ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
Early Portuguese sailors named Taiwan Ilha Formosa, meaning ‘beautiful island’, due to the breathtaking scenery, which still impresses modern visitors today. The energetic capital, Taipei, is home to possibly the best collection of Chinese artefacts in the world, while Tainan showcases Taiwanese architecture. The countryside is perhaps the biggest surprise, with deep gorges, snow-capped mountains, hot springs, tea plantations and rugged coastline.
Day 1: Fly to Taipei
Fly from London (regional connections available) direct to Taipei
(No meals)
Day 2: Taipei
Arrive and transfer to your hotel for the next 2 nights.
(No meals)
Day 3: Taipei
Full-day tour of Taipei, including the National Palace Museum, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine and Longshan temple. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 4: Sun Moon Lake
Drive south to the village of Beipu, home to the Hakka ethnic minority group. See traditional architecture and sample Hakka food before continuing to Sun Moon Lake where you’ll stay for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)
Day 5: Sun Moon Lake
Take a short boat excursions on the lake, then visit the Wenwu Temple and the Tse-en Pagoda.
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Alishan
Drive to the Alishan Forest Park, taking a walking tour in the afternoon.
(Breakfast and dinner)
Day 7: Tainan – Fo Guang Shan Monastery
Early morning ride on the Alishan Forest Railway to see the sunrise (weather permitting) from the summit of Mount Alishan. After breakfast, drive to the charming mountain township of Zhuqi, and take a stroll down historic Fenchihu Old Street. Continue to Tainan to visit Fort Anping and historic Yanping Street. Then proceed to Fo Guang Shan, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Stay overnight at the Fo Guang Shan Monastery Guesthouse*
(Breakfast and dinner)
Day 8: Kenting National Park – Taitung
Rise early and join the monks for morning prayers. Drive south to Kenting National Park, which protects an area of low-lying hills, limestone caves, forests and beaches. Explore the park on foot, then head north towards Taitung.
(Breakfast)
Day 9: East Coast National Scenic Area – Haulein
Drive north through the East Coast National Scenic Area towards Hualien.
(Breakfast)
Day 10: Taroko Gorge – Taipei
Morning visit to the remarkable Taroko Gorge. Drive to Taipei with a stop at Kavalan Whiskey Distillery for a tour and tasting. Tonight, attend a farewell dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant.
(Breakfast and dinner)
Day 11: Fly to London
Fly direct to London.
(Breakfast)
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