Taiwan

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Overview
Highlights
- See the changing of the guard at Martyr’s Shrine
- Visit the Confucius and BaoAn Temples, a Must-See in Taipei
- Stay at the Leader Hotel – Taroko National Park
- Visit Foguanshan Monastery in Kaohsiung
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Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- Meet & greet on arrival and private airport transfers
- All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
- Extensive Sightseeing in Taipei including Martyr’s Shrine and Boan Temples
- Explore Taroko National Park
- Visit Foguanshan Monastery In Kaohsiung
- See the Dragon & Tiger Pagodas and the Spring & Autumn Pavilion on Cijin Island
- Visit Sun Moon Lake
- Travel back to Taipei via High Speed Rail
Itinerary

Welcome to Taiwan and its capital – Taipei! On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour to Longshan Temple, Herb Lane and Dihua Street, ending at one of Taipei’s many night markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Today you will explore Yeliou Geopark, with its famous rock formations, before visiting the former gold-mining town of Jiufen. Built on a steep mountain slope with quaint streets and tea houses, Jiufen offers stunning views over the Pacific Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast
You will explore more of Taipei today, including the Confucius and Baoan Temples, the National Palace Museum, National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Taroko National Park is your destination today. With high peaks, marble-walled canyons and lush vegetation, it certainly lives up to its name: taroko means ‘magnificent and beautiful’ in the indigenous Truku language! You will explor...
Meals: Breakfast
There will be some time at leisure this morning, before you travel along the east coast to Chihpen – known for its hot springs. Along the way, explore the fishing village of Shihtiping, the Stone Steps, Sanxiantai and the Dragon Bridge, plus Siaoyeliou.
Meals: Breakfast
Today your journey continues to Kaohsiung, via Foguanshan Monastery – the biggest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. In Kaohsiung, travel by ferry to Cijin Island - located in the harbour, and explore its Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and Spring and Autumn Pavilion.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, you will travel to Tainan - the former capital of Taiwan, and explore the former Dutch outpost of Chihkan Towers and the serene Confucius Temple, before arriving at the beautiful mountain setting of Sun Moon Lake.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel back to Taipei this morning via high-speed rail. You’ll visit Lukang and explore Old Market Street, before returning to the airport for your onward journey.
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Dates & Availability
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Availability
01-April-2016
31-Mar-2017
$3,405
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
Accommodation
7 nights in good quality hotels (4-5 star)
is subject to change and every effort is made to avoid this. However if a change does become necessary, accommodation of a similar standard will be used.
The Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Located in the heart of Taipei’s financial and business district, the hotel is only 10 minutes from Taipei World Trade Centre and walking distance to MRT Stations. Rooms are elegantly furnished in rosewood mahogany and include mini bar, tea/coffee making facility, safe, hair dryer and broadband internet access. Other facilities include: Business Centre, Gym & Sauna, Outdoor Swimming Pool, restaurant and boutiques.
Leader Hotel, Taroko National Park
Leader Hotel opened in September 2004 and is situated on the Bruwan Plateau and is surrounded by mountains with the Liwu River flowing by. The Village Taroko is designed to be a small tribal village with stand-alone aboriginal-style cabins that also have a traditional Tang Dynasty touch to it. The living rooms are unique in that they are placed outside so that guests can enjoy the surrounding beauty during the day. Amenities include: Western/Chinese style restaurant, Coffee Shop, Disabled access, ice maker and free internet service.
Hotel Royal, Chihpen
Regarded as the premier hotel in Chihpen, the hotel offers plenty of amenities including, ATM’s, coffee shop, restaurant, facilities for disabled, bar, safety deposit boxes, fitness centre, massage, hot springs, swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Rooms include: tea & coffee making facility and have an in-room safe.
Ambassador Hotel, Kaohsiung
Situated on the Love River bank, guests are spoiled with stunning riverside scenery. Here you can choose to take a walk along either side of the river or relax in one of the open-air café’s while enjoying views along the river. The hotel boasts 6 restaurants offering both western and Asian choices, swimming pool, and fitness centre. The rooms include AC, mini bar, in-room safe and internet access.
The Lalu, Sun Moon Lake
Offering a serene view of Sun Moon Lake, the hotel was once the summer vacation spot for the Taiwanese President Chiang Kai Shek. The hotel has undergone recent renovations and offers a restaurant, shops, bar, room service, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool and free in-room Wi-Fi. Rooms include: AC, Balcony, Hairdryer, in-room safe, internet access, tea & coffee making facility.
Cancellation of reservation/s must be provided to us in writing and is subject to the following cancellation fees:
- 90 days or more before departure - loss of deposit
- 89 to 64 days before departure - 25%
- 63 to 43 days before departure - 50%
- 42 to 31 days before departure - 75%
- Within 30 days of departure - 100%
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