Itinerary
- Day 1
Taipei to Jiufen
You'll start with a scenic drive from Taipei heading to Jiufen, a hillside town known for its red lantern-lined alleys and old-world charm. Walking through Jiufen Old Street, you'll find vintage teahouses tucked into lantern-lit staircases while taking in views where the mountains meet the sea. The atmosphere here inspired the film Spirited Away, so you'll get a real sense of that nostalgic feeling. As evening comes and mist rolls in from the ocean, you'll settle into a local boutique B&B for the night.
- Start point
- Taipei, Taiwan (Accommodation in Taipei city, 09:00 - 09:30)
Included Activities
- Pick-up from accommodation in Taipei
- Wander Jiufen Old Street with its vintage teahouses and lantern-lit staircases
- Experience mountain-meets-sea scenery of Jiufen
Landmarks Jiufen Old Street 
- Day 2
Jiufen to Taichung
After having breakfast in Jiufen, you'll head westward toward Taichung and stop in Hsinchu along the way. There you can see the Chenghuang Temple, which dates back to 1748 and ranks among Taiwan's oldest temples. The Shinzhou House, a restored 1930s department store that's now a creative space, is worth checking out, and you'll sample local snacks at the temple's food street. By afternoon you'll arrive in Taichung and check into your 4-star hotel in the central area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Jiufen)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel in Jiufen
- Visit Hsinchu Chenghuang Temple
- Explore Shinzhou House and sample local snacks
Landmarks Hsinchu Chenghuang Temple Shinzhou House - Day 3
Sun Moon Lake
Your morning starts at Sun Moon Lake with a visit to Wenwu Temple. You'll take a scenic pleasure boat from Ita Thao Wharf, then cycle around the lake on a route that's gained international recognition. Next comes a hike through a grove of climbing bamboo before you reach Xuanguang Temple, a major site for Buddhist pilgrims seeking quiet reflection. By evening you'll return to your 4-star lakeview hotel to rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning tour of Wenwu Temple
- Pleasure boat ride from Ita Thao Wharf
- Bicycle ride around Sun Moon Lake
- Dinner on Day 3
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple Xuanguang Temple Ita Thao Wharf 
- Day 4
Sun Moon Lake to Alishan
Leaving Sun Moon Lake behind, you'll head deeper into the mountains toward Alishan, driving up over 2,000 meters through shifting landscapes with a meal stop along the way to take in the views. You'll visit a well-known tea farm and walk through Taiwan's tea fields to try the famous high mountain oolong tea. Once you arrive at Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, you'll ride the narrow-gauge mountain rail before settling into your 3-star hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic mountain drive to over 2,000 meters
- Visit tea farm with stunning views and sample high mountain oolong tea
- Enter Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
- Ride on narrow-gauge Alishan mountain rail
Landmarks Alishan National Forest Recreation Area - Day 5
Alishan to Taipei
On your final day, you can choose to wake early and watch the sunrise on your own, or simply have a relaxed morning at the hotel situated within the national park. After breakfast, you'll take the high mountain train and hike through the forested areas of Alishan, including a stop at a thousand-year-old cypress tree. You'll have tea with a view at Alishanwin Tea House before heading back toward Taipei City.
- End point
- Taipei, Taiwan (Accommodation in Taipei city, 18:00 - 18:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- High mountain train ride
- Hike through Alishan forests and view ancient cypress tree
- Tea with a view at Alishanwin Tea House
Optional Activities
- Early sunrise viewing at Alishan (without tour guide)
Landmarks Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Alishanwin Tea House
