Taiwan is a "glittering secret isle" which "seduces travellers with its diverse temptations", declares Traveller. You'll begin your discovery the little-known Asian island state with a sightseeing tour of the capital, Taipei, followed by a visit to the bustling Huahsi Night Market. Next stop on your tour is Sun Moon Lake, where you can admire the mountain scenery from the comfort of a gentle boat ride, and visit Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, one of the top-rated attractions in Taiwan on TripAdvisor. Kenting National Park, known for its white-sand beaches, caves, coral reefs and spectacular mountain scenery, is next on your tour. A night will also be spent in Taitung County in a hot-spring-and-spa hotel.
You'll then travel along the coast through Taiwan’s last remaining unspoiled region, the East Coast National Scenic Area, before reaching Taroko National Park and Taroko Gorge. With its "marble-walled canyons, lush vegetation and mountainous landscape", Taroko "really puts the formosa (beautiful) in Ilha Formosa", raves Lonely Planet. The trip concludes back in Taipei, where you will catch your flight back to Australia.
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Upon arrival at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), you will be greeted by our service guide who will transfer you to your accommodation.
●The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in the Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Liberty Square. The structure is framed on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall.
●The National Palace Museum located in Taipei and Taibao, Taiwan, has a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks, making it one of the largest of its type in the world. The collection encompasses 8,000 years of history of Chinese art from the Neolithic age to the modern. Most of the collection are high quality pieces collected by China's emperors. The National Palace Museum shares its roots with the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, whose extensive collection of artwork and artifacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
●Tamsui District in New Taipei City. Located on the riverside of Tamsui (Fresh Water) River and as a former colonial area for the Spanish, the Dutch and as well as the Japanese, Tamsui was one of the major trading ports in Asian history. As a consequent, when you are enjoying local famous Taiwanese street food (on your expense) at Tamsui Old Street, you may also discover some of the colonial remains!
●Longshan Temple which has been built since 1738 and is one of the most historical Chinese temples in Taiwan. We will be also going to the nearby Snake Alley (also known as Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market) to experience local people’s life, delicacies and drinks.
●Sun Moon Lake (Lake Candidus) in Nantou County. Surrounded by mountains, Sun Moon Lake is the largest natural lake in Taiwan and is located approximately 760m above sea level. Not only you will have a chance to enjoy the scenery with boat riding, but you will also be amazed by the architecture in the area, including Lalu Island, The Lalu Hotel, Syuanguang Temple, Syuentzang Temple (Our tour guide will adjust the activities to this day subject to weather and other limit ations.)
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center (BMC) in Kaohsiung and completed in 2011, BMC has been enshrining the Buddha’s relic, given by Tibetan Lama Kunga Dorje Rinpoche since the beginning of contraction in 2001. We will be spending most of our day at this place to enjoy the serene atmosphere, which also allows you to explore the whole area.
●Kenting National Park where is located at southern tip of the island of Taiwan. You will see the spectacular landscape and unique wildlife when travelling on the coach. We will have a stop at Maibitou (Cape Cat’s Nose) Park to enjoy the breeze from the ocean of the southernmost tip. You will also visit Eluanbi Lighthouse which is one of the major attractions in the national park. This lighthouse is cylindrical shaped coloured in white and is also renowned as “the Light of East Asia” for its strong optical power of light that can reach 20 miles at most.
●Kenting Main Street, where you can find many stores and vendors selling souvenirs and accessories, food stalls and restaurants serving a wide array of traditional Taiwanese snacks such as braised food, grilled seafood, mochi (glutinous rice cake), prawn crackers, as well as exotic cuisines ranging from European, Korean, Indian, Italian, to Thai. Kenting Street is where visitors are offered with a complete selection of foods while embraced by enjoying a relaxing holiday ambience. In addition, fresh tropical fruits and seafood can also be found along the street.
●East Coast National Scenic Area. The range was formed by the solidification of andesitic magma, sedimentary stone from the ocean bed and igneous rock from the Central Mountain Range, and is also the northern extension of Luzon Island of the Philippines. The coastal range is geographically unique and stunning in its beauty. The two main locations where we will stop over to enjoy such amazing view will be at Little Yeliu and Sansiantal.
Taroko National Park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan and was named after the Taroko Gorge, the landmark gorge of the park carved by the Liwu River. The park spans Taichung Municipality, Nantou County, and Hualien County.This national park is named after the Taroko Gorge where supplies ample quantity of marble. You will also have a chance to appreciate the beauty of majestic Liwu River which cuts through the marble as it flows through Taroko Gorge.
Taipei 101 tower (admission fee on own expense) started in 1999 and finished in 2004. The tower has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening. The building was architecturally created as a symbol of the evolution of technology and Asian tradition. Its postmodernist approach to style incorporates traditional design elements and gives them modern treatments. The tower is designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. A multi-level shopping mall adjoining the tower houses hundreds of stores, restaurants and clubs. Fireworks launched from Taipei 101 feature prominently in international New Year's Eve broadcasts and the structure appears frequently in travel literature and international media.
After breakfast transfer to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to catch your flight back to your sweet home.
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