Itinerary
- Day 1
Lugang
You'll start with hotel pickup and head to Lugang, a historic West Coast town that's home to over 200 temples. The day focuses on two major religious sites - Longshan and Tianhou temples, which are significant in Taiwan's spiritual landscape. After exploring the temples, you'll walk through art-filled alleys to see local crafts and artists at work, then try some regional dishes for lunch or an early dinner. By evening, you'll transfer to Chiayi and check into a 4-star hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Taipei, Taiwan (At your accommodation in Taipei city, 08:30 - 09:00)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to Lugang
- Visit Longshan Temple
- Visit Tianhou Temple
- Exploration of historic Lugang town
- Learn about the history and stories of the old town
- Experience traditional art and design in Lugang old lanes and alleys
- Electric rickshaw tour through Lugang's charming streets and alleys
- Sample local dishes
Landmarks/POIs Longshan Temple Tianhou Temple 
- Day 2
Chiayi to Alishan
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll travel into the mountains to see central Taiwan's natural landscape. There's a stop at a tea farm where you can learn how tea grows in these regions and taste high mountain oolong tea, which the area is known for producing. From there, the route continues higher into Alishan Scenic area. You'll have time to relax and watch the sunset from the mountains before heading to your 3-star hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transit from Chiayi to Alishan area
- Experience lush green tea plantations along Taixingyan Trail
- Learn about tea cultivation and sample high mountain oolong tea
- Visit Yuantan Ecological Park
- Witness sunset at Alishan
Landmarks/POIs Taixingyan Trail Yuantan Ecological Park Alishan Scenic Area 
- Day 3
Alishan to Taipei
If you get up early and weather cooperates, you can catch the Alishan Forest Railway to the peak to see the sea of clouds rolling through the valleys at sunrise (the tour guide doesn't join this early morning activity). You'll then spend time hiking among thousand-year-old cypress trees in the forest. After you depart at 10:30 am, there's a stop in Taichung to visit the National Taichung Theater, which was designed by a Pritzker Prize-winning architect. From there, you'll head back to Taipei.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Take the Alishan Forest Railway to the peak (independently)
- Witness the sea of clouds at sunrise (independently, tour guide not accompanying)
- Explore thousand-year-old ancient Taiwan cypress trees along the trails
- Visit National Taichung Theater
- Return to Taipei
Landmarks/POIs Alishan Forest Railway National Taichung Theater
