Highlights of Taiwan (8 days)

Arrive at Taipei Airport and transfer to your hotel

Enjoy a classic Taipei day tour that highlights the city’s iconic historic sites and modern attractions. Visit the world-famous National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a landmark of Taiwan’s modern history; Lungshan Temple, a center of local religious life; and the iconic Taipei 101 (observatory ticket not included), symbolizing the city’s technological progress. this tour offers a clear look at Taipei’s past, present.

Depart from central Taipei and head to Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area, the island’s largest freshwater lake. Divided by Lalu Island, its east side resembles the sun and its west side a crescent moon—hence its name. This region is also the ancestral homeland of the Thao people,

Later enjoy a relaxing bus tour around the lake’s top attractions. Visit Ita Thao, an indigenous village that offers a glimpse into Thao traditions and daily life. Continue to Ci’en Pagoda,

Your journey then leads to two important temples: Xuanzang Temple, a peaceful Buddhist site dedicated to the revered monk Xuanzang, and Wenwu Temple, a grand Taoist complex honoring the Martial God and the God of Literature.

Board the bus and head to Tainan, your first stop is Fort Zeelandia, built by the Dutch East India Company during their 38-year rule in western Taiwan. Though nearly destroyed by the British in the 19th century, it was later restored under Japanese administration. enjoy a leisurely stroll along Anping Old Street. Established by the Dutch over 300 years ago, it is the first officially named street in Taiwan. Today, it blends history with local flavor, offering famous treats such as tofu pudding, shrimp rolls, fish skin dishes, and beef soup, Later continue to Kaohsiung, your first stop is the famed Fo Guang Shan Monastery. The highlight is Great Buddha Land, featuring a 36-meter-tall golden Amitabha Buddha, surrounded by 480 smaller statues.

Set off toward Kenting National Park, you will visit several of Kenting’s signature sights:Maopitou (Cat’s Nose Cape).Chuanfan Rock (Sail Rock) — a striking formation that looks like a ship’s sail, Eluanbi Lighthouse — a Qing Dynasty lighthouse once listed as one of Taiwan’s Eight Views during Japanese rule. Longpan Park

After exploring Kenting National Park, continue your journey to Taitung via the scenic South Link Highway,

Travel up Taiwan’s east coast, where breathtaking scenery awaits at every turn. Along the way, you’ll visit several of the coast’s most remarkable geological sites, including Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, Shitiping, and Fanshuliao, Your first stop is Xiaoyeliu (Fugang Geopark), known for rock formations shaped by wind and waves, Continue to Sanxiantai, or “Terrace of the Three Immortals,” featuring an offshore island connected to the mainland by an iconic arched bridge. Next, visit Shitiping (“Stone Steps”), a striking marine erosion terrace formed over millions of years.

Today, you will visit the King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery and the National Center for Traditional Arts. King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery, internationally renowned for its award-winning whiskies crafted with pure water from the Central and Xueshan Mountain Ranges. Enjoy the rich aromas of aging whisky and learn how its distinctive flavors develop inside oak barrels, continue to the National Center for Traditional Arts, an expansive cultural park showcasing classic Taiwanese architecture.

Transfer to airport