DAY 1 – TAIPEI
Arrive in Taipei.
Accommodation: The Landis
DAY 2 – TAIPEI
Full-day tour of Taipei, including the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Martyrs’ Shrine and Longshan Temple. Attend a welcome dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Landis
DAY 3 – SUN MOON LAKE
Drive south to the village of Beipu, home to members of the Hakka ethnic minority. See the traditional architecture and sample Hakka food, then continue to Sun Moon Lake.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Einhan Taihe Hotel
DAY 4 – SUN MOON LAKE
Take a private boat excursion on the lake, then visit the Wenwu Temple and the Tse-en Pagoda.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Einhan Taihe Hotel
DAY 5 – ALISHAN
Drive to the Alishan Forest Park, one of the most spectacular mountainous regions of Taiwan. Afternoon walking tour of the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Alishan House
DAY 6 – TAINAN to FO GUANG SHAN
Early morning ride on the Alishan Forest Railway to see the sunrise (weather permitting) from the summit of Mount Alishan. After breakfast, drive to the charming mountain township of Zhuqi, and take a stroll down historic Fenchihu Old Street. Continue to Tainan to visit Fort Anping and historic Yanping Street. Then proceed to Fo Guang Shan, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Fo Guang Shan Pilgrim’s Lodge
DAY 7 – KENTING NATIONAL PARK to TAITUNG
Rise early and join the monks for morning prayers. Drive south to Kenting National Park, which protects an area of low-lying hills, limestone caves, forests and beaches. Explore the park on foot, then head north towards Taitung. Tonight, enjoy the hot-spring facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Formosan Naruwan Hotel and Resort
DAY 8 – HUALIEN
Drive north through the East Coast National Scenic Area towards Hualien.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lakeshore Hotel Hualien
DAY 9 – TAROKO GORGE to TAIPEI
Morning visit to the remarkable Taroko Gorge. Drive to Taipei with a stop at Kavalan Whiskey Distillery for a tour and tasting. Tonight, attend a farewell dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: The Landis
DAY 10 – TAIPEI
Tour ends in Taipei.
Meals: Breakfast
