Taiwan Explorer: Lanterns, Lakes & Skyline Views

9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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 1 - Taipei

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:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Orientation With CEO Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr

day 2 - Taipei

Explore the amazing city of Taipei on a CEO led tour this morning. Ride the local metro around the city to visit famed spots like Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and to hike up Elephant Mountain. The afternoon if yours to continue exploring the city as you please.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Green World Taipei Station (or similar)
Included Activity:Half Day City Tour of Taipei
Optional Activities:Shilin Night Market , Ximending Pedestrian District

day 3 - Taipei/Sun Moon Lake

Our Day begins with a high-speed train to Taichung, followed by a scenic drive to the Shuanglong Bunun Village. There, we will receive a warm welcome and participate in a meaningful Bunun Name-Giving Ceremony, guided by a local community member. Continue with a hike to the highest suspension bridge in Taiwan, offering breathtaking views of the central mountains and Shuanglong Waterfalls. We'll then return to the village for lunch and a fascinating tour, learning about the Bunun people's rich heritage through their folk legends, dances, and art. This intimate experience is a special opportunity to engage directly with an indigenous Taiwanese community. Afterward, we will bid farewell to our hosts and drive to Sun Moon Lake, where we can enjoy a peaceful evening at our leisure.

Meal:Lunch
Accomodation:Lealea Garden Hotel The Sun (or similar)
Transport:Bullet Train Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 165 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 78 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 40.0 hr Distance : 17 km
Included Activities:Rainbow Suspension Bridge, Bunun Indigenous Tribe Experience

day 4 - Sun Moon Lake

Today is yours to explore one of the most beautiful places in all of Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake. The bike trail around the lake was named as one of the top scenic bike trails in the world, so we recommend joining your CEO for an optional bike tour of the lake. Or maybe you wish to visit a tea plantation and learn of their famous local tea. Or how about a boat tour around the lake. The Day is yours!

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Lealea Garden Hotel The Sun (or similar)
Optional Activities:Full Day Sun Moon Lake Bike Tour , Tea Plantation Visit , Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry

day 5 - Sun Moon Lake/Tainan

This morning we drive to historic Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city and ancient capital. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring before joining a local-led walking tour of Anping Old Street, Banyan Tree House and Fort Zeelandia.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Kindness Day Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 170 km
Included Activities:Anping Historic District Tour, Anping Fort Visit
Optional Activities:Ten Drum Cultural Village , Chimei Museum

day 6 - Tainan/Kaohsiung

Ride the high speed train to Kaohsiung and visit the spectacular Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. Here you can also see the beautiful Lotus Pond and the Summer and Autumn Pavilions. Enjoy some time for lunch on your own before checking into the hotel. The rest of the Day is yours to see the coastal town of Kaohsiung.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Kindness Hotel Kaohsiung Station (or similar)
Transport:Bullet Train
Included Activity:Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
Optional Activities:Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum , Cijin Island

day 7 - Kaohsiung/Taipei

Have breakfast at the hotel before taking the high speed train to Taipei. After dropping your bags at the hotel, the Day is yours to tick off your remaining must-see places in Taipei. Don’t miss the chance to hit up some of the amazing beef noodle soup shops around the city.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Green World Taipei Station (or similar)
Transport:Bullet Train
Optional Activities:National Palace Museum Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan at the famed National Palace Museum. Boasting nearly 700,000 artifacts that span 8,000 years of Chinese history, this museum is well worth the visit. Don't miss the beautiful Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-Shaped Stones., Taipei 101

day 8 - Taipei

Take a Day trip to the north of the island, starting with the breathtaking Golden Waterfall on the way to Jiufen, one of the most picturesque mountain towns. Wander through the beautiful alleyways and peaceful tea houses, a perfect place to grab some lunch too if you wish. Then drive to Keelung, a historic port and fishing town. Visit Heping Island, a nature reserve boasting an incredible coastline. Before heading back to Taipei, explore the Keelung Night Market and try some incredible local treats like stinky tofu or blood cakes.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Green World Taipei Station (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.75 hr Distance : 35 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr Distance : 15 km
Included Activities:Jiufen Historic Town Visit, Golden Waterfalls & Yin Yang Sea, Heping Island

day 9 - Taipei

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast
Taiwan Explorer: Lanterns, Lakes & Skyline Views

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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: 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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Sistema di prenotazione semplice e intuibile. In caso di necessità le istruzioni presenti sul sito sono risultate utili e chiare. Nessun problema riscontrato
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