   
Shaped roughly like a tobacco leaf,
Taiwan is 240 miles long and 85 miles wide at the broadest points. Hills and
mountains cover two thirds of the island, offering some truly splendid scenery. Many
elements account for the enchantment of Taiwan foremost among them is the embodiment of
China's millennia old culture into a contemporary society.
In Taiwan you will find Chinese Festivals, shrines,
temples and pagados and the people are extremely courteous and hospitable. You will
also find some of the world's finest and most authentic Chinese cuisine, however you might
not be tempted to eat all parts of the anatomy offered as a "delicacy"!
The climate is temperate in the north and
tropical in the south. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and the northern gateway to
the island. It is essentially a busy commercial city but there are some sights to
see. At night a visit to the famous Snake Alley Market is a must, but not for the
squeamish!
For entertainment there are a number of bars and
clubs located behind the Imperial Hotel in Shuang Cheng Street, and for dining why not try
a traditional Mongolian BBQ? To the north of Taipei past the splendid Grand Hotel is
the National Palace Museum which houses the world's largest and most priceless collection
of Chinese Art Treasures.
 A visit to the museum is a must and can be included into a
tour of the city.
On the east coast of Taiwan is Taroko Gorge, one of the most
awesome natural wonders of the world. 19km long and in places more than 900 metres
high, the towering cliffs contain billions of tonnes of marble. We can arrange a day
tour which includes a roundtrip flight from Taipei to Hualien and a journey by coach
through the winding gorge and tunnels as far as Tienhsiang.
In the highlands of Taiwan is scenic Sun Moon
Lake, and further south accessible by train from Chiayi is Mount Ali. Overnight can
be spent at Alishan House followed by a steam train ride to the summit of Mount Chu to view the sunrise
above the sea of clouds.
Descending from Mount Ali one can either return
to Taipei by train or proceed south to the southern gateway city of Kaohsiung. Like
its neighbour Hong Kong there are numerous regional flights enabling Taiwan to become part
of your Individual Multi-Centre Itinerary.
 Half-day tour of Taipei City & Palace
Museum
Taipei - the name means "North Taiwan"
- is the principal cultural and economic metropolis. The tour affords a glimpse of Chinese
culture and the bustling city. It includes a visit to the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
dedicated to the late President, passing the Presidential Square enroute. Watch the
Changing of the Honor Guards ceremony at the Martyrs’ Shrine and onwards to the
National Palace Museum which houses the world’s largest and most priceless collection
of Chinese art treasures.
Also included is a visit to the Taiwan Handicraft
Center before returning via Grand Hill.
3 days/2 nights Sun Moon Lake & Mount
Ali
SUN MOON LAKE & MOUNT ALl
Alishan, a range of 18 peaks flanking the great
north-south Central Mountain Range is linked by a narrow-gauged railway to the town of
Chiayi. The alpine train journey is 75 kilometres long, crosses 77 bridges and passes
through 50 tunnels. The 3 hour journey traverses the tropical, subtropical and temperate
zones before terminating in the frigid zone beyond Alishan village. One of the greatest
attractions is that a vantage point on nearby Mt Chu (Celebration Mountain) affords an
enthralling view of the Sea of Clouds ringing Yushan (Mt Jade), the loftiest peak in North
East Asia.
DAY 01: Leave Taipei by bus to Sun Moon
Lake for overnight. Full Day Sun Moon Lake tour.
DAY 02: Enbus for the town of Chiayi and
transfer to the alpine train for ascent to Mount All. Tour of Alishan Forest Recreation
Area begins with a visit to a 3,000 year old cypress named The Sacred Tree, struck dead by
lightning in 1947. Tour the village museum, The Two Sisters Pond, Three Generation Tree as
well as Ali Forest Park. Overnight at Mount Ali.
DAY 03: (Optional Sunrise View by
ancient train to Mount Chu) Enbus for Taipei
 Full Day Taroko Gorge Tour
One of the greatest and most awesome natural
wonders of the world is the 19 kilometre (12 mile) long Taroko Gorge at the eastern
terminus of the scenic East-West Cross Island Highway also called "The Rainbow of
Treasure Island". The towering cliffs of the gorge, some more than 900 metres high,
contain billions of tons of marble deposits.
Pickup from hotel for transfer to the domestic
airport for flight to Hualien. On arrival, transfer to a coach for the drive to the
Gateway of the Taroko Gorge, passing the Eternal Spring Shrine, the Swallow Grotto, Nine
Turns Tunnel, and the Marble Bridge, towards the town of Tienhsiang, nestling in a valley
450 metres above sea level. After lunch, return to Hualien for a one hour song and dance
performance by aborigines of the Ami tribe at the Ami Culture Village. After a short visit
to the Marble Processing Factory, transfer to Hualien airport for flight to Taipei in the
evening. (Optional overnight stay in Hualien at the Grand Formosa Resort ).
3 days/2 nights Sun Moon Lake &
Taroko Gorge
The poetically named Sun Moon Lake is a year
round resort situated 762 metres above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan.
