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A Taste of Taiwan by Train

9 days
Start and end in Taipei
4.4
9 traveler reviews
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Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 25 to 99
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Highlights

  • Indulge on street food delights in Taipei’s night markets
  • Cycle the majestic forested trails surrounding Sun Moon Lake
  • Slurp down traditional beverages at a tea factory tasting session
  • Dine on local delicacies in Taiwan’s underrated culinary capital
  • Discover the quirky pagodas, luscious nature parks and artsy spaces of Kaohsiung City
  • Traverse the epic bridges, hillside trails and surreal caves of Taroko Gorge
  • Take part in a soulful sky lantern release on Shifen Old Street
  • Get the lowdown on Taiwanese cuisine on a Taipei cooking masterclass

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Taiwan!
  2. Day 2 Tour Taipei and take the train to Taichung
  3. Day 3 Cycle, sip tea and visit a temple at Sun Moon Lake
  4. Day 4 Work up an appetite in Taiwan’s culinary capital
  5. Day 5 Unique temples, vibrant artworks and a cycling experience in Cijin Island
  6. Day 6 Mountains and Beaches
  7. Day 7 Mountain towns, street food delights and an unforgettable lantern experience
  8. Day 8 A Taiwanese cooking masterclass to round off the trip
  9. Day 9 Until next time, Taiwan!
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Number of tours

16

Age Range

25 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.7
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  • VT
    · November 26th, 2024
    Everything was great: visits, transport, restaurants, hotels. The only thing that could get better was the guide, L.W., who was far more interested in food then in culture, and made us spent twice as long time sipping coffee at the Grand Hotel then visiting the National Palace Museum. When I told her: "Please, let's finally go to this museum, only an hour is left now before the closure, and this is labelled a "cultural trip"; she said: "Well, im my view it is not a cultural trip but a trip by train". Disappointing.
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your review regarding your recent trip with us. We are sorry to hear that you felt disappointed by some of the aspects of this trip. We have passed pass your feedback onto our product department so they can review... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • CB
    · October 23rd, 2024
    My guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a great pride in Taiwan. It was an older group she was very understanding of all our needs and limitations.
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you had a great time in Taiwan and we hope to see you again soon!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • LW
    · October 23rd, 2024
    I am still in Taiwan as I prepare to fly home Lily the guide was great and I kinda missed her guidance and commentary the past couple of days But I did go back to the Museum for a full day session on her inspiration She is a helpful, kind person whose love for her country shines through her presentations.
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely review and the kind words about Lily We appreciate you taking the time to send us this feedback and we cannot wait to welcome you on another trip in the future!
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • RK
    · April 2nd, 2024
    The trip was great, we had a wide variety of activities / locations, from temples to cooking classes. The trains were good, and Vincent is a knowledgeable and engaging guide. The only criticism would be the quality of the accommodation, and particularly the FX hotels were run down and in need of refreshing (mould in showers, noisy aircon, etc).
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you had a great time on our Taste of Taiwan trip and we hope to see you again soon! Your feedback regarding teh accommodations is very valuable to us and the product team have reviewed this for trips... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • A Taste of Taiwan by Train reviewer 5
    · April 1st, 2024
    Overall..good to very good. Full program that covers key elements of Taiwan tourist attractions. Main contributor to success though was tour guide Vincent Chiang ! Outstanding performance.
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review following your recent trip with us to Taiwan. We are pleased to hear that you had a brilliant time exploring and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to Vincent!
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • A Taste of Taiwan by Train reviewer 6
    · April 1st, 2024
    We had a great time on the daily tours and our...
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you had a great time In Taiwan, and we hope to see you again soon!
    Trip date: March 2024
  • MG
    · March 9th, 2024
    Everything was perfectly organized, hotels were...
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you had a lovely time on our trip to Taiwan. We look forward to welcoming you onto another one of our trips in the future!
    Trip date: February 2024
  • JW
    · March 8th, 2024
    The basics were in place, everything happened when planned, I.e. meals and transport. The hotels were ok but there was a mix up with checking into the first one in Taiwan which took ages to sort out. The guide was helpful and responsive but I felt she needed more of a script as her English was limited. Overall she did a good job with a difficult group in bad weather. I would not spend so long in Taiwan, 7 days would have been enough.
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for your review following your recent trip with us to Taiwan! We hope that you had a lovely time. We have also passed your feedback onto our product development team for their review. We look forward to welcoming you onto another one of our... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • SY
    · January 9th, 2024
    Lily Wang, our tour guide for this Taiwan trip...
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    Culture Trip commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely review and the kind words about Lily. We are pleased to hear that you had a great time on our trip to Taiwan. We look forward to welcoming you onto another one of our trips in the future!
    Trip date: December 2023

