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Taiwan Explorer: Lanterns, Lakes & Skyline Views

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Learn Indigenous traditions through art and stories in Bunun Village.

Take in Taipei from Longshan Temple to the skyline views atop Elephant Mountain.

Marvel at the bright and beautiful Dragon and Tiger Pagodas in Kaohsiung.

Wander Jiufen’s lantern-lit mountain village filled with tea houses and views

Itinerary

Nine days in Taiwan means nine days of temples, lanterns, lakes, and big city lights. Start in Taipei, where tradition and modernity collide at Longshan Temple and the skyline views from Elephant Mountain. Connect with Taiwan’s Indigenous Bunun community through their folk stories and art by Sun Moon Lake. Wander the colourful Dragon and Tiger Pagodas in Kaohsiung, sip tea in Jiufen’s lantern-lit lanes, and enjoy plenty of free time to craft your own adventure. Taiwan is small in size, but the memories here go big.

day 1Taipei

Arrive at anytime. In the evening, join your CEO for a welcome meeting and an orientation walk to get acquainted with Taipei.

Accomodation
Green World Taipei Station (or similar)
Included Activities
Orientation With CEO Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr, Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Taipei

day 3Taipei/Sun Moon Lake

day 4Sun Moon Lake

day 5Sun Moon Lake/Tainan

day 6Tainan/Kaohsiung

day 7Kaohsiung/Taipei

day 8Taipei

day 9Taipei

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Note: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.
Transport
Walking, Metro, Bullet Train, Private Vehicle, Local Train.
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Bunun Indigenous Tribe Experience, Shuanglong Bunun VillageTaipei Orientation WalkHalf Day City Tour of TaipeiLongshan Temple VisitChiang Kai Shek Memorial HallElephant MountainFree time in TaipeiRainbow Suspension BridgeBunun Indigenous Tribe ExperienceFree Time in Sun Moon LakeFree Time in TainanAnping Historic District TourAnping Fort VisitDragon and Tiger PagodasFree time in KaohsiungJiufen Historic town visitGolden WaterfallsYin Yang Sea Lookout PointHeping Island Visit

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