7-Day Taiwan Island Tour
Explore History and Culture: Boat tour on Sun Moon Lake, Jiufen mountain town, Taroko National Park. Discover New ecology: Taiwan Cement Daka Park, Guangfu Sightseeing Sugar Factory, Taiwan Zhunan Brewery to explore new aspects of ecology, knowledge, culture, and industry.. Enjoy local characteristics: Taiwan night market, take you to understand the authentic Taiwanese customs. Various comfortable hotels, with a special arrangement for a hot spring hotel experience.
ItineraryDay 1: TAIPEIStop At: Taipei, Taipei
Upon arriving at Taoyuan Airport, our team will warmly greet you and arrange comfortable transportation to your chosen accommodation, either Taipei Yunfu Hotel or a similar option.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Taipei Yunfu Hotel or similar
Day 2: TAIPEI - HUALIENStop At: Heping Island GeoPark, No.360, Ping-Yi Rd., Zhongzheng District, Keelung 202 Taiwan
Heping Island was called Sheliao Island in the past. It is located at the north of Taiwan. Heping Bridge connects the island to Keelung City. In 1626, the Spanish army built castles, churches and fortresses, preparing to do business with China and Japan. The castle on the southwest is called San Salvador, the saint savior. This is the first and currently the only castle in Keelung. During the Spanish occupation, Heping Island had busy trading activities with Southeast Asia. After World War II, the island was renamed Heping Island. Today, it is a famous tourist attraction.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street), Jishan Street, Ruifang, New Taipei 22450 Taiwan
Jiufen is a district located in Ruifang, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The entire town is situated on a mountainside, giving rise to its unique hilly and tiered architectural landscape. Starting in the 1990s, it gained significant attention after being featured in the film 'A City of Sadness' and the Japanese animated film 'Spirited Away' by Hayao Miyazaki, both of which showcased its distinctive old-style buildings, sloping terrain, and atmosphere. This exposure revitalized the area and turned it into a popular tourist attraction, drawing both domestic and international visitors.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taiwan Cement Company DAKA Park, 972, Taiwan, Hualien County, Xiulin Township, 263號
DAKA, in the Taroko language, means 'lookout.' Visit 'TaiNee DAKA' to experience East Asia's first solar power art installation - 'Peace Blossom,' the world's only pineapple germplasm conservation area, and a rainwater recycling musical pond.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Hualien Lixuan Hotel or similar
Day 3: HUALIEN - TAITUNGStop At: Taroko National Park, No.291, Fushi Fushi Vil., Xiulin 97253 Taiwan
Taroko National Park, Alpine valleys are the landscapes that make Taroko National Park famous all over the world. There are high mountains in the territory, and the terrain gradually slopes eastward from the spine mountain range on the west side. Half of the area of the park is covered by mountains over 2,000 meters in length, and there are as many as 27 of them listed in the "Hundred Mountains of Taiwan". The famous mountains in the area are Qingshui Mountain, Hehuan Peak, Qilai Mountain, Nanhu Mountain, and Central Sharp Mountain.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Guangfu Sugar Factory, No. 19, Tangchang St., Dajin Vil., Guangfu Township, Guangfu Township Taiwan
Guangfu Sugar Factory, Hualien Tourist Sugar Factory was an important sugar factory in Eastern Taiwan in the early days, and now it has been transformed into a tourist cultural park. The Japanese-style dormitory group of the employees of the sugar factory in the past is still well preserved, and it is the only remaining Japanese-style wooden structure building group. It is a good place that you must not miss when visiting Hualien!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: East Rift Valley National Scenic Area, No. 168, Sec. 2, Xinghe Rd., Hegang Vil., Ruisui Township, Ruisui Taiwan
The Hualien-Taitung Rift Valley, running along Provincial Highway 9, stretches for 158 kilometers, connecting Hualien and Taitung. It is a green corridor characterized by lush greenery and a continuous, picturesque mountain range. Throughout the valley, you'll encounter orchards, tea plantations, rice fields, pastures, daylily fields, rapeseed flower fields, and more. The most famous attractions in the area include Liyu Lake, Xiuguluan River, Sixty Stone Mountain, Dapo Pond, the Golden Tree on Brown Avenue, Guanshan Riverside Park, Luye Highland, the Southern Cross-Island Highway, Chulu Ranch, Liji Badlands, and more.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Zhiben Hot Spring, Beinan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan 954
Zhiben Hot Springs is renowned as the 'Top Scenic Spot of Eastern Taiwan.' In earlier times, hot springs would naturally bubble up on the riverbed. These springs are alkaline carbonate springs, colorless, odorless, and tasteless, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius, making their water quality exceptional. Zhiben is divided into inner and outer hot spring areas, with the inner area developing later. However, with the presence of five-star hot spring resort hotels, it has become a major commercial hub in the region. This development has also attracted more foreign tourists seeking high-quality services.
