, known for its cool climate and picturesque alpine scenery. Venture along the breathtaking trail to Hehuan Mountain, traveling via the highest highway in Taiwan and enjoying sweeping panoramic views. Explore the dramatic marble gorges and natural wonders of Taroko National Park, one of the island’s most spectacular природных landscapes. Step back in time in Jiufen, a charming former gold rush town filled with narrow lanes, teahouses, and nostalgic atmosphere. Conclude your journey in the vibrant capital of Taipei, where modern city life blends seamlessly with rich traditions and cultural highlights.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Riding on the Top 10 Bike Trail in Sun Moon Lake
- Visit Cingjing Farm
- The trail to Hehuan Mt. & the Highest Highway in Taiwan
- Visit Taroko National Park
- Discover Jiufen Gold Rush Town
- Explore Taiwan's capital city of Taipei
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Taoyuan
Taiwan Arrival. Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport and after completing immigration and customs and collecting your luggage, please proceed to the exit and look for meeting point which is situated in front of the International arrival exit (inside the terminal) where you will find your guide waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Taiwan.
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Accommodation: Westgate Hotel. Or Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Taipei.
Day 2
Taoyuan
Breakfast.
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Departure on 3.5 hours’s drive to Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level, is the only natural and the largest lake in Taiwan. The southern part is shaped like a new moon, and the northern part is a sun; hence the name Sun Moon Lake.
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Sightseeing at Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake. Offering breathtaking beauty through every season, Sun Moon Lake attracts those who love mountains and the outdoors to find peace and contentment from its unpredictable natural appearance.
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Mountain Biking at Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake Bike Touring. The round-the-lake bike way has attracted cycling lovers from the world. Nominated as one of the most breathtaking cycle paths by CNN, it offers the closest contact with the idyllic scenery along the lake shores.
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Sightseeing at Wenwu Temple. Wenwu Temple - Pray for Good Grade! Wenwu Temple is located at the shoulder of mountain where is on the north of Sun Moon Lake. It was built in 1938. The temple is popular among students.
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Accommodation: Sun Moon Lake hotel. Or Accommodation: Fleur de Chine.
Day 3
Taoyuan
Breakfast.
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Sightseeing at Qingjing Farm. Cingjing Farm (or QingJing farm), a truly getaway resort, is one of the best trips for visitors who travel to central Taiwan. Fresh air, reclaimed wilderness, lofty mountains, mountain trials, grassy fields, spectacular cloud formation, and lots of sheep welcome you in to start your journey.
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Kayaking at Sun Moon Lake. Kayaking at Sun Moon Lake. You will receive proper training on how to safely control your boat from the professional coach, just enjoy the beauty lake in a different way!
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Food Tasting. Ita Thao. A hungry stomach is a prerequisite for a gastronomic adventure in Ita Thao. Ita Thao is the place to be for those who love food. You need to try the foods here when you go to Sun Moon Lake. Your travel adventure would not be complete without an Ita Thao foodtrip.
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Eco Tour. Hugo Assam Tea Farm - Homemade Hot Cup of Black Tea. Due to the special characteristics of the local environs that made it an ideal place for black tea to be grown, Yuchih black tea soon became world famous. You can experience how to make tea with your own hands.
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Accommodation: Mingqin Cingjing.
Day 4
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Breakfast.
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Sightseeing at Hehuanshan. Hualien is a region rich with natural resources and is a bustling hub of activity for tourists. It is famous for its rift valley plain that lies just besides a mountainous range, a rocky seashore overlooking Pacific Ocean sunrises. The countryside in Hualien has the one of the best natural environments in Taiwan. Reach Hehuan Mt. & the Highest Highway in Taiwan Mt. Hehuan, Taiwan's "tourist mountain", rivals the island's other high peaks in scenery and atmosphere, yet it is easily reachable by car or on foot.
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Sightseeing at Taroko National Park. Taroko National Park. Taroko became a national park in 1986. Tourists can appreciate the natural beauty along the tour track. Swallows nest on the cliff, chirping and flying back and forth here.
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Hiking. Baiyang Trail with Magnificent Waterfall. Along the trail there are six tunnels that provide a certain thrill as the tourists feel their way through the semi-darkness. The trail is particularly popular among the locals due to its atmosphere of mystery.
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Dinner
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Accommodation: Liiko Hotel. Or Accommodation: Silks Place Taroko.
Day 5
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Breakfast.
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Hiking. Unveiling the Mysterious Shakadang Trail, also known as "mysterious valley trail", is built along a river cliff. Travelers can easily observe the folds in rocks and the natural ecosystem beside the river shore. Delicate Swallows Grotto Swallow Grotto is an obvious stopover for visitors to appreciate the marvel of Taroko Gorge. The Grotto trail is interspersed with tunnels and overlooks the narrowest portion of Taroko Gorge where the river is most rapid.
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Hiking at Eternal Spring Shrine. Eternal Spring Shrine - Changchun Shrine. Eternal Spring Shrine is a landmark and a memorial shrine complex in Taroko National Park in Taiwan, in Hualian County near town of Xiulin. It is one of the major picturesque points of the park, with the view of the mountains and the waterfall, and one of the main memorials for veterans.
