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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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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 16^th 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.

Trip Length 11 Days

from USD

$4,516 /person

Private Tour

春 spring

夏 summer

秋 fall

冬 winter

Nature & Wildlife , Food , Adventures

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

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Basic Itinerary

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 | 2

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
Day 3 | 4

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
Day 5

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
Day 6 | 7

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
Day 8 | 9

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
Day 10 | 11

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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FEATURED HOTELS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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