8 Day Highlights of Taiwan Small Group Tour

Welcome to Taiwan! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Special Information Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. If you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.

After breakfast, discover Taipei on your own using your 1-Day Taipei Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus ticket. The Red Route takes in Taipei 101, Huashan 1914 Creative Park and similar areas. The Blue Route takes in the Shilin Official Residence, National Palace Museum and similar areas. There is onboard English audio-guide information. Inspiring Highlights Taipei Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus

After breakfast, meet your tour guide and drive to Sun Moon Lake via the picturesque Central Cross-Island Highway and Wuling on Mt. Hehuan , the highest spot (3275m above sea level) of the highway and the best place to have a panoramic view over the Central Mountain Ranges. Continue to Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and drive along the lake to indulge yourself in the natural beauty all around. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit a Holy Monk Shrine, see the Tse En Pagoda and experience the Ita Thao Village. Inspiring Highlights Sun Moon Lake Holy Monk Shrine Tse En Pagoda Ita Thao Village Wen Wu Temple Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours

Start your morning with a scenic journey to Lukang, a captivating town in Changhua steeped in centuries of history and culture. Stroll through the atmospheric Lukang Old Street and its historic district, visiting the iconic Mazu Temple and the enchanting Osmanthus Alley Artist Village, where traditional architecture meets creative artistry. From there, head south to Chiayi to explore the Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park and the tranquil Hinoki Village — a beautifully preserved enclave of Japanese-era cypress buildings that tell the story of a bygone era. As the day winds down, settle into your Chiayi hotel and recharge for the adventures ahead. Inspiring Highlights Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park Hinoki Village Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours

After breakfast, we will drive to Alishan National Scenic Area Sunrise, sea of clouds, railway, forest and sunset are the images of the five wonders that always come to mind when Alishan is mentioned. As soon as dawn arrives in the early morning, a glimpse of sunlight slowly makes its appearance above the mountain, and a new day begins. At dusk, the orange red sunset is another breathtaking scene. On the other hand, Alishan's sea of clouds, one of the top 8 scenes in Taiwan, are usually seen during sunrise and sunset on a sunny autumn day. Here, you will visit the YUYUPAS Cultural Park, the Brother Tree, Sister Pond and the Three Generation Tree. Next, take a ride on one of the three remaining mountain railways in the world. It was built to transport wood in the past, but nowadays it has transformed to a tourism train, and shuttles tourists throughout the forest. Visitors who don't want to take the train can take a walk on the trails and enjoy the nature and fresh air. You will discover the charming side of an alpine forest. For the afternoon, we will enjoy a trip from the beautiful Alishan to the ancient capital of Tainan. For over 200 years, Tainan was the capital of Taiwan. To this day, it retains a traditional vibe, with some of the country's most important historical attractions and temples. Many locals also consider it the food capital of Taiwan. Inspiring Highlights Alishan Forest Park YUYUPAS Cultural Park Brother Tree Sister Pond Three Genereation Tree Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours

After breakfast, we head to Kaohsiung to visit the Chihkan Tower and the first Confucian Temple to be built in Taiwan to get an insight into the ancient Confucian ceremonies and rituals. We will then visit Anping Old Fort, formerly known as Fort Zeelandia. A historical site in Tainan, it was originally built by the Dutch East India Company over a ten-year period from 1624 to 1662. The fort served as the administrative center for the Dutch regime in Taiwan and was a hub for trade. Afterwards, continue on to Kaohsiung and visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery, the largest monastery in Taiwan. Explore the Main Shrine and the Buddhist Museum before enjoying a light vegetarian lunch at the monastery. Check in the hotel in the late afternoon. Tonight, stroll through the Liu He Night Market where you can try a variety of delicious seafood on offer. Bring your appetite and enjoy the downtown energy! Inspiring Highlights Anping Old Fort Chihkan Tower Fonguanshan Monastery Liu He Night Market Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours

After breakfast, visit the colourful Dragon and Tiger Pagoda located on Lotus Lake. Afterwards, visit the Spring and Autumn Pavilions to capture the beautiful reflection of this unique building over the lake. Then, visit Lukang which is famous for the Longshan Temple and markets. Follow the winding Lukang Old Market Street to traditional Taiwanese styled houses, the narrow alleyways and the array of seafood and traditional foods. After this, your tour guide will take you back to Taipei city where the rest of the evening is at leisure. Inspiring Highlights Dragon and Tiger Pagoda Longshan Temple and markets Special Information Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours

Today marks the end of your incredible tour. At the appropriate time, join your transfer to Taipei Airport for your onward journey. Special Information Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight. Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience.