Highlight of Korea & Taiwan 15 Days

Day 1 (Mon) Depart Australia

Depart flight from Sydney with China Airlines CI52 22:00 to Taiwan.

Day 2 (Tue) Arrive Seoul

Arrive Seoul approximate 11:35PM, you will be met by your friendly Taiwan Holidays guide who will greet and transfer you to your hotel. The remaining day will be at your own leisure time. You may refresh at your hotel first or you may want to explore yourself nearby the hotel.

Hotel: Crown Hotel, Seoul (3 1/2*) or similar  

Day 3 (Wed) Seoul City Tour (B)

Sightseeing of Seoul city including:-

Gyeongbokgung Palace: A Palace is a palace erected during the reign of king Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910) which was the final kingdom in Korea, but it was destroyed in the Japanese invasion of 1592. It was reconstructed in 1868. It has 4 gates including the southern main gate, Gwanghwamum.

Itaewon Shopping Street: The most exotic place in Seoul to spend a day of shopping, dining and hanging out. It is a very popular shopping district for tourists that some even tend to say, "People know about Itaewon, even if they don't know about Seoul."  There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Itaewon is a leader in providing exotic fashion, bars and clubs in Korea. Most stores in this area are branded with English signs and now with the recent influx of Chinese and Japanese tourists, Itaewon has become one of the Korea's International hubs. 

Hotel: Crown Hotel, Seoul (3 1/2*) or similar 

Day 4 (Thu) Korean Folk Village (B)

The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity for Korean children to experience and learn the culture of their ancestors firsthand. The site provides a venue to promote traditional Korean culture to both domestic and international visitors, and provides an open-air learning place for succeeding generations. The village has been developed to convey the wisdom and the spirits of our ancestors to both domestic and international tourists

Hotel: Crown Hotel, Seoul (3 1/2*) or similar  

Day 5 (Fri) D.M.Z Tour (B)

The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) is a strip of land serving as a buffer zone between North and South Korea, the most heavily armed border in the world. Visit the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observation Platform, Panmunjom & Imjin Park.

Hotel: Crown Hotel, Seoul (3 1/2*) or similar  

Day 6 (Sat) Seoul / Taipei (B)

After breakfast, time at leisure at your own before transfer to Incheon International Airport for your your flight to Taipei. Upon arrival at Taipei International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel in Taipei city. You will have free time to explore the nightmarket or shopping districts in Taipei.

Hotel: Gala Hotel, (4*) 

Day 7 (Sun) Taipei City Tour / Wulai Aboriginal Village & Waterfall (B)

At approximately 8AM, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby to visit Taipei City's must see places. Sightseeings for today are: Presidential Building (pass  by), Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and National Palace Museum (has the world's largest Chinese Art and painting collection), Martyrs's Shrine, Chinese Temple then the Taiwanese Handicraft Centre, where you can see and purchase some Taiwanese souvenirs. 

Then you will be taking to Wulai, it is famous for hot spring, waterfall and Aboriginal culture. There is even a cable car to whisk you up to the top the mountain to have panaromic view of the valley. The "Wulai Old Street" will be visited, where you can taste the many famous Taiwanese gourmet and snacks.

Hotel: Gala Hotel, (4*) 

Day 8 (Mon) Sun Moon Lake (B)

After breakfast, you will be pickup by your guide at the hotel lobby then drive to Sun Moon Lake which is located in the middle of Taiwan and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will stop at the famous Wenwu Temple and 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 around the Sun Moon Lake, proceed to hotel for check in, stay overnight at Sun Moon Lake. The hotel we stayed is at Fleur De Chine, which is the newest (built in 2009) deluxe '6 star' hotel at Sun Moon Lake, which is the only hotel in the area that has the unique detox hot spring & spa facility inside the hotel.

Hotel: Fleur de Chine (5*)

Day 9 (Tue) Tainan / Kaohsiung (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Tainan City, the ancient capital of Taiwan. Situated on the southwestern coastal plains of the island and enjoys a warm climate all year round. It is the island's oldest and now fourth largest city. With its long history, Tainan is rich in historical sites and cultural heritage. We will take you to visit Koxinga Shrine, Chihkan Lou and Chimei Museum. After Tainan, we will continue to Kaohsiung City, which is the second largest city in Taiwan. The tour will take you to the romantic Love River and famous Lio Ho Night Market. At the end of today you will be overnight at Kaohsiung's Garden Villa, this 5 star hotel was the accommodation for Dali Lama during his visit in Taiwan in 2009.

Hotel: Garden Villa (5*) 

Day 10 (Wed) Kenting / Taitung (B)

Today, the highlight for many visit Taiwan is a visit to Kenting National Park, undoubtly 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 southern most tip of Taiwan, "Maopitou" (named after the shape of cat-nose-like rock). The coast of coral reef is worth a visit for land reforms which strongly affected by wave erosions, efflorescene 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. We then continue to Taitung via the scenic Southern Link Highway. Overnight at Taitung and enjoy a relaxing bath at the 5 star hotel's Spa & Hot Spring recreation area.

Hotel: Naruwan Hotel (5*)

Day 11 (Thu) East Coast Scenic Tour / Hualien (B)

After breakfast, you will be on the exciting East Coast National Scenic Tour. The East Coast National Scenic Area known as "Taiwan's Last Unspoiled Land", stretched 170 kilometres down the east coast of the island. Weathering, erosion and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here. Our tour will stop at Siaoyeliou, Sansientai, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals. In the late afternoon, we will proceed to Hualien for overnight stay. 

Hotel: China Trust Hotel (5*) 

Day 12 (Fri)  Taroko Gorge / Taipei (B)

This morning you will depart for Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge is an exceptionally beautiful area of Taiwan. It is the 'Seven Wonder of Asia", its narrow raving created by the Liwu River which has cut deep into the mountains of solid marble. A road carved into sheer walls of rock rewinding 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 Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Marble Bridge, Tienshiang and Marble Factory. We will then drive back to Taipei via Su-Hua Highway and Hsuei-Shan Long Tunnel (12.9 kilometers) to arrive Taipei at around 5PM.

Hotel: Gala Hotel, (4*)

Day 13 (Sat) Chiufen Village / Taipei Night Tour (B/D)

Chiufen Village is famous for its old mining town's charming characteristics. Many famous Taiwanese movies were short here. You will be able to see beautigul sunset when you arrive at the village.

Around 6PM you will be taken our to explore the night life of Taipei. Firstly, you will have Dinner at the Taiwanese dinner locally, then visit the oldest temple in Taiwan "Longshan Temple" and then off to the most colourful  night market in Taiwan "Hwahsi Night Market" (aka Snake Valley). Finally you will be taken to see the world's 2nd tallest building in the world "Taipei 101".   

Hotel: Gala Hotel, (4*)

Day 14 (Sun) Taipei time at leisure until departure (B)

After breakfast, you will have leisure time to explore the vibrant city of Taipei. Taipei is a shopholic's heaven. You can find all sorts of bargain to all the world famous brands at one shopping disctrict. You can catch the MRT to many parts of the city, eg: Ximending, Xinyi Shopping District, East Chungxiao Area for shopping. See some suggestions by clicking here. 

About 7PM in the evening, you will be transferred to the Taipei International Airport for flight back to Australia at 23:55PM. 
 

Day 15 (Mon) Arrive Australia

The flight will arrive Sydney approximately before 11AM.

Tours in Taiwan: 

    Taipei 101                                                 Ximending, Taipei                       

    Sun Moon Lake