DAY 01: Depart Taipei by bus to Sun
Moon Lake through the town of Taichung, a journey that takes us through rice, sugar-cane,
tea and pineapple plantations. On arrival, tour the Wen Wu Temple dedicated to the sage
Confucius and Kuan Ti - God of War, Tzu En Pagoda and Hsuan Chuang Temple. The day ends
with a visit to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village of primitive dwellings and
cultural artifacts representing Taiwan’s nine surviving aborigine tribes. Overnight
at Sun Moon Lake.
DAY 02: Enbus for Taipei. On route,
visit the renowned Oolong Tea Field. On arrival in Taipei, transfer to the airport for
flight to Hualien for overnight stay.
DAY 03: Leave Hualien in the
morning for full day Taroko Gorge tour before returning to Taipei by evening flight.
4 Days Round Trip Island Tour
DAY 01: Depart Taipei by bus (or
train) to Sun Moon Lake for overnight. Full Day Sun Moon Lake tour.
DAY 02: Enbus for Kaohsiung, an
international seaport located on the southwest coast of Taiwan. On the way, tour Fokuang
Shan (Buddha Torch Mountain), which attracts pilgrims from all parts of Asia. Crowning the
summit is a statue of Buddha, 25 metres tall that stands on a pedestal 12 metres high. The
statue is flanked by 480 other images each of them 1.8 metres high. Visit also Cheng Ching
(Clear Crystal) Lake resort area renowned for its lover’s bridge, ornate pavilions
and the Chung Hsing (Restoration) Pagoda, one of the best known landmarks in Taiwan. Tour
ends with a visit to the Lotus Lake area, site of the newest Confucian temple, which
houses the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Overnight in Kaohsiung.
DAY 03: Enbus for the town of
Chiayi and transfer to the alpine train for ascent to Mount Ali Tour of Alishan Forest
Recreation Area.
DAY 04: (Optional Sunrise View by
ancient train to Mount Chu) Enbus for the town of Lungtan for a visit to Chinese
Lilliputian land Window On China. The complex covers 2 Hectares and features an incredible
50,000 Lilliputian representations of people as well as 56 historical and contemporary
sites found in Taiwan and mainland China. Miniature reproductions are so exact that they
are indistinguishable from the originals. Sights include The Great Wall, Forbidden Palace
and Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Enbus for Taipei and transfer to hotel.
TAILOR MADE ROUND ISLAND TOUR
DAY 01:
Arrive Taipei - Meet and Greet - transfer to your hotel .
DAY 02
Half day private tour of Taipei city and Palace Musuem - Evening tour of Snake Alley and Night Market
DAY 03
Private transfer to Yang Ming Shan - stay 2 nights at the Tien Lai Hot Springs
DAY 04
Private sightseeing tour of Tamsui - visit Shihsanhang Musuem , Fishermen's Wharf , Hung Mao Cheng,
Tamsui Old Street and Guanou Nature Park .
DAY 05
Private transfer to Taipei Railway Station - Take the Tze Chiang Line to Taichung - on arrival , a private transfer to Sun Moon Lake - Stay 2 nights at the superb LALU Resort
DAY 06
Full Day Sun Moon Lake tour.
DAY 07
Private transfer to Taichung train station - to Chiayi - and
transfer to the alpine train for ascent to Mount All. Tour of Alishan Forest Recreation
Area begins with a visit to a 3,000 year old cypress named The Sacred Tree, struck dead by
lightning in 1947. Tour the village museum, The Two Sisters Pond, Three Generation Tree as
well as Ali Forest Park. Overnight at Mount Ali Alishan House
DAY 08
(Optional Sunrise View by
ancient train to Mount Chu)
Private transfer by car to Kaohsiung, an
international seaport located on the southwest coast of Taiwan. On the way, tour Fokuang
Shan (Buddha Torch Mountain), which attracts pilgrims from all parts of Asia. Crowning the
summit is a statue of Buddha, 25 metres tall that stands on a pedestal 12 metres high. The
statue is flanked by 480 other images each of them 1.8 metres high.
DAY 09
Visit Cheng Ching
(Clear Crystal) Lake resort area renowned for its lover’s bridge, ornate pavilions
and the Chung Hsing (Restoration) Pagoda, one of the best known landmarks in Taiwan. Tour
ends with a visit to the Lotus Lake area, site of the newest Confucian temple, which
houses the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Overnight in Kaohsiung.
Afternoon visit to Meinung - centre for paper umbrellas
DAY 10
Full day private tour of Kenting National Park and Maopitou.
DAY 11
Private transfer to train station for journey on the Southern Star Round Island Train to Taitung - Overnight at the Taitung Formosan Naruwan Hotel
DAY 12
Continue journey by train to Hualien .Stay 2 nights at the Grand Formosa Hualien
DAY 13
Private full day tour of Taroko Gorge
DAY 14
Either train or plane journey to Taipei - Stay 2 nights at your choice of hotel
DAY 15
Private tour of the Northern Coast and Yehliu
DAY 16
Departure
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