Highlights of Taiwan (7 days)

Arrive at Taipei Airport and transfer to your hotel

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 travel to Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city, visit Fort Zeelandia, built by the Dutch East India Company during their 38-year rule, later damaged by the British and rebuilt by the Japanese. Then stroll on Anping Old Street famous for its 300-year history and local treats like tofu pudding, shrimp rolls, fish skin dishes, and beef soup. Continue to Kaohsiung, visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery renowned for Great Buddha Land, home to a 36-meter golden Amitabha Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues.

Today head t Kenting National Park, known for its dramatic coastal geology, lush scenery, and rich marine life. you’ll visit Maopitou, a rock formation shaped like a crouching cat; Chuanfan Rock, resembling a ship’s sail, Eluanbi Lighthouse, Longpan Park, a coral limestone plateau sculpted by rainfall and overlooking the Pacific. After exploring the park, continue to Taitung.

Continue your journey along Taiwan’s pristine east coast, celebrated for its untouched natural beauty. You’ll visit several remarkable geological sites, including Xiaoyehliu (Fugang Geopark), known for rock formations shaped by weathering and sea erosion; Sanxiantai, an offshore island connected 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 your day at the King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery, renowned worldwide for its award-winning whisky crafted from the pure waters of the Central and Xueshan Mountain Ranges. Explore the distillery, savor its rich aromas, and learn how oak barrels shape Kavalan’s signature flavors.

continue to the National Center for Traditional Arts, a spacious cultural park showcasing traditional Taiwanese architecture. Through exhibitions, performances, and hands-on workshops

This half day morning tour visits, National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple. Later you’ll be dropped off at your hotel. At leisure until departure to airport.