Essential Taiwan

Today you’ll depart for Sun Moon Lake, the island’s largest freshwater lake, named for its sun- and moon-shaped halves divided by Lalu Island. This scenic area, home to the indigenous Thao people, is famed for its culture and natural beauty. Later you’ll take a tour to major attractions: Ita Thao Village, Ci’en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, and Wenwu Temple with its three Taoist halls.

Today head for Tainan, Visit Fort Zeelandia, originally built by the Dutch East India Company, later damaged by the British and rebuilt by the Japanese. Then stroll Anping Old Street famous for its 300-year history and local specialties like tofu pudding, shrimp rolls, fish skin dishes, and beef soup. Continue to Kaohsiung, visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery, the highlight is Great Buddha Land, featuring a 36-meter golden Amitabha Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues.

Today travel to Kenting National Park, known for its unique coastal formations, tropical climate, and rich marine life, you’ll visit Maopitou, a rock formation resembling a crouching cat; Chuanfan Rock, shaped like a ship’s sail, Eluanbi Lighthouse, Longpan Park, continue to Taitung,

Today continue your journey along the island’s unspoiled east coast, you’ll visit several standout geological sites: Xiaoyehliu (Fugang Geopark), known for rock formations shaped by weathering and sea erosion; Sanxiantai, an offshore island linked to the mainland by its iconic cross-sea bridge; and Shitiping, a striking marine erosion terrace featuring cliffs, grooves, potholes, and a broad abrasion platform.

Begin the day with a visit to the King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery, famed worldwide for its award-winning whisky crafted from the pure waters of the Central and Xueshan Mountain Ranges. explore the distillery’s production process. Head to the National Center for Traditional Arts, a spacious cultural park showcasing classic Taiwanese architecture. Drop off at your hotel