Refreshing Taiwan
Explore the many sides of this mountainous island where Chinese and Japanese culture intertwine. You'll gaze on priceless treasures in the National Palace Museum, unleash your inner foodie in Taipei's night markets, hike remote beaches and national parks and experience unique aboriginal cultures.
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Relaxation
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Nature & Wildlife
What we love
- Gazing out over Taipei from Taiwan's tallest building, Taipei 101 – formerly the tallest building in the world
- Getting to know the secrets behind Taiwan's famously delicate and smooth oolong tea by visiting a tea plantation
About This Trip
Refresh yourself with a trip to Taiwan, a peaceful Pacific oasis home to lush, verdant mountains, steaming hot springs and tranquil, sandy beaches. The Portuguese aptly named it "Ilha Formosa" or "Beautiful Island" when they caught sight of it in the 16th century. Taiwan is one of the four Asian Tigers and has a distinct culture which is a mix of aboriginal and traditional Chinese with strong Japanese influence. This trip is the perfect opportunity to get to know Taiwan by starting in the glittering capital of Taipei before traveling up and down the island's coast, stopping to experience the best this island has to offer.
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National Palace Museum
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Night Markets
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Taroko Gorge
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Taipei
Stroll through Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall • Visit Taipei 101, Taiwan's tallest skyscraper and formerly the tallest building in the world • Eat lunch at Din Tai Fung, one of the top ten restaurants in the world • Visit the National Palace Museum, a treasure trove which houses one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks in the world • Wander around the Bao-an Temple and Confucius Temple • Sample some traditional and innovative snacks at one of Taipei's famous night markets
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Kenting
Travel to Kenting by high-speed train • Travel from beach to beach by car or scooter, taking in southern Taiwan's scenery • Watch the sunset • Eat dinner at a local restaurant or visit Kenting's night market • Spend the day at your leisure and relax
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Taitung
Enjoy a lazy morning in Kenting • Drive to Cape Eluanbi to take in a view of Taiwan's southernmost point • Explore Beinan Cultural Park, the largest prehistoric settlement unearthed in Taiwan • Wander the streets of Taitung and enjoy local cuisine for dinner
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Taroko Gorge
Drive along the East Coast National Scenic Area, known as "Taiwan's Last Unspoiled Land," stretching 170 kilometers down the east coast of the island• For lunch, try some local aboriginal food • Visit Cow Mountain Beach in Huting, which is surrounded by aboriginal culture • Travel along scenic coastal roads and mountain passes to Taroko Gorge • Spend the day exploring the dramatic scenery of Taroko Gorge, where clear green waters flow between steep mountains
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Yilan
Taste and learn about oolong tea at a tea plantation • Visit the National Center for Traditional Arts, which is devoted to preserving and revitalizing the traditional arts • Learn the process of making fine whisky from natural springs at a whisky distillery • Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in Yilan's famous hot springs • Spend the day at your leisure • Recommended: biking around Yilan
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Taipei
Stroll through the alleyways of the historic gold mining town of Jiufen • Drop by Yehliu National Geopark, which boasts an almost alien landscape • Spend the rest of the afternoon in Taipei at your leisure • End your trip with a "tea themed" farewell meal
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Caesar Park Kenting
Boutique
Beachside Caesar Park is a great place for relaxation. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar or retreat back to your own private swimming pool.
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Naruwan Taitung
Boutique
The Naruwan, whose name is an aboriginal greeting, is decorated with elaborate aboriginal art.
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Shangri-La Taipei
5 star
The Shangri-La towers majestically above Taipei's entertainment and business district. Enjoy a dip in the rooftop swimming pool, which offers fantastic views of the city.
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Silks Place Taroko
Boutique
Silks Place is located within Taroko National Park and offers dramatic views, combining Taroko's cultural and environmental characteristics with modern Chinese design.
What's Included:
- All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
- All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
- All services of WildChina English-speaking guide(s)
- All accommodations, based on double-occupancy and including breakfast, service charge, and government tax
- Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
What's Not Included:
- International & domestic flights and relevant taxes
- Taiwanese tourist visa, which may be required for some foreign passport holders
- Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance
- Meals apart from those included in the itinerary and alcohol
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
- Discretionary gratuities for guides and chauffeurs
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Need more information?
Email a trip designer at info@wildchina.com. Tell us what you’re dreaming of, thinking of, or just have questions about. Within a business day, you’ll have your very own trip designer on the case.
Give us a call or schedule the best time for you by emailing us your preferred call-back time. Our team in Seattle can be reached on +1 888 902 8808 (GMT -7), or you can reach us in our Beijing office on +86 10 6465 6602 (GMT +8). We’re available from 9am – 6pm, local time.
Ready to plan your trip?
If you have an idea of the journey you’d like to take, please fill in the form below. According to your preferences and travel style, we’ll assign you a personal trip designer. They’ll reach out within one business day and work with you to create your perfect itinerary.
Thank you
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Talk to us - Refreshing Taiwan
Need more information?
Email a trip designer at info@wildchina.com. Tell us what you’re dreaming of, thinking of, or just have questions about. Within a business day, you’ll have your very own trip designer on the case.
Give us a call or schedule the best time for you by emailing us your preferred call-back time. Our team in Seattle can be reached on +1 888 902 8808 (GMT -7), or you can reach us in our Beijing office on +86 10 6465 6602 (GMT +8). We’re available from 9am – 6pm, local time.
Ready to plan your trip?
If you have an idea of the journey you’d like to take, please fill in the form below. According to your preferences and travel style, we’ll assign you a personal trip designer. They’ll reach out within one business day and work with you to create your perfect itinerary.
Thank you
Thank you for your inquiry. One of our Travel Designers will be in touch with you shortly.
Need More Information?
Give us a call or schedule the best time for you by emailing us your preferred call-back time. Our team in Seattle can be reached on +1 888 902 808 (GMT -7), or you can reach us in our Beijing office on +86 10 6465 6602 (GMT +8). We're available from 9am - 6pm, local time.
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Let us know what's on your mind in the form below. Tell us what you're dreaming of, thinking of, or just have questions about (we also have a handy series of FAQs here). Within a business day, you’ll have your very own trip designer on the case.
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