Best of Taiwan

Cities Covered:

• Taipei                    : 4 Nights
• Taichung                : 2 Nights

Highlights:

Taipei:

• Taipei 101 Observatory
• City Tour of Taipei
• National Palace Museum & Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
• Shopping at Ximending Shopping District & Dihua Street
• Yangmingshan National Park
• Beitou Thermal Valley
• Jiufen Old Street & Shifen Old Street
• Visit Yehliu Geopark

Sun Moon Lake & Taichung:

• Boating at Sun Moon Lake
• Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village with Scenic Cable Car Ride
• Amusement Park with Rides
• City Tour of Taichung
• Flower Garden & Rainbow Village
• Visit Taichung National Theater
• Free time at Gaomei Wetlands

Meals:

• 06 Breakfast at Hotels
• 06 Lunches at Indian Restaurant
• 06 Dinner at Indian Restaurant
• 2 x 500ml Water Bottle Per Person Per Day

Guide:

• English Speaking Local Guide
• Experienced Tour Manager

Extra Toppings:

• Indian Snacks Bag with Tea Sachets (Will be handed over in Pre Departure Get Together)
• 1 Backpack per family with Travel Adaptor

Day 1:- Arrive Taipei. Evening Taipei 101 Observatory.

(Lunch & Dinner)

Welcome to Taipei, Taiwan.

Taipei is Taiwan’s economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance. Taipei is a friendly city whose allure lies in its blend of Chinese culture with a curious fusion of Japanese, Southeast Asian and American influences.

Arrive Taoyuan International Airport, clear immigration and transfer to hotel.

Enroute Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Arrive at hotel and Check-in. (Check-in from 3 PM onwards)

Freshen up and get ready for visit to Taipei 101 Observatory.

Experience Taipei 101’s high-speed elevator to the observatory deck and take in 360-degree views of the city. Launch into the sky aboard one of the world’s fastest elevators as you ascend the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. Once the tallest building in the world, this exhilarating 37-second ride to the 89th floor is a bucket-list adventure you won’t want to miss. From the observation decks on the 87th, 88th floors, and the rooftop, take in endless views that stretch for miles—a truly heart-stopping experience that will leave you in awe.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post dinner, transfer back to hotel.

Day 2:- Depart Taipei / Arrive Sun Moon Lake. (Approx 250kms / 03 hrs) Boating at Sun Moon Lake.  Visit Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village with Scenic Cable Car Ride & Amusement Park.  Arrive Taichung (Approx 80kms / 1.30hrs).

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, checkout and transfer to Sun Moon Lake..

Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan’s largest, prettiest, and most famous lake. Known for its stunning vistas, scenic bikeways, black tea, and nearly extinct Indigenous group, it truly earns its spot on most visitors’ itineraries.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake by taking a boat trip, which is pleasant, comfortable, and environmentally friendly. Travel between Shuishe Pier, Xuan Guang Temple Pier, and Ita Shao Pier, and freely cruise on the colorful lake, which is a delightful experience not to be missed.

Proceed for Lunch at Restaurant.

Post lunch, visit The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village – Taiwan’s first large-scale cultural facility that takes on aboriginal tribes as its main theme.

Discover the rich heritage and thrilling attractions of the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. You’ll explore authentic tribal villages, enjoy vibrant performances, and learn about indigenous customs and crafts through interactive exhibits.

Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village has three theme parks: the European Palace Garden, the Aboriginal Villages and Amusement Isle. Amusement facilities in these three theme parks include joy ride, cultural square, artistic fountain, museums, aboriginal dance show, etc. The Culture Village is entertaining and educational, perfect for families on holidays.

Cable Car Route: The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway connects the village to the Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center, providing 20-minute panoramic aerial views over the mountains and lake.

Later proceed to Taichung.

Arrive Taichung and proceed for dinner.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 3:- City Tour of Taichung. Visit Rainbow Village and Taichung National Theater. Sunset at Gaomei Wetlands.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for City tour of Taichung.

Visit Taichung Flower Garden where you’ll stroll among endless rows of vibrant blooms, snap Instagram-worthy photos, and breathe in the fragrant floral air that fills the gardens.

Next, visit Rainbow Village

All of the paintings on the house walls here were made by Grandpa Rainbow, Mr. Huang Yung-Fu. The colorful artworks show elements of the village and Grandpa Rainbow’s creativity, full of childlike fun. Visitors from all over the world have come here to take pictures of the art. The village is a highly popular tourist attraction in Taichung.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post Lunch, continue to the city tour.

Visit Taichung National Theatre for a photo opportunity. This building is not just being used for opera, the building itself is an opera. Enter the hall, and you begin a transformative journey through this ingeniously-designed opera.

The venue has six stories, featuring the Grand Theater, Playhouse, a magical Sky Garden and a shopping center. On the second basement level there are Black Box, Rehearsal Rooms, and a mechanical room. Outdoors there are a fountain, Outdoor Plaza and Outdoor Theater.

