Taiwan Highlight - 6 Days from $1550
Day 1 - Depart Australia / Arrive Taiwan
On arrival into Taipei International Airport, you will be met by your friendly TaiwanHolidays.com.au guide who will transfer you to your hotel where you will spend one night. You will be able to use the free time to explore the vibrant night life of Taipei, e.g. 101 Building, Night Markets... etc.
Hotel: Empress Hotel, Taipei
Day 2 - Sun Moon Lake / Puli / Taichung (B)
After breakfast, you will depart for your Taiwan Highlight Tour, by picking up by your guide to enbus for Nantou to Sun Moon Lake Tour. You will visit many of the famous sights around Sun Moon Lake (Wen Wu Temple, Tehua Village, Tse-En Pagonda, Holy Monk Shrine. The tour then continues to Puli, where you will see the beauty of this city which has the back drop of Central Mountain Range. The city is said to be particularly famous for its ‘four Ws”, that is its weather, water, wine and women! The mountain ranges maintain a mild climate all round the year, while the water has a balanced mineral content to give it a wonderful fresh taste. Puli’s brewery produces a variety of liquors that are widely credited by the tourists. Finally reaching Taichung City to stay 1 night.
Hotel: Plaza International, Taichung City
Day 3 - Taichung / Lukang / Kaohsiung (B)
After breakfast, depart for Lukang, the historical and cultural town and (The Chinese means Lukang is the second largest town in Taiwan.) Lukang is the venue of a national folk arts festival that lasts for several days before and after the boat races themselves. At this time, the old town regains some of its former glory as huge crowds of visitors pack its narrow streets. Some of the well known sightseeings around Lukang are: Tienhou Temple, Old market Street, Half-side well, Nine-turns Lane/Shih Yih Hall, Lukang Folk Arts Museum, Remembrance Hall,Lungshan Temple, Wenkai Academy Civil Shrine Martial Temple. At the end of today you will be transported to Kaohsiung by train or bus.
Hotel: Holiday Garden Hotel, Kaohsiung
Day 4 - Kaohsiung / Kenting / Kaohsiung (B)
Today, the highlight for many visit Taiwan is a visit to Kenting National Park, undoubtedly one of the most beautifully reserved natural forest in Taiwan. It is located in south of Taiwan with popular beach bordering on the tropical region of Taiwan where palm tree, banana trees, sugar cane and surfing beach are part of the scene. It's an excellent place for swim, surf, and dive. Other sightseeings will be visited today are the southermost tip of Taiwan, "Maopitou" (named after the shape of cat-nose-like rock.) The coast of coral reef is worth a visit for landreforms which strongly affected by wave erosions, efflorescence, and salt-soaking. The natural landscape like wave erosion caves, ditches, and pillars are amazing, sea view here is attractive and very enjoyable. The Oluanpi Light House will also be visited before you be transported back to Kaohsiung.
Hotel: Holiday Garden Hotel, Kaohsiung
Day 5 - Kaohsiung / Cheng Ching Lake / Taipei / Australia (B)
This morning you will depart for Kaohsiung City Tour. The city of Kaohsiung is Taiwan's largest industrial centre, and is second largest city in Taiwan. It has stayed abreast of Taiwan's recent progress and prosperity; expanding and modernizing. Some of the well know sightseeings in Kaohsiung City is the Love River. You will visit the largest lake in Kaohsiung, Cheng Ching Lake, developed originally as a reservoir to meet the need for water for industrial use. Later on the lake was improved through environmental landscaping, until today it offers the beauty of a forested park. The Spring & Autumn Pavilions are two massive pavilions dedicated to Kuan Kung, the God of War, the Spring and Autumn Pavilions were completed in 1951. In front of the pavilions is a statue of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, riding a dragon. Hsizu Bay is only 20 minutes drive from downtown Kaohsiung.This scenic spot offers a romantic venue for lovers and other visitors. There are two historical sites near the beach: the former British Consulate and the Strategic North Gate. Then you will be transported by bus or train to Taipei International Airport for your onward (CI 51 22:55) flight back to Australia.
Day 6 - Arrive Australia (B)
The flight will arrive Sydney approximately before 11AM. |
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Price guide
Taiwan Highlight
6 Days from $1650 $1550 |
Tour Code: TWHP1
*Departure Every Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Seasons |
Adult Price |
Child Price |
| Low |
$1650 $1550 |
$1205 |
| Shoulder |
$1600 |
$1245 |
| High |
$2300 |
$1765 |
Single Room Supplement: $245
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| Seasonality: |
| Low |
01Apr09-03Apr09 25Apr09-26Jun09 25Jul09-18Sep09 10Oct09-13Nov09 02Feb09-31Mar10 |
| Shoulder |
04Apr09-24Apr09 27Jun09-24Jul09 19Sep09-09Oct09 14Nov09-04Dec09 16Jan10-01Feb10 |
| High |
05Dec09-15Jan10 |
Inclusions
- Return international economy airfare with China Airlines
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation (3-4 star hotels)
- Return Airport / Hotel Transfers
- Meals as specified
- Sightseeing and Entrance fees
- Domestic flights and Train Tickets in Taiwan
- English speaking guide throughout the whole tour
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BONUS Inclusions
- FREE Return Airfare from Taipei to one of the Asia cities: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Denpasar, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Phuket, Jakarta, Kula Lumpur, Manila, Penang, Phnom Penh, Rangoon, Saigon, Singapore.
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Exclusions
- Airport & Government Taxes (Approx min $300 p.p.)
- Passports & Visa
- Tips (optional)
- Drinks & Food not mentioned in your itinerary
- All other items of a personal nature.
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Remark
- All prices are in AUD, and based on PER PERSON TWIN SHARE. Prices are indicative only and are subject to change at anytime due to currency fluctuations.
- During Public Holidays or Special Events surcharges may apply. Please always check with our consultants for more details.
- Child Price is available from 2-11 years old (inclusive) with bed & meal, but must sharing room with 2 Adults or would be charged same rate as Adults.
- Child who is under 2 years old (no bed & no meal) we would charge 10% of adults price.
- * Guaranteed every Mon, Wed, Sat departure, minimum 2 PAX per group required.
B= Breakfast, L=Lunch. D=Dinner
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