Itinerary
- Day 1
Taipei
You'll land at Taoyuan International Airport and get transferred to your hotel by car or van. From there, the rest of the day is yours to explore Taipei on your own schedule. If you want to get around easily, you can pick up a One-Day Taipei Metro Pass for unlimited MRT rides to hit whatever attractions interest you.
- Start point
- Taipei, Taiwan (Taoyuan Airport )
Optional Activities
- One-Day Taipei Metro Pass for unlimited MRT rides to visit attractions of your choice
- Day 2
Taipei
Start at the National Palace Museum, which holds one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts around. Next, head to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to catch the Guard Change ceremony. After that, walk through Lungshan Temple to see how locals practice their religion there. Wrap up the day at Taipei 101 to check out the city's modern side and get some perspective on how the city mixes old and new.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit National Palace Museum with largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts
- Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and witness the Guard Change
- Visit Lungshan Temple
- Visit Taipei 101
Landmarks National Palace Museum Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Lungshan Temple Taipei 101 
- Day 3
Taipei to Taroko Gorge
An English-speaking guide picks you up and drives you toward Taroko Gorge. You'll travel through the world's fifth-longest highway tunnel (12.9 km) and along the scenic east coast cliff highway, with a photo stop at Chinshui Cliff. By 1:30 PM you're at Taroko National Park to explore the marble gorge. Keep in mind that Swallow Grotto and Eternal Spring Shrine are currently only viewable from the road due to earthquake damage, not accessible for stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Drive via world's fifth-longest highway tunnel (12.9 km)
- Photo stop at Chinshui Cliff
- Explore Taroko National Park and world's only marble gorge
- Pass by Taroko Gorge Gateway
- Pass by Eternal Spring Shrine
- Pass by Swallow Grotto
Landmarks Taroko National Park Taroko Gorge Eternal Spring Shrine Swallow Grotto Chinshui Cliff - Day 4
Taroko Gorge to Sun Moon Lake
Depart at 8:30 AM for a scenic drive to Sun Moon Lake. You'll head through the Central Cross-Island Highway and up Wuling on Mt. Hehuan (3275m), the highway's highest point, with great views of the Central Mountain Ranges. Arriving at 3:00 PM, take a drive around the lake to soak in the landscape. Stop by Wen-wu Temple for nice views of the water from the hillside.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive via Central Cross-Island Highway
- Drive through Wuling on Mt. Hehuan (3275m above sea level)
- Drive along Sun Moon Lake
- Visit Wen-wu Temple
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake Wen-wu Temple Mt. Hehuan 
- Day 5
Sun Moon Lake to Tainan
At 8:30 AM, explore Sun Moon Lake's highlights including Holy Monk Shrine, Ita Thao village, and Tse En Pagoda along the lakeside. Then at 11:30 AM, drive north to Tainan, Taiwan's historical capital from the 16th century. After arriving at 2:00 PM, walk around Anping Fort and the old street area, where traditional Chinese architecture mixes with modern Taiwanese culture in one of the island's most historic neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Holy Monk Shrine
- Visit Ita Thao village
- Visit Tse En Pagoda
- Walking tour around Anping Fort
- Walking tour around Anping old street area
Landmarks Holy Monk Shrine Tse En Pagoda Ita Thao Anping Fort Anping Old Street - Day 6
Tainan to Kaohsiung
Begin in Tainan visiting Chikan Tower (built by the Dutch in 1653) and the Confucius Temple from 1665, then stroll the historic area. At 1:30 PM, drive to Kaohsiung and go through Foguanshan Monastery, Taiwan's largest monastery, including the Main Shrine and Buddhist Museum. You'll have a light vegetarian lunch there. By 5:00 PM you're settled in your Kaohsiung hotel. Later, take a walk or head to Liuho Night Market to experience the local evening scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Light vegetarian lunch at Foguanshan Monastery)
Included Activities
- Visit Chikan Tower
- Visit Confucius Temple
- Walking tour around historic Tainan area
- Visit Foguanshan Monastery
- Visit Main Shrine at Foguanshan Monastery
- Visit Buddhist Museum at Foguanshan Monastery
- Light vegetarian lunch at Foguanshan Monastery
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll to admire city night views
- Visit Liuho Night Market
Landmarks Chikan Tower Confucius Temple Foguanshan Monastery Liuho Night Market 
- Day 7
Kaohsiung to Taoyuan
Start with the Dragon & Tiger Pagodas and Spring & Autumn Pavilions at Lotus Pond, then walk around the Scenic Area or grab coffee at a local café. At 11:30 AM, drive north to Lukang to check out Lungshan Temple, a beautiful example of traditional Taiwanese temple design. By 5:00 PM, your tour wraps up with a drop-off at Taoyuan International Airport.
- End point
- Taipei, Taiwan (Taoyuan Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Dragon & Tiger Pagodas at Lotus Pond
- Visit Spring & Autumn Pavilions at Lotus Pond
- Leisurely walk around Lotus Pond Scenic Area
- Visit Lungshan Temple in Lukang
Optional Activities
- Relaxing coffee at a local café
Landmarks Dragon & Tiger Pagodas Spring & Autumn Pavilions Lotus Pond Lungshan Temple 
