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Southern Taiwan Highlights

Taipei - Kaohsiung Kenting - Tainan

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Absolute Asia/Southern Taiwan Highlights

Overview

Take high-speed Luxury Train and explore Taiwan, which is considered to be one of the most desirable tourist countries in Asia.

Southern Taiwan Highlights

Discover Southern Taiwan’s highlights on this 5-day private tour. After a warm airport welcome in Taipei, ride the High-Speed Rail to Kaohsiung’s vibrant port city. Explore the spiritual Fo Guang Shan Monastery, the creative Pier-2 Art Center, and Cijin Island’s seafood stalls before sampling local favorites at Liuhe Night Market. Next, venture to Kenting’s beaches, coral headlands, and historic Hengchun Old Town, returning each evening to Kaohsiung. On day four, tour Tainan’s Dutch-era forts, banyan-engulfed warehouses, and Qing-style temples, then return to Taipei. Finish with a relaxed transfer to the airport, taking home unforgettable memories of Taiwan’s culture, cuisine, and coastlines.

Trip Highlights

High-Speed Rail journey from Taipei to Kaohsiung
Spiritual visit to Fo Guang Shan Monastery
Urban art at Pier-2 Art Center and seafood on Cijin Island
Local flavors at Liuhe Night Market
Coastal adventures in Kenting National Park and Hengchun Old Town
Historic exploration of Tainan’s Fort Provintia, Anping Old Fort & Tree House

Route

Taipei - Kaohsiung Kenting - Tainan

Why Choose Absolute Asia

English-speaking guides who live in the country you're visiting

A private travel designer reachable throughout your trip

Hand-selected hotels chosen for character, not chain

Private transfers and drivers for a seamless day-to-day

Day by Day

Itinerary

Welcome to Taiwan! Meet your driver at Taipei Taoyuan Airport and enjoy a private transfer to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free-ask your guide for suggestions on nearby attractions or dining.

Meals: None | Accommodation: Taipei

– Board the High-Speed Rail in Taipei; arrive in Kaohsiung in under two hours.

– Fo Guang Shan Monastery (1 h): Tour the world’s tallest bronze seated Buddha and learn about Taiwanese Buddhism.

– Pier-2 Art Center (30 min): Wander this vibrant repurposed warehouse district of galleries and street art.

– Cijin Island: Ferry over, tour by bike or trishaw, and sample fresh seafood.

– Liuhe Tourist Night Market (1 h 30 min): Taste Kaohsiung specialties-seafood congee, papaya milk, stinky tofu and more.

Meals: None | Accommodation: Kaohsiung

– Kenting National Park: Explore Taiwan’s first national park-coastal trails, coral formations, and tropical beaches.

– Maobitou Park (20 min): See the “Cat’s Nose” rock formation perched above the sea.

– Eluanbi Lighthouse (40 min): Visit this historic Qing-era beacon at Taiwan’s southern tip.

– Longpan Park (1 h): Stroll grasslands atop coral limestone cliffs with Pacific Ocean vistas.

– Hengchun Old Town (30 min): Admire century-old city walls in this preserved historic district.

Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Kaohsiung

– Morning High-Speed Rail to Tainan.

– Fort Provintia (30 min): Discover this 1653 Dutch fortress, now a national monument.

– Anping Old Fort (30 min): Explore the East India Company’s former stronghold.

– Anping Tree House (30 min): See banyan roots entwined through a 19th-century warehouse.

– Yanping County King’s Temple (30 min): Visit the only Qing-era Hokkien-style temple honoring Zheng Chenggong.

– Evening High-Speed Rail back to Taipei; private transfer to your hotel.

Meals: None | Accommodation: Taipei

Southern Taiwan Highlights

Southern Taiwan Highlights

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