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Zhiben Tomono (hot spring) or similar
Day 4: TAITUNG - KAOHSIUNGStop At: Kenting National Park, Kenting National Park
Kenting National Scenic Area Located on the south side of the Hengchun Peninsula at the southern tip of Taiwan, surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is the only national park covering both land and sea in China, and the only tropical area on Taiwan’s main island. It is the demarcation point between Taiwan Strait and Bashi Channel.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, No.1 Tongling Road, Tongling Li, Dashu District, Dashu District, Kaohsiung 84049 Taiwan
"The Buddha Memorial Center is a building that harmoniously blends the past and present, East and West, tradition and modernity. It serves cultural, educational, enlightening, and contemplative functions. The construction of this center aims to honor the virtues and wisdom of Buddha by enshrining the relics that represent his Dharmakaya. Through paying respects to Buddha's relics, it is hoped that individuals can cultivate their own pure Buddha-nature, infuse goodness and sincerity into the world, and contribute to social stability and harmony."
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fo Guang Shan, No.153, Xingtian Road, Dashu District, Dashu District, Kaohsiung 84049 Taiwan
Tuesday only:
Fo Guang Shan, located in the northeastern region of Dashu Township, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, is a renowned Buddhist sanctuary recognized both in Taiwan and abroad. It is often referred to as the 'Southern Capital of Buddhism.' Founded in 1967 by the contemporary Buddhist master Venerable Hsing Yun and his disciples, it stands as Taiwan's largest Buddhist monastic institution. Fo Guang Shan has also established Fo Guang University, dedicated to propagating the doctrine of 'Humanistic Buddhism' advocated by Venerable Hsing Yun. Over the years, it has grown into the most populous and prestigious Buddhist pilgrimage site in Taiwan.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2, No. 17, Penglai Road, Gushan, Kaohsiung 804 Taiwan
The Taiwan Design Exhibition, known as 'Design Canteen,' is located at Pier 2 in Kaohsiung Harbor, a historical building in Kaohsiung City. This warehouse hosts a combination of Taiwan's distinctive artisan culture and food and beverage brands. Inside the warehouse, there's a thematic wall dedicated to showcasing Taiwan's local products and artistic creations within the context of cultural and creative design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Banana Pier Mall, No. 23 Penglai Road, Gushan, Kaohsiung 804 Taiwan
The Banana Pier, standing in Kaohsiung Harbor for nearly half a century, is now one of the historical landmarks in Kaohsiung City. In the 1950s, Taiwan exported a large quantity of bananas to Japan, earning significant foreign exchange. During that time, nearly all the bananas from various regions were handled through Kaohsiung Harbor. In 1963, a double-deck banana shed was constructed on Pier 3. To accommodate the stacking method of banana bamboo baskets used at that time, the main building's pillars were densely spaced compared to typical warehouses. Additionally, for proper ventilation in banana storage, it was built in an open-air manner, making it the only open-air warehouse in Kaohsiung Harbor.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung
Go to Kaohsiung Night Market in the evening. Night market delicacies can be considered the most unique F&B culture of Taiwan. Many visitors have fallen in love with these cheap yet delicious delicacies. In addition to the well-known Liouhe Night Market, do not miss other night markets recommended by the locals!
