Itinerary
- Day 1
Taipei
You'll land in Taipei and head to your hotel for check-in. If your flight gets in early enough, you can go up Taipei 101 for views across the city, or skip that and spend the evening walking through neighborhood food stalls instead. Look for pearl milk tea, fried chicken fillet, and stinky tofu if you're feeling adventurous. The travel agency will send you your check-in details and contact information before you leave.
Optional Activities
- Visit Taipei 101 for panoramic views of the city
- Explore local street food and night markets
Landmarks Taipei 101 
- Day 2
Yeliu Geopark - Jiufen Village - Shifen Waterfall - Shifen Old Street
Start the day at Yeliu Geopark to walk around the naturally sculpted rock formations, particularly the famous Queen's Head. From there, head to Jiufen Village where you'll see the 1940s architecture and grab some local delicacies like taro balls while taking in the lantern-lit streets. Later you'll see Shifen Waterfall, which is Taiwan's version of Niagara Falls. End your day at Shifen Old Street where you can write wishes on a sky lantern and release it into the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yeliu Geopark and see the Queen's Head rock formation
- Explore Jiufen Village's old street and architecture
- Sample local delicacies in Jiufen Village
- View Shifen Waterfall
- Release sky lanterns at Shifen Old Street with staff assistance
Optional Activities
- Sample Jiufen's traditional taro balls dessert
- Enjoy tea and sunset views in Jiufen Village
Landmarks Yeliu Geopark Queen's Head (Yeliu) Jiufen Old Street Shifen Waterfall Shifen Old Street - Day 3
Geothermal Valley - Tamsui Cultural Tour
Check out the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, which is housed in a historic Japanese-era bathhouse building. Then visit Geothermal Valley to see the hot springs with sulfur vapors rising up. In the afternoon, travel to Tamsui for a walking tour that includes the Hobe Mackay Clinic, Fort San Domingo, and the Former British Merchant Residence. End your day at Fisherman's Wharf watching the sunset and crossing Lover's Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beitou Hot Spring Museum visit
- Geothermal Valley visit
- Hobe Mackay Clinic visit
- Fort San Domingo visit
- Former British Merchant Residence visit
- Fisherman's Wharf visit
Optional Activities
- Sunset viewing at Fisherman's Wharf
- Dinner at seafood restaurants in Fisherman's Wharf area
Landmarks Beitou Hot Spring Museum Geothermal Valley Hobe Mackay Clinic Fort San Domingo Former British Merchant Residence Fisherman's Wharf - Day 4
Dadaocheng - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - Taipei 101
Spend the morning at the National Palace Museum looking at the famous Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-Shaped Stone, plus hundreds of thousands of other ancient pieces. After lunch, walk through Dadaocheng's nostalgic streets and browse Dihua Street's traditional shops and cafes. Next stop is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to see the changing of the guard ceremony. Finish with shopping and dinner at Taipei 101 Mall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- National Palace Museum visit
- Dadaocheng and Dihua Street exploration
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall visit with changing of the guard ceremony
Optional Activities
- Taipei 101 Observatory deck visit (89th floor) for panoramic city views
- Shopping at Taipei 101 Mall luxury and fast fashion stores
- Dining at Taipei 101 restaurants
Landmarks National Palace Museum Dihua Street Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Taipei 101 - Day 5
Sun Moon Lake
You'll take a pineapple cake workshop where you make your own, learning about this iconic Taiwanese pastry. From there, head to Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan's largest freshwater lake at 748 meters elevation, with mountains and water views all around. Try a lake cruise with unlimited rides between three piers, or ride the Water Bicycle Path if you prefer something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pineapple Cake DIY activity
- Sun Moon Lake visit
- Lake cruise on day pass with unlimited rides
Optional Activities
- Water Bicycle Path experience (approximately 400 meters)
- Cycling on Sun Moon Lake Cycling Road (recognized by CNNGO as one of top 10 most beautiful cycling routes in the world)
Landmarks Sun Moon Lake Shuishe Pier Xuanguang Temple Pier Ita Thao Pier - Day 6
Tea Tasting Experience - Chiayi
