Wendy Wu Treasures of Taiwan

– Exploring bustling Taipei
– Unwind at Sun Moon Lake
– Visit the Foguangshan Monastery
– Relax on the beach at Kenting
– Discover the Taroko Gorge
– Journey on the high-speed rail

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Taipei
Fly overnight to Taipei, Taiwan’s buzzing capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. This evening meet with your National Escort and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner at a nearby, local restaurant.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: A day in Taipei
Begin your explorations at the National Palace Museum, home to the world’s largest and finest collection of Chinese art and artefacts, and the Martyrs’ Shine. In the afternoon, visit CKS Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple and the Taipei 101.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Scenic Sun Moon Lake
Depart Taipei to journey towards the heart of the island to what is arguably Taiwan’s most scenic spot – Sun Moon Lake. Visit the Wen Wu Temple before embarking on a motorboat cruise around the lake for picture perfect views of the area’s beautiful landscapes. You’ll also visit the Holy Monk Shrine, Cien Pagoda and the village of Tehua.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Tea Plantation
Begin today with a visit to a famous tea farm to discover all about the process of tea growth and production before taking the cable car to Formosan Cultural Village. There will also be some time at leisure, with the option of biking on trails around Sun Moon Lake
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Discover Tainan
Start exploring at the Chikan Tower and Confucius Temple. In the afternoon, wander the old streets of the Anping district and view the sunset from Anping Harbour.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Exploring Kaohsiung
Head south to the port city of Kaohsiung where you’ll admire the Dragon & Tiger Tower and the Spring & Autumn Pavilion before paying a visit to Taiwan’s largest monastery, Foguanshan. Lunch here will be a vegetarian feast, before you stroll over to the main shrine, the Buddhist Museum and Great Buddha Land, where you’ll find a 36-metre Buddha.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Visit Kenting National Park
Travel over to the beach resort of Kenting, gateway to the beautiful Kenting National Park. Consisting of a range of landscapes – low mountains, rolling hills, cliffs and deserts, all fringed by excellent beaches and helped along by a balmy tropical climate, Kenting is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Discover Sheding National Park
Spend the morning amongst the rock formations and lush greenery of Sheding Nature Park with a pause to take in the ocean views at Oluanpi Lighthouse. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Ocean drive to Taitung
Depart Kenting and drive along the beautiful east coast to Taitung, admiring the ocean views throughout the journey. Continue to Chihpen, famous for its hot springs. On arrival, your afternoon will be free to relax and bathe in the thermal waters at your hotel. Tonight’s dinner will be accompanied by a performance of traditional music and dance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Head to Taroko
Travel northwards to Hualien, the gateway to the magnificent Taroko National Park. En route there will be a series of stops including Donghe, where you may spot wild monkeys, and the scenic Cisingtan Lake, where you can head out on an optional bike ride on the lakeshore.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Explore Taroko National Park
Take a tour of the beautiful city of Huaelin.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Return to Taipei
Take a photo stop at Cingshuei Cliff for beautiful views and visit the Kavalan Whisky Distillery, where a few tastings will be in order. Return to Taipei via Luodong by highspeed rail and then enjoy a farewell dinner, the perfect opportunity to reflect on your adventures with your fellow passengers.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Fly Taipei back to the UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day
(Breakfast)

Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. In more remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have all western amenities.

Taiwanese Whisky

Stop at Kavalan Whisky Distillery where you can learn all about the process of creating Taiwanese Whisky

Foguangshan Monastery

Visit Taiwan’s largest monastery where you can explore the Buddha Museum and enjoy lunch

Hot Springs of Taitung

Take time to relax in the warm volcanic waters of Taitung

– International flights and taxes
– Domestic transport
– Accommodation
– All meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
– Touring with guides and entrance fees
– Visa fees for UK and EU passport holders

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of South East Asia on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts and local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by a national escort. There will usually be no more than 28 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

If you want to explore more of Japan or simply want more time in your destination, then you can add an extension or stop over.*

Choose from the following Extensions and stopovers
Tokyo Extension (Tokyo)
Kyoto Extension (Kyoto)
Nara Extension (Osaka)
Hiroshima & Miyajima Short stay (Osaka)
Naoshima Extension (Osaka)
Nikko & Kamakura Extension (Tokyo)
Sapporo & Otaru Extension (Sapporo)
Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Bullet Train (Tokyo)
Snow Monkeys Extension (Tokyo)
Koya-san Extension (Osaka)

*Available extensions and stopovers depend on your chosen airline