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Hualien
Hiking at Qingshui Cliff. Qingshui Cliff - Catch the Pacific with One Eye. Qingshui Cliff is one of the most spectacular sights on Taiwan's Pacific coast. The cliff is more than 1,000 meters high and drops almost vertically into the sea.
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Accommodation: Wellspring by Silks. Or Accommodation: Hotel Royal Chiaohsi.
Day 6
Hualien
Breakfast.
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Local Flavor. Jiufen Gold Rush Town. Jiufen, perfectly situated up in the hills and straddles the Pacific Ocean, was once a prosperous gold rush town before the 1970s. Today, with its picturesque stone walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and tea houses, the ancient city has become an inspirational mecca for artists, writers, and movie directors like Hou Hsiao-hsien (A City of Sadness) and Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away). Back to the Old Times - Shifen Old street. The Pingxi Railway was at Shifen old street originally built to transport coal. Now it is used for tourists to experience the life that Pingxi's miners previously led. Let's Make a wish - Sky Lantern Make a wish, write it on the lantern and let it fly. Releasing sky lantern has long been used for people to pray for their wishes. Jiufen & Its Nostalgic Old Street. Jiufen is famous for the old street architectures built along the hill slopes, forming picturesque views. It used to be the center of gold mining. Located within hills, next to the mountains, and facing the ocean.
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Sightseeing at Golden Waterfall. The Golden Waterfall: Flowing Treasure Although there is no actual gold flowing forth from these falls, the name reflects their appearance: the combination of regular rainfall in this mining area radiate a gold-like color.
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Accommodation: Westgate Hotel. Or Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Taipei.
Day 7
Taipei City
Breakfast.
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Sightseeing at National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense-veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neoned street life of a decidedly more modern era. Taipei has dozens of world-class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional Chinese cuisine; for the gourmand, there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks. Start the morning with food tour. The Historical Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. The massive commemorative monument, with its blue-tile roof, white marble wall, and clusters of red colored flowerbeds stand as the symbol of Kuomintang and its leader: Chiang Kai Shek.
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Sightseeing at Taipei 101. The Tallest Skyscraper in Taiwan: Taipei 101. Taipei City’s skyline is unique. When you overlook the low-rise city landscape of Taipei, you’ll see that it’s clearly worth waiting in line to take Taipei 101's elevators up to grab a God’s-eye-view of the city.
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Local Flavor. Dihua Street. A walk through the Dihua Street Area gives visitors a feel of Taipei City's past. The old-town market has scores of shops selling a variety of traditional goods.
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Accommodation: Westgate Hotel. Or Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Taipei.
Day 8
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Breakfast.
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Sightseeing at Yangmingshan National Park. At 1,000m above sea level, Yangmingshan is famous for its sulfurous rocks and natural hot springs, volcanic fumaroles, and extensive network of hiking trails. Yangmingshan is great for relaxation in the hot springs, or a hike through seasonal plants and flowers to soak up some of Taiwan’s most traditional local culture. Yangmingshan: World-Class Volcanic View. Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Beitou. Yangmingshan was called Caoshan (Grass Mountain) during Japanese occupation of Taiwan, because it was covered with grass and seldom visited. Valley of the Sun: Qingtiangang Meadow. At 750m above sea level, this former lava field is now covered with lush green pastures that welcome its visitors with a view of sunshine-filled grassy meadows, and cattle grazing in bucolic pastures. Volcanic Fumaroles & Sulfurous Rocks - Small Oil Pit. Emitting steam and gases all year round, “Small Oil Pit,” as it is fondly referred to by the locals, amazes all visitors who come to witness proof of former volcanic activity.
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Sightseeing at National Palace Museum - Taipei. National Palace Museum: Treasure Chest of Chinese Culture. Spending an overwhelming half day hunting for appealing treasures, you'll find the Museum very much visitor-friendly that the antiques and their value can be fully appreciated, and the access to all facilities and exhibits are also easy to reach.
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Accommodation: Westgate Hotel. Or Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Taipei.
Day 9
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Breakfast.
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Meet your guide at hotel lobby, check out and transfer to Taoyuan International Airport for your flight back home.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private transportation from day 2 to day 8, includes parking fee, oil fee and toll fee (8-10 hours per day) English speaking driver-guide (8-10 hours per day) on day 2 to day 8 Private Airport pickup and drop off service on day 1 and day 9 Entrance fee/ Activities (Sun Moon Lake Bike Touring, Hugo Assam Tea Farm, Sky Lantern, Taipei 101 Observatory, National Palace Museum)
Not Included
Airport Assistance Service Separate luggage truck Taiwan Visa Other meals where not mentioned in the program Drinks/water at included lunches and dinners Other flights & airport taxes Hotel early check-in/ Late check-out Overweight luggage Personal expenses Travel insurance Tips & gratuities Other services not listed in inclusive column
Meeting & Pickup
Meet your guide at Taoyuan International Airport transfer to your hotel in Taiwan.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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