Later, visit Gaomei Wetlands. Spanning 1,500 acres, this stunning mud tidal flat, established in 2005, offers a serene escape into nature with its mix of sand and soil textures. It is one of the most touristy place in Taichung and many tourists come here to see spectacular sunset.

Capture dreamy, Instagram-worthy photos in a breath-taking view in Gaomei Wetlands.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer to hotel.

Day 4:- Depart Taichung /Arrive Taipei (Approx 165kms / 02hrs). City Tour of Taipei.  Visit National Palace Museum & Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. Evening Free for Shopping at Ximending Shopping District.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Taipei.

Our journey to Taipei takes approximately 02 hours.

Arrive Taipei and proceed for City Tour.

Our first visit will be at National Palace Museum.

The museum holds a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of artifacts and artworks, primarily comprising items relocated from the Beijing Palace Museumand other institutions in the mainland China during the government of the Republic of China’s retreat to Taiwan.

Later, visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. It is a major landmark and represents Taiwan’s journey from an authoritarian government to a free and open society. It earns high praise for its grand and majestic atmosphere, marked by monumental architecture and beautifully manicured gardens.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post lunch, enjoy free time for shopping at Ximending Shopping District.

Ximending Night Market is a pedestrian shopping area during the day and night. It’s one of the must visit Night Markets when you visit Taipei. Known for its high-end fashion, Ximending hosts a bustling night market filled with local hawkers.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer to the hotel and Check in.

Day 5:- Visit Yangmingshan National Park. Beitou Thermal Valley. Evening Free for Leisure at Dihua Street.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Taipei Nature & City Tour.

Visit Yangmingshan National Park.

It is known for its volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and seasonal flower scenery. Locals and visitors alike flock to Yangmingshan to go hiking, see cherry blossoms, and bathe in thermal hot springs, making it one of the most popular places to visit. Its natural beauty and diverse activities make it a highly rewarding destination.

The park is designed in traditional Chinese style. The natural beauty of the part has won it the reputation as urban forest and the Taipei garden.

The park is characterized by a large clock made of flowers with a diameter of 22 feet. Water runs around the flower clock and music is played every hour. The clock is the characteristic of Yangming Park.

Continue to Beitou Thermal Valley, a famous geothermal area with steaming sulphuric waters. Beitou’s ‘must see’ attraction, Thermal Valley is a spectacular geothermal park and bubbling hot spring that locals often refer to as ‘Hell Valley’.

Later back to Taipei and proceed for lunch.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Post lunch, we will visit Dihua Street.

If you want to understand Taipei beyond modern shopping malls and night markets, Dihua Street is one of the best places to start. Dihua Street is a historic street filled with traditional shops, local snacks, and cultural heritage. It’s a great place to find traditional souvenirs like lanterns and ceramics or buy tea in Taipei. The area also features some interesting temples, traditional street foods, and great cooking classes.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer back to hotel.

Day 6:- Full Day Northern Taiwan Tour. Visit Jiufen Old Street & Shifen Old Street. Visit Yehliu Geopark.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) 

After Breakfast at hotel, proceed for a scenic Northern Taiwan tour.

Discover the highlights of Taiwan’s northeast coast!

Launch a lantern in Shifen, explore Old Street in Jiufen, and admire the rock formations in Yehliu.

Our first stop will be at Jiufen to explore Taiwan’s history and culture.

Walk along the famous Old Street and admire the Japanese-inspired architecture. Tourists from all over the country are attracted by the retro buildings and unique landscape of sloping fields in this mountain city.

The narrow street of Jiufen Old Street, which goes along the hill, has gathered all kinds of stores. The good smell of the traditional food is everywhere. Besides, there are antique toys, special Taiwanese souvenirs and other dazzling array shopping options for tourists to choose from. Tourists can explore the unknown in the lanes and alleys in Jiufen, and admire its beauty from different angles.

We then proceed to scenic town of Shifen – a charming and nostalgic place.

Discover a town rich in culture, history, and natural scenery, including Shifen Waterfall. Create a Chinese lantern with a wish written on it, then release it into the sky.

Lunch at Indian Restaurant.

Later, visit the natural classroom Yehliu Geopark. Explore the bizarre terrain formed by thousands of years of geological movement, which have forced the mountain to jut out of the ocean. Cute Princess, a rock that resembles a girl with a pony tail, is considered the successor of Queen’s Head. Admire the Queen’s Head rock formation and more before returning to Taipei.

Return to Taipei in the evening.

Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Post Dinner, transfer back to hotel.

Day 7:- Depart Taipei / Arrive Home.

(Breakfast)

After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Taipei Airport for your flight back home, collecting all of those wonderful memories and souvenirs gathered from Taiwan Holidays.