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: FX Hotel Kaohsiung or similar
Day 5: KAOHSIUNG - NANTOU - TAICHUNGStop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, Yuchi 555 Taiwan
After breakfast, head to the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area, located in Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County. It is Taiwan's only natural lake, and you can take a boat tour on the lake. In the lake, there is a small island that looks like a pearl floating on the water when viewed from afar, known as Lalu Island. With this island as the dividing point, the northern half of the lake is shaped like a round sun, while the southern half is shaped like a crescent moon. It's from this unique feature that Sun Moon Lake derives its name.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Wenwu Temple, No.63, Jhongshan Rd. Yuchih Township, Nantou City Taiwan
The Wenwu Temple is located on the steep mountainside to the north of Sun Moon Lake. It is built in accordance with the natural terrain, rising higher as you move towards the back, creating a magnificent and imposing structure. The main entrance faces the road that encircles the lake. The temple is oriented in an 'east-facing west' direction, with its back against the mountain and its front overlooking the lake, giving it a majestic presence as if it commands a panoramic view of the land.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taichung, Taichung
In the evening, arrive in Taichung, ready to savor the city's flavors at a dynamic night market.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Taipei Yunfu Hotel or similar
Day 6: LEAVE TAIPEIStop At: Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation Zhunan Brewery, No. 345, Hexing Rd, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan 350
"The Jhunan Brewery is located within the Miaoli Jhunan Industrial Zone and is the largest in terms of area and production volume among all the brewery facilities owned by the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation. The primary function of the brewery is beer production. It is later joined by a bottling plant, a transportation center, and the Taipei Brewery, making it the largest supplier of beer and bottles in the northern region of Taiwan."
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Martyrs' Shrine, No.32 Zhongyi Road, Gushan District, Gushan, Kaohsiung Taiwan
The Martyrs' Shrine is built to honor the loyal and righteous spirit of the enshrined martyrs. It proclaims this spirit to the world through its magnificent archways. The shrine is constructed in a three-doorway style using concrete, with a roof covered in blue glazed tiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xinyi Shopping District, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Xinyi District, Taipei 110 Taiwan
The Xinyi Shopping District is located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan and is one of the most vibrant commercial areas in the city. This area boasts many skyscrapers, fashionable shopping centers, international luxury boutiques, luxury hotels, and a wide variety of restaurants and nightlife venues, making it one of Taipei's hubs for fashion and business. Iconic structures in the Xinyi Shopping District include Taipei 101, which was once one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. Various large-scale cultural events and celebrations are also held here. Whether it's shopping, dining, or sightseeing, the Xinyi Shopping District is one of Taipei's popular destinations.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ximending, Wanhua District, Wanhua, Taipei 108 Taiwan
Ximending is a famous pop culture and shopping district in Taipei. It's known for being one of Taipei's first pedestrian zones, and it's characterized by its vibrant atmosphere. In Ximending, you can find a range of attractions, including the Ximending Red House, Tattoo Street, Movie Street, KTV venues, the Wannian Building, the Wanguo Department Store, Eslite Bookstore, and various boutique shops. It's a dynamic area that offers a blend of entertainment, shopping, and cultural experiences.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Taipei Yunfu Hotel or similar
Day 7: LEAVE TAIPEIStop At: Taipei, Taipei
Check-out from your hotel and prepare for your departure. A combined car transfer will be provided to take you from your accommodation to Taoyuan Airport.
Duration: 6 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:00 AM
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will have a guide onsite to assist you to transfer from to the hotel. Please provide your flight number before the tour. We will send notice about pickup detail 2 days before trip.
Airports- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), No. 9號, Hangzhan S Rd, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 337
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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