TREASURES OF TAIWAN OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
CLASSIC
TAIPEI (3N)
TAIWAN
LUODONG
PHYSICAL RATING
TAROKO (2N) SUN MOON LAKE (2N)
TAIWAN
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Explore the cities of Taipei and Tainan, where ancient and modern sit side by side, and lose yourself in the natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake and Taroko National Park. Magical Taiwan has so much to offer!
TAINAN (1N)
CHIHPEN (1N)
KAOHSIUNG (1N)
KENTING (2N)
Explore the dramatic Taroko Gorge
COACH TRAIN
Spend time at scenic Sun Moon Lake
DAY 6: DISCOVER TAINAN Depart Sun Moon Lake and travel to Tainan. Taiwan’s oldest city and capital until 1887 when Taipei took over, Tainan was originally established as a trading port by the Dutch East India Company. It is renowned for its preservation of traditions and rich folk culture, and you’ll start exploring at the Chihkan Tower and Confucius Temple. In the afternoon, wander the old streets of the Anping district and view the sunset from Anping Harbour. DAY 7: EXPLORE KAOHSIUNG Head south to the port city of Kaohsiung where you’ll admire the Dragon & Tiger Tower and the Spring & Autumn Pavilion before paying a visit to Taiwan’s largest monastery, Foguanshan. Lunch here will be a vegetarian feast, before you stroll over to the main shrine, the Buddhist Museum and Great Buddha Land, where you’ll find a 36-metre Buddha watching over a garden of many smaller Buddhas. Finally, see the Martyrs’ Shrine at Shoushan. DAY 8: VISIT KENTING NATIONAL PARK Travel over to the beach resort of Kenting, gateway to the beautiful Kenting National Park. Consisting of a range of landscapes – low mountains, rolling hills, cliffs and deserts, all fringed by excellent beaches and helped along by a balmy tropical climate, Kenting is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. DAY 9: DISCOVER SHEDING NATURE PARK Spend the morning amongst the rock formations and lush greenery of Sheding Nature Park with a pause to take in the ocean views at Oluanpi Lighthouse. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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DAY 10: OCEAN DRIVE TO CHIHPEN Depart Kenting and drive along the beautiful east coast to Taitung, admiring the ocean views throughout the journey. Continue to Chihpen, famous for its hot springs. On arrival, your afternoon will be free to relax and bathe in the thermal waters at your hotel. Tonight’s dinner will be accompanied by a performance of traditional music and dance. DAY 11: HEAD TO TAROKO Travel northwards to Hualien, the gateway to the magnificent Taroko National Park. En route there will be a series of stops including Donghe, where you may spot wild monkeys, and the scenic Cisingtan Lake, where you can head out on an optional bike ride on the lakeshore. DAY 12: EXPLORE TAROKO NATIONAL PARK Encompassing sea cliffs, soaring peaks and a famously picturesque gorge, Taroko National Park is home to a huge diversity of features and habitats, and shelters a great range of plant and animal species. Today your visits will include the Gorge Gateway, the Eternal Spring Shrine and Swallow Grotto, and you can enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful landscapes.
PRICES & DEPARTURES Departing Saturday returning Friday
2022 DATES 09 Apr - 22 Apr
£3,890 08 Oct - 21 Oct
£3,890
£3,990 14 Oct - 27 Oct
£3,990
2023 DATES 15 Apr - 28 Apr
Flight and supplement information • Based on London Heathrow departures • Regional UK departures available • Flight upgrades available on request • Land only from £3,290 (Taipei - Taipei) • Single room from £1,090 • Tipping paid locally US$40 Call for our 2024 pricing and departures
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DAY 13: RETURN TO TAIPEI Take a photo stop at Cingshuei Cliff for beautiful views and visit the Kavalan Whisky Distillery, where a few tastings will be in order. Return to Taipei via Luodong by highspeed rail and then enjoy a farewell dinner, the perfect opportunity to reflect on your adventures with your fellow passengers. DAY 14: FLY TAIPEI TO THE UK Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
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Visit Foguangshan Buddha Museum
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