Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart USA for Taipei.
Day 2: Arrive Taipei. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, resting after the long flight.
Day 3: Taipei. Today your will tour Taipei, one of Asia’s most dynamic and fascinating cities. Visit the Lungshan Temple, dedicated to Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Then visit Confucius Temple, and Paoan Temple. Visit the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial, a dramatic structure is surrounded by lovely gardens, and is popular amongst joggers and tai chi practitioners. You tour also includes include Wanhua District, North Gate, and the Longevity Garden. You may opt to explore the market area of Snake Alley.
Day 4: Taipei. This morning you will visit the National Palace Museum. The museum holds over 700,000 items, and constantly rotates its exhibits every three months. The collection includes jade, bronze, porcelain and lacquer pieces, as well as tapestry and embroidery. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 5: Sun Moon Lake. This morning you will be driven to Sun Moon Lake. On the way you will visit Wu Temple, Tse-En Pagoda and Hsuan Tsang Temple. Check in your hotel.
Day 6: Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake is one of Taiwan’s loveliest regions, and the deep blue waters surrounded by mountains, create an idyllic environment. Today you may relax at your villa or suite, or you may choose to explore a number of glorious temples and tribal villages in the surrounding area. You may also venture out to enjoy a boat ride on the lake or even go on the Maolin Hiking Trail, which curves along magical forests of olive and cedar.
Day 7: Alishan. After breakfast, you will be driven to Alishan National Scenic Area. The mountain Alishan is well known for its four beautiful scenes of mystical tree, oriental cherry, a sea of clouds and sunrise, thus goes the saying; "Those who haven't been to Alishan can not know the beauty of Taiwan." Overnight at Chayi.
Day 8: Tainan. Today you will be driven to Tainan to visit Chikan Tower, Confucius Temple, and Fort Anping. Transfer to FoGuangShan, the largest Buddhist Monastery in Taiwan.
Day 9: Kaohsiung. Wake up early this morning and join the monastery’s chanting. Start with a physical warm up and followed by a short meditation course. Then be driven to Kaohsiung to visit Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring & Autumn Pavilions, and Confucius Temple. Explore Kaohsung on your own in the evening.
Day 10: Hualien. After breakfast at hotel, you will be driven to Kenting National Park. Stop at Maopito (Cat’s Nose Tip), Kenting Forest Prk, Oluanpi Light House. The transferred to Kaohsung Airport and fly to Hualien. Check in your hotel.
Day 11: Taroko Gorge. This morning, you will be driven to Taroko Gorge, the most attractive region of Taiwan. This steep ravine, with its 3,000-foot high marble cliffs, is permeated with a network of tunnels. Shrines, waterfalls and grottoes are found throughout the area. Tour Taroko gorge Gateway, Eternal Spring Shine, Swallos Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns and Tienhsiang, a village that offers pleasant views and opportunities for scenic walks. Return to Taipei in the afternoon.
Day 12: Depart Taiwan. This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Notes:
- Add-on fares from other U.S cities are available upon request. Airfares are valid only in conjunction with land package.
- Add $399 US departure tax.
- Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Airfares are subject to change.
Notes for Accommodation:
- Taipei: Landis Taiepei
- Chiayi: Lalu Hotel
- Taian: Pilgram's Lodge
- Kaohsiung: Howard Plaza
- Hualian: Grand Formosa Regent
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Prices for Air and Land From LAX/SFO:
- Jun-Aug, Dec 1-12, 25-31 - $3899
- Sept-Nov - $3599
- Dec 12-25 - $4199
Prices for Air and land From NYC:
- Jun-Aug, Dec 1-12, 25-31 - $3999
- Sept-Nov - $3599
- Dec 12-25 - $4299
Price Includes:
- Round-trip international airfare
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Transfers between airports and hotels, baggage handling, hotel taxes, and service charges
- English-speaking tour guides
- Sightseeing tours, cultural entertainment and other performances as specified
Price excludes tips to drivers and tour guides.
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