Travel to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area and choose between two hiking routes based on your fitness level. The area has five main attractions: the Forest Railway, Divine Trees, Sea of Clouds, Sunrise, and Cherry Blossoms. You'll also do a tea tasting to experience Taiwan's tea culture, then explore Chiayi, where the Alishan Forest Railway starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alishan National Forest Recreation Area visit
- Choice of Route A or Route B hiking
- Tea tasting experience
Optional Activities
- Park train tickets (Route A)
- Park shuttle bus tickets to Zhaoping Station
- Visit to Shouzheng Temple and sacred tree groves
- Alishan Museum visit
- Purchase local Chiayi specialties including turkey rice, square pastries, Alishan almond jelly, snowflake cookies, small steamed buns, sweet potatoes, and pineapple cakes
Landmarks Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Zhaoping Train Station Sisters Pond Shouzheng Temple Three Generations Tree Alishan Museum Alishan Sacred Tree - Day 7
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum - Qijin Old Street - Kaohsiung
Visit Hinoki Village, a forest-themed cultural park that preserves Japanese colonial-era forestry work with restored dormitories and buildings. Later, check out Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum with its sacred Buddha tooth relic, eight pagodas, and various exhibitions. Before checking into your Kaohsiung hotel, stop at Qijin Old Street for fresh seafood and traditional Taiwanese snacks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hinoki Village visit
- Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Qijin Old Street food exploration including grilled squid, fried fish cakes, and seafood tempura
- Qijin Ferry Pier visit
- Windmill Park visit
Landmarks Hinoki Village Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum Qijin Old Street Qijin Ferry Pier Windmill Park - Day 8
Kaohsiung Museum of History - Huaqiao Market - Duoliang Station
Explore Lotus Pond Scenic Area with its Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring and Autumn Pavilions, and Confucius Temple. Visit the Kaohsiung Museum of History, which sits in a restored Japanese colonial-era building. Browse Huaqiao Market for fresh seafood and use their cooking service if you want. Later, travel to Taitung's Duoliang Station, a hilltop spot with views of the Pacific Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lotus Pond Scenic Area visit
- Kaohsiung Museum of History visit
Optional Activities
- Huaqiao Market fresh seafood selection and on-site cooking service
- Duoliang Station observation deck views
Landmarks Lotus Pond Dragon and Tiger Pagodas Spring and Autumn Pavilions Confucius Temple Kaohsiung Museum of History Huaqiao Market Duoliang Station - Day 9
Tropic of Cancer Monument - Qixingtan Bonito Museum - Hualien
Head to Sanxiantai Scenic Area where eight red arches connect volcanic islands together, with sea-eroded landscapes and tidal pools to explore. You'll see the ship-shaped Tropic of Cancer Monument facing the ocean. Stop at Qixingtan Bonito Museum to learn how bonito is traditionally dried, and sample freshly roasted bonito flakes and seafood snacks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sanxiantai Scenic Area visit
- Tropic of Cancer Monument visit
- Qixingtan Bonito Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sanxiantai Scenic Area
- Tidal pool exploration at Sanxiantai
Landmarks Sanxiantai Scenic Area Tropic of Cancer Monument Qixingtan Bonito Museum - Day 10
Yilan Traditional Art Center - Ximending Shopping District - Taipei
Visit Su'ao Fishing Harbor, one of Taiwan's top three fishing ports, and see colorful fishing boats while exploring a seafood tourism factory focused on fresh innovations. Then experience Yilan Traditional Art Center with daily Taiwanese opera and glove puppetry shows, plus hands-on workshops in indigo dyeing and wood carving. You'll also see a recreated 1930s-40s village. Wrap up your 10-day tour by returning to Ximending Shopping District in Taipei.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Su'ao Fishing Harbor visit
- Seafood tourism factory exploration
- Yilan Traditional Art Center visit
- Taiwanese opera or glove puppetry performance
Optional Activities
- Indigo dyeing workshop at Yilan Traditional Art Center
- Wood carving workshop at Yilan Traditional Art Center
- Shopping at Ximending Shopping District
Landmarks Su'ao Fishing Harbor Yilan Traditional Art Center Ximending Shopping District
