9 days /8 nights
Day 1 - Depart North America
Depart from North America today for Taipei
Day 2 - Arrive Taipei
Arrive in Taipei this evening. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred by private car to your hotel. HOWARD PLAZA HOTEL / GRAND HOTEL.
Day 3 - Taipei
Morning at leisure. Afternoon embark on your half day Taipei city tour (Seat in Coach) to visit the Presidential Square, Chiang Kai- Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine for change of guards ceremony, and the world famous National Palace Museum. The remainder of the day will be free on your own. (B)
Day 4 - Taipei / Sun Moon Lake
This morning you will driven to Sun Moon Lake by bus. Enjoy your tour of Wenwu Temple, Tehua Village, Tse-En Pagoda and the Holy Monk Shrine. Later, check into your hotel. HOTEL DEL LAGO / THE LALU. (B)
Day 5 - Sun Moon Lake / Tainan / Kaohsiung
Following breakfast, proceed to Tainan, the historical town of Taiwan. Your tour includes stops at Kozinga Shrine, Chihkan Lou and Chi Mei Museum. Following the tour, proceed to Kaohsiung City, the largest city in Southern Taiwan. Enjoy your visit to Love River and Leo Ho Night Market. Overnight at Kaohsiung. China
Trust HOTEL / THE SPLENDOR. (B)
Day 6 - Kaohsiung / Kenting / Taitung
Morning drive to Kenting. Enjoy your sightseeing tour of Kenting National Park, Maopitou and Oluanpi Light House. Continue to Taitung via South link Highway. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. FORMOSAN NARUWAN HOTEL / ROYAL CHIHPEN. (B)
Day 7 - Taitung / East Coast / Hualien
Drive this morning to East Coast National Scenic Area. Stops will be made at Siaoliou, Sanhsiantai, Stone Steps, Caves of Eight Immortals. Continue to Hualien and check into your hotel. CHATEAU DE CHINE / PARKVIEW HOTEL. (B)
Day 8 - Hualien / Taroko Gorge / Taipei
Travel this morning to Taroko Gorge to visit Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Caves and Tunnel of nine turns. Afternoon visit Marble Factory followed by drive to Taipei via Suhua Highway. Enroute we will pass by Cingshuei Cliff, one of the most spectacular sights on Taiwan’s Pacific coast. We will also drive through the Hsuei Shan Long Tunnel (8 miles). Upon arrival, check into your hotel. HOWARD PLAZA HOTEL / GRAND HOTEL. (B)
Day 9 - Taipei / North America
This morning transfer by private car to the International Airport for your flight back home. (B)
