5-day Classic Taiwan Eastern Beauty Private Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Taipei to Hualien

Stop At: Qixingtan Beach, Qixing Street, Xincheng 971 Taiwan
After meeting the group in Taipei, we’ll head down the magnificent east coast to Hualien county, where we’ll visit a beautiful pebble-strewn beach with famously clear blue waters.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Liyu Lake, No.27, Sec. 1, Chinan Rd., Shoufeng Taiwan
Spend a lovely afternoon at Liyu Lake, the largest inland lake in Hualien. You can cycle or hike around the lake, fully enjoy the relaxing time here.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hualien Dongdamen Tourist Night Market, Hualien, Hualien City Taiwan
After checking into the hotel, our friendly guide will take you to spend the evening eating and watching street performances at the Dongdamen night market. (at guest's expense)
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent

Day 2: From Hualien to Taitung

Stop At: Baxian Cave, Changbin Town, Changbin Taiwan
We’ll stop to visit the Baxian, or “eight deities” caves, known both for their geological features and religious iconography.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sanxiantai, Northeast of Chengdong Town, Chenggong Township Taiwan
Further down the coast, we’ll stop for a hike in Sanxiantai, whose long arched footbridge connects the rocky coast with a neighboring island. You will be enjoy the layback atmosphere at beach.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Dulan Sugar Factory Cultural Park, No.61 Doulan Village, Donghe Town, Donghe Taiwan
In the afternoon we’ll visit the town of Dulan, known for its tribal artists, surfing scene and laid-back vibe before a quick stop at the sugar factory.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hoya Resort Hotel Taitung (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent

Day 3: Taitung Exploration Day

Stop At: Taitung, Taitung
On day three we’ll visit a most unusual museum, one made not of brick and glass but of interconnected trees, part of a forest preserve maintained and protected by members of the local Bunun tribe. We’ll learn about the lives and cultures of SE Taiwan’s indigenous peoples, enjoy tribal cuisine, and even do a bit of tree climbing ourselves. Afterward, we’ll head back to Taitung city to chill out and explore.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hoya Resort Hotel Taitung (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent

Day 4: Taitung to Hualien

Stop At: Hualien, Hualien
Having reached the southern extent of our tour, we'll begin the trek back north, traveling through the spectacular Rift Valley. With the coastal mountains to the east and the central mountains to the west, we'll pass through some of Taiwan's most gorgeous landscape. Activities for today include a bicycle ride through the rice paddies in Chishang, a visit to the Tropic of Cancer Marker, and fresh ice cream at the Guangfu Sugar Factory. We'll head back to Hualien to enjoy local snacks at the at Hualien Golden Triangle Shopping District before checking into our hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Classic 3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (or equivalent)

Day 5: Taroko Gorge to Taipei

Stop At: Taroko Gorge, Xinchen Township, Xiulin Taiwan
On the last day of our Eastern Beauty Tour, we'll head to Taroko Gorge and spend some time exploring the place some call Taiwan's Grand Canyon. We'll drive along a picturesque road quite literally carved into the canyon walls, stopping for lunch with a marvelous view, visit a temple, shrine or waterfall, and even take a brief hike into the gorge itself. After gorging ourselves on scenery, we'll head back to the coast for the final leg of our Eastern Beauty Tour - a spectacular evening drive back up the eastern coast.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.