Taiwan Overland

FRI                 ARRIVAL (--/--/--)

Day 01            Upon arrival at Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation hotel. The remainder of the day will be free. Hotel: Gala Hotel, Taipei (3*+) or similar

SAT                 YEHLIU / CHIUFEN VILLAGE (B/--/--)

Day 02            After breakfast, we proceed to Keelung to visit Chung Ching Park where you can view the huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy and also a panoramic view of Keelung Harbor. Then we continue to Yehliu famed for its numerous rock formations resembling a Queen’s head, Fairy Shoe and Lover’s Rock. Return to Taipei around 12 noon for lunch. Afternoon, drive to Northeast Coast, visit Pitou Cape and Nanya Rocks Formation then onward to Chiufen Vilalge. The villages of Chiufen were once centers of gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but these quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continue to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past. Return to Taipei for overnight. Hotel: Gala Hotel, Taipei (3*+) or similar

SUN                TAIPEI CITY TOUR / WULAI ABORIGINAL VILLAGE (B/--/--)

Day 03            After breakfast, morning tour of Taipei City, which include the impressive C.K.S. Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum where 5,000 years of Chinese Imperial arts and jade collections are exhibited, Martyrs’ Shrine of traditional architecture and Taipei Handicraft Center. After lunch, proceed to Wulai, about 10 miles south of Pitan, is the most accessible area from Taipei to view the aboriginal tribesmen who once were the head Hunters of Taiwan. Descendants of the proud tribe of Taiyals, the present-day Wulai aborigines for the most part dress and perform for the benefit of tourists. Hotel: Gala Hotel, Taipei (3*+) or similar

 MON              TAIPEI / SUN MOON LAKE (B/--/--)

Day 04            Breakfast at hotel, after that we will drive to Sun Moon Lake, which located in the middle of Taiwan and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan, tour will stops at the famous Wenwu Temple or Literature Warrior Temple dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Holy Monk Shrine and peacock garden. After touring round Sun Moon Lake, proceed to hotel for check in, we will overnight at Sun Moon Lake. Hotel: Fleur De Chine – Mountain View Room (5*) or similar              

TUE                SUN MOON LAKE / TAINAN / KAOHSIUNG (B/--/--)

Day 05            Breakfast at hotel, after that we will drive to Tainan City, the ancient capital of Taiwan, is situated on the southwestern coastal plains of the island and enjoys a warm climate year-round. It is the island's oldest and now fourth largest city. With its long history, Tainan is rich in historic sites and cultural heritage. We will take you to visit Chihkan Lou, Kozinga Shrine and Chimei Museum. Continuously, we will drive to Kaohsiung City, which is the second largest city in Taiwan. The tour will take you to Love River and Lio Ho Night Market. Overnight at Kaohsiung. Hotel: Garden Villa, Kaohsiung (4*) or similar

WED               KAOHSIUNG / KENTING / TAITUNG (B/--/--)

Day 06            Morning tour to Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan’s southern tip and the 37 miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along three sides of the park provide its main attractions. Stop will be made at Oluanpi light house, Maopitou coast scenic area and Kenting forest recreation area. Continuously we will drive to Taitung via Southern Link Highway. Overnight at Taitung. Hotel: Naruwan Hotel, Taitung (5*) or similar

THU                TAITUNG / EAST COAST NATIONAL SCENIC AREA / HUALIEN (B/--/--)

Day 07            After breakfast, we will starting the exciting East Coast National Scenic Tour. The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as "Taiwan's last unspoiled land", stretches 170 kilometers down the east coast of the island. Weathering, erosion, and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here. Our tour will stops at Siaoyeliou, Sansientai, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals. Late afternoon, we will proceed to Hualien for overnight. Hotel: China Trust Hotel, Hualien (4*) or similar

FRI                 HUALIEN / TAROKO GORGE / TAIPEI (B/--/--)

Day 08            After breakfast, whole day visit to Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge is an exceptionally beautiful, narrow raving created by a river which has cut deep into the mountains of solid marble. A road carved into sheer walls of rock snakes its way past forested peaks and cliffs towering thousands of feet above it, while hundreds of feet below a river roars past gigantic marble boulders. Stops will be made at Evergreen Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Nine Turns of Tunnel, Marble Bridge, Tienshiang and Marble factory. After that we will drive back to Taipei via Su Hwa Highway and will be around 7PM.Hotel: Gala Hotel, Taipei (3*+) or similar

SAT                 DEPARTURE (B/--/--)

Day 09            At leisure until check out and transfer to the airport for departure flight.

Price Includes:

8 nights hotel accommodation

daily breakfast at hotel

transfer & sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide

admission fee

Price excludes:

Personal expenses; gratuity, Insurance

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling.  Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied.  Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

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