Discover Taiwan’s Scenic Highlights
Discover Taiwan’s highlights on this 7-day private tour. Begin in vibrant Taipei before cruising and hiking around Sun Moon Lake. Explore Kaohsiung’s temples and the beaches of Kenting, then journey along the stunning East Coast to Taitung. Marvel at Taroko Gorge’s marble canyons before returning to Taipei for departure.
Trip Highlights
- Private airport welcome and city transfer in Taipei
- Sun Moon Lake cruise plus Ci’en Pagoda and Wenwu Temple visits
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Dragon Tiger Tower at Lotus Lake
- Kenting National Park coastlines and Eluanbi Lighthouse
- East Coast scenery: Xiaoyeliu rock formations and Sanxiantai bridge
- Taroko Gorge marble canyons: Shakadang Trail and Eternal Spring Shrine
What’s included
• All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking guides
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
What’s not included
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal travel insurance
• Visa fee
Itinerary ideas
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1
– Meet your driver at Taoyuan Airport and transfer to your downtown Taipei hotel.
– Rest of the day at leisure (ask your guide for local suggestions).
Meals: None
Accommodation: Taipei -
2
– Morning pickup in Taipei; private charter to Sun Moon Lake.
– Yidashao Pier: lakeside stroll & Shao Cultural Village (30 min).
– Xuanzhang Temple (30 min).
– Ci’en Pagoda hike & lake views (40 min).
– Wenwu Temple visit (40 min).
Meals: None
Accommodation: Sun Moon Lake (Yuchi) -
3
– Transfer from Sun Moon Lake to Fo Guang Shan Monastery (1 h 30 min).
– Lotus Lake & temple walk (40 min).
– Dragon Tiger Tower pagodas (40 min).
– Pier-2 Art Center galleries (1 h).
Meals: None
Accommodation: Kaohsiung -
4
– Depart Kaohsiung for Kenting National Park beaches & trails (1 h).
– Eluanbi Lighthouse (1 h).
– Longpan Park coastal vistas (1 h).
– Fengchuisha seaside stop (40 min).
– Overnight in Taitung City (or Dulan).
Meals: None
Accommodation: Taitung -
5
– Xiaoyeliu rock formations & trails (1 h).
– Jialulan Coast recreation area (40 min).
– Fushan Fish Reserve walkway & fish feeding (40 min).
– Sanxiantai island bridge (1 h).
– Shitiping cliffs & hiking (40 min).
– Overnight in Hualien City.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hualien -
6
– Taroko National Park highlights: Shakadang Trail, Swallow Grotto, Baiyang Trail, Cimu Bridge, Tunnel of Nine Turns & Eternal Spring Shrine (all free).
– Qingshui Cliff coastal views (30 min).
– Return to Taipei City.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Taipei -
7
– After breakfast, private transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Meals: None
Accommodation: N/A
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