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9 days
A Taste of Taiwan by Train
From Taipei to Taipei

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    Allan

    Asked on May 8th, 2025

    can you confirm this is a definite departure the accom would be 04-06 sept

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten May 2025

      The September 6th departure is not guaranteed as of yet. We do so once 4 travelers are confirmed via deposit.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on May 8th, 2025

    Can you please give me a price on extra nights before and after the trip

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten May 2025

      We can request pre and post nights from our local office at a rate of US$105 per night.

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    Adam

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Would the lake cycling part of the trip as mentioned in the itinerary be suitable for an older person? And if I was open to sharing accommodation as a solo traveller would I still be charged the single supplement?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten April 2025

      The cycling is fairly flat and lasts approx. 1 hour. None of our activities are mandatory so if you do not feel up o it on the day you can take additional free time. As a solo traveler you can choose the twin share option which means we will pair you with another same sex traveler, or there is a private room option which has an additional cost. These options will be shown when you select a date and room type for the booking.

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    Tiffany

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    I need to know our meeting point and accommodation first night in taiwan

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten March 2025

      The group meets in the hotel (Hu House, or similar) at 5pm on the first day for a welcome meeting followed by a group dinner.

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      Tiffany

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      When are we going to receive details of all hotel accommodations, train schedule etc?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten March 2025

      The pre departure docs are E-mailed approx. 30 days prior, so I expect them to be sent in the coming days.

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      Tiffany

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Do you guys purchase a Taiwan Rail Pass for our tour? If yes, can we have a digital copy of the ticket so that we can use it for our commute from the Airport into City Centre?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten April 2025

      The team purchase group tickets for the individual rail sections. We do not have anything to share that can be used from the airport to the city.

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    Edwin

    Asked on February 23rd, 2025

    When is the deposit due for booking?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten February 2025

      At the time of booking, a deposit of $100 per person is required, with the final balance due no later than 55 days prior to departure.

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    Kristina

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    Is this tour wheelchair friendly? We have 1 person that will be in a wheelchair and not able to take the bike ride. Are there any other stops which are not wheelchair friendly?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      The trip involves a fair amount of physical activity and sometimes challenging terrain in the national parks, which might not be suitable for travelers with mobility issues or those who rely on wheelchairs. The requirement to handle luggage through train stations and onto trains also indicates that some assistance may be needed for those who have difficulty with physical tasks. I would not necerserraly concider the trip wheel chair friendly.

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    Werner

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    How can I request pre-tour accommodation?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      You can request additional accommodation by contacting the operator, and they will provide a quote for the requested dates.

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    Rudolf

    Asked on January 11th, 2025

    What is the cost for a single supplement?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      The cost for a private room as a single supplement is an additional $410.

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    Carole

    Asked on December 29th, 2024

    How can I join the group in the Sun Moon lake if I do not know how to ride a bicycle?

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      Carole

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Please explain is the night of Day 8 stay in FX hotel Taipei? If yes, why the End point is Park City Hotel in Hualien?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      We will only be offering the Sun Moon Lake Cycling until March 2024. We have replaced this with a Boat Cruise.

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    Ariadna

    Asked on December 17th, 2024

    Is there a minimum number of travelers for the tour to proceed?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, the trip is confirmed once a minimum number of travelers have booked.

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Tour ID: 251524

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Taiwan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Taiwan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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