8-day Premium Private Tour To Southern Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake And Alishan

Itinerary

Day 1: From Taipei to Taichung

Stop At: Rainbow Village Taichung, No. 25, Lane 56, Chun'an Road, Nantun, Taichung 408 Taiwan
Travel to the colorful Rainbow Village, a small village that was saved by the artwork of the creative "Rainbow Grandpa," to learn about the inspiring story behind Rainbow Village.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Lin Family Mansion and Garden, No.9, Ximen St., Bianqiao District, Banqiao, New Taipei 22056 Taiwan
Go back in time & Imagine yourself to be aristocrats at the grand Wufeng Lin Family Mansion
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gaomei Wetland, Gaomei Road, Qingshui District, Qingshui, Taichung Taiwan
Get in touch with nature at the unique Gao-mei Wetlands.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Feng Chia Night Market, Wenhua Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 407
You will visit one of the most popular night market in Central Taiwan-Fengjia night market, and taste the local cuisine there. (at guest's own expense)
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3.5-star In Sky hotel Taichung (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 2: From Taichung to Chiayi

Stop At: Xiluo, Xiluo, Yunlin
Visit the local soy sauce maker and enjoy an intimate experience learning how soy sauce is made the traditional way.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, No. 888, Gugong Blvd, Taibao City, Taibao 612 Taiwan
View over 5,000 years of imperial Chinese artifacts and learn about history at the city's National Palace Museum's Southern Branch before eating your heart out at a traditional night market.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wenhua Road Night Market, Wenhua Road, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan 600
Visit a city so devoted to food that it was featured on Netflix's "Street Food" series & try traditional Taiwanese snacks at the Chiayi night market.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: 4-star Hotel Day Plus - Teascape (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 3: From Chiayi to Alishan

Stop At: Alishan, Alishan, Chiayi County
Enter the Alishan National Park and handpick tea at a local tea farm with breathtaking views. Enjoy a leisurely hike through the park's natural forest, enjoying Taiwan's mountainous terrain that supports ideal tea growing conditions.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Fenqi Hu Old Street, Zhuqi Taiwan
Discover the old market street of Fenqihu and savor a variety of delicious snacks & a traditional lunch
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
• Dinner: Dinner at 4-star Alishan House history (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
Accommodation included: 4-star Alishan House history (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 4: From Alishan to Kaohsiung

Stop At: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, No. 59, Zhongzheng Vil., Zhongzheng Vil., Alishan Township, Alishan Taiwan
In the morning, we’ll get up early and hop on the Alishan Forest Railway to catch a glimpse of the amazing sunrise at Alishan (optional) & the area’s famed “sea of clouds” that appear in the hours around dawn.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lianchitan Zonghe Youle Qu, Zuoying District, Zuoying, Kaohsiung 813 Taiwan
Walk around Lotus Pond and marvel at larger-than-life statues and pagodas.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Fo Guang Shan, No.153, Xingtian Road, Dashu District, Dashu District, Kaohsiung 84049 Taiwan
Explore the spacious grounds and see the world's largest bronze Buddha statue at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Center, Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: 5-star The Grand HiLai Hotel (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 5: From Kaohsiung to Kenting

Stop At: Pingtung City, Pingtung County, Taiwan 900
Visit a local, award-winning chocolate farm that combines local ingredients to create innovative novelties & experience a chocolate tasting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kenting National Park, Kenting National Park
Then, head to Taiwan's beautiful beaches in Kenting and kick back at this resort town.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: 3-star Hotel Day Plus Kenting (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 6: From Kenting to Tainan

Stop At: Tainan, Tainan
Embark on a Cultural Heritage Tour to Tainan, Taiwan's oldest city, to learn about the island's history dating all the way back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial periods.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Guohua Street, Yongkang District, Tainan City, Taiwan 710
Search for the Taiwanese dessert, and try the city's famous food.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Zhengxing Street, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
Search for the Taiwanese dessert & try the city's famous food.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hayashi Department Store, No.63 Section 2, Zhongyi Road, Zhongxi District, West Central District, Tainan 700 Taiwan
Explore a Japanese heritage site: the Hayashi Department Store, one of the best known historical relics in Tainan.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: 4-star Hotel The Place Tainan (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 7: From Tainan to Sun Moon Lake

Stop At: Tainan, Tainan
Eat like a local and gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan's food culture as you explore the island's most traditional food mecca, Shueisian Temple traditional market, with your knowledgeable local guide. Have the best milkfish congee in Tainan for lunch (at guest's expense.)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, Yuchi 555 Taiwan
Then heading to Sun Moon Lake to take an electric, luxurious boat ride across Taiwan's largest and most beautiful lake & and enjoy great scenery.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel
• Dinner: Dinner at 5-star The LaLu(DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
Accommodation included: 5-star The LaLu(DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent

Day 8: From Nantou to Taipei

Stop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, Yuchi 555 Taiwan
Morning tour a quaint tea factory and enjoy a tasting of Sun Moon Lake's world-renowned artisan black tea while gaining a deep understanding of the region's devoted tea culture.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yuchi, Yuchi, Nantou
Sip fine coffee at a hidden coffee shop with tall ceilings and breathtaking views of the Nantou hillside & enjoy your relaxing afternoon high up in the mountains before returning to Taipei.

Enjoy your relaxing afternoon at coffee with beautiful views at Lugao coffee farm
Duration: 1 hour

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