CLASSIC TAIWAN

DAYS 5

TOUR TICKLIST

 See bustling Taipei

 Visit Tehua aboriginal village

 Relax at Sun Moon Lake

 Uncover ancient Tainan

Prices are from per person, based on low season CATEGORY TWIN SHARE SOLO TRAVELLER

Standard £1,050 £1,960

Superior £1,160 £2,190

Deluxe £1,350 £2,550

Price includes:

 Accommodation (2 nights Taipei, 1 night Sun Moon Lake, 1 night Tainan)

 Meals as stated (B,L,D)

 Transportation as stated

 Private touring with guides and entrance fees

Note: This extension is usually available with no additional flight costs if travelling with China Airlines.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE TAIPEI

Make your way to Taipei, Taiwan’s capital. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Taipei is a laidback and vibrant city that, as well as being packed with the upmarket and ultramodern, is a bastion of Taiwan’s wonderfully rich heritage. Its beauty lies in its blend of Chinese culture with a curious fusion of Japanese and Southeast Asian influences.

DAY 2: TAIPEI TO SUN MOON LAKE

Depart Taipei to journey into the heart of the island to what is arguably Taiwan’s most scenic spot – Sun Moon Lake. At an altitude of 762 metres, this large body of fresh water is one of the island’s most lovely natural vistas, popular for hiking and biking. Here, visit the impressive Wen Wu Temple adorned with red and gold features, Holy Monk Shrine, Tze-En Pagoda which offers breathtaking views over the lake and the aboriginal village of Tehua. Stay overnight at Sun Moon Lake. (B)

DAY 3: SUN MOON LAKE TO TAINAN

Travel south to Tainan, the ancient capital of Taiwan, rich in preserved historical sites and cultural relics. Take a walking tour around Anping Fort, which was established by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century, though what you see today is a reconstruction. Wander down some of the most historical streets in the city, catching a glimpse of the Tainan of times-gone-by. Also visit Chihkan Tower, built in 1653 by Dutch colonisers and stop at the Confucius Temple. Stay overnight in Tainan. (B)

DAY 4: TAINAN TO TAIPEI

Travel back to Taipei by high-speed train. Stop by the CKS Memorial Hall to see the Changing of the Guards ceremony and visit the 18th-century Longshan Temple. Take a photo stop at the world-famous Taipei 101. Towering above the city like the gigantic bamboo stalk it was designed to resemble, Taipei 101 is impossible to miss. Also explore the National Palace Museum, home to the world’s largest and finest collection of Chinese art and artefacts including paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, lacquerware, ceramics, jade, religious objects and Martyr’s Shrine. Enjoy the evening at leisure and perhaps visit one of the many markets on offer to experience local life in the city at night. (B)

DAY 5: DEPART TAIPEI

Your day is at leisure until the time comes to transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)