Mid Autumn Festival In Taiwan & Deluxe Gourmet Tour in 10
Day 1 - Departure from Australia 25September: Depart flight from Sydney, Australia with China Airlines CI52 22:10 to Taiwan.
Day 2 - Arrive Taiwan / Sun Moon Lake / Puli / Chiayi (B/L/D) 26September: On arrival into Taipei International Airport at approx 5:40AM in the morning, you will be met by your friendly Taiwan Holidays & Travel tour guide who will greet you at the Taipei Airport lobby. You will be transfered to Nantou, where Sun Moon Lake is located. It is Taiwan's largest lake with the east side shaped like "Sun", and West side shaped like "Moon", hence the name "Sun Moon Lake". Sightseeing around the area includes: 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 round Sun Moon Lake, you will be transfered to the "Taiwanese Gourmet Restaurant" to have lunch in Puli, then depart for "Nine Aboriginal Tribes Culture Village" to see the shows and beautiful garden of the theme park and Aboriginal culture village. Tonight you will stay at Chiayi City, there is a night market near your 5 star hotel. Hotel: Maison De Chine Hotel, Chiayi (5)
Day 3 - Chiayi / Alisan / Kaohsiung (B/L/X) 27September: After breakfast, you will depart for the "Eight Wonders of Taiwan - Alisan", which is located at the end of the Alisan Forest Railway. If the weather permits, you will be able to see the eternal sea of clouds and sunrise on Jhushan after an early morning walk through a spectacular landscapes of valleys and trails. Sightseeings around the Alisan National Scenic Area including: Cherry Blossom (Season: 15Mar-20Apr), Sister Lake, Zhaoping Park,Sochun Temple, Old Alisan Tree Site, ... just to name a few. After the experience at Alisan, you will be transferred to Kaohsiung City, where will have the City Tour of Kaohsiung, see the largest industrial harbor- Kaohsiung Harbor in Taiwan, and the second busiest harbor in Asia. In the evening, you will visit "Liuho Night Market", to taste the Taiwanese deserts and snacks. You can then visit the famous "Love River" which is now renowned for its café culture and night tour which are popular among local couples for a romantic night. Tonight you will stay at the 5 star Garden Villa Hotel, which is opposite the famous Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung City. Hotel: Garden Villa, Kaohsiung (5)
Day 4 - Kaohsiung / Kenting / Taitung (B/L/D) 28September: After breakfast, the tour will depart for Theresa Deng Museum. She was the most popular and influential Taiwanese singer in the world. 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 southernmost 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, 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 (it is the world's first military equipped light house). We then continue to Taitung via the Scenic Southern Link Highway. Overnight at Taitung and enjoy a relaxing 'water therapy spa" at the 5 star hotel in Taitung. Hotel: Naruwan Hotel, Taitung (5)
Day 5 - Taitung / East Coast National Scenic Area / Hualien (B/L/D) 29September: After Breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to "Tainan Aboriginal Beinan Cultural Village" it is the site where the BC civil human evidences have been found. Then we will drive thru the HuaTong Mt Route, where we will stop at: “Butterfly Valley”which is abundance with beautiful landscape and natural environment. It's just the perfect essence to a perfect relaxing vacation and well renowned butterfly sceneries. Here you can enjoy an unique natural experience and amazing comfortable sensation outdoor hot spring and spa in the deluxe Butter valley Resort. Tonight you will be overnight at Hualien City. Hotel: China Trust Hotel, Hualien (5)
Day 6 - Hualien / Taroko National Park / Taipei (B/L/D) 30September: This morning you will depart for Taroko Gorge National Park. The 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. On our way back to Taipei, we will drive pass the "Chingshuei Cliff" located on the section of the Suao-Hualien Highway that stretches between Heping and Chongde stations, is one of the most spectacular sights on Taiwan's Pacific coast. The cliff is more than 1,000 meters high and drops almost vertically into the sea. The highway snakes along its curving face more than 20 kilometers, with the sheer cliff rising on one side and a sheer drop to the ocean on the other.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, and then you will be driven to explore the vibrant night life of Taipei, e.g. Taipei 101 Building, Night Markets... etc. Tonight you will start your 3 nights accommodation at the five star hotel accommodation at Howard Plaza Hotel, which is located at the most convenient & popular & busiest shopping district of Taipei City! Hotel: Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei (5)
Day 7 - Taipei / Wulai / Chiufen (B/X/X) 01 October: After breakfast, 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 to top the mountain to have panoramic view of the valley. The "Wulai Old Street" will be visited, where you can taste the many famous Taiwanese gourmet and snacks. After Lunch, we will depart for Yehliu Ocean Park. It is known for its spectacular rock formations, sculptured throughout the ages by wind and sea erosion leaving fascinating pillars, including the famous "Queen's Head" and "Fairy's Shoe". The next stop in the evening will be Chiufen Village, famous for its old mining town's charming characteristics. Many famous Taiwanese movies were shot here. You will be able to see the beautiful sunset when you arrive at the village. Dinner will be a great variety of choices at the village's traditional shops. Hotel: Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei (5)
Day 8 - Taipei / Yangmingshan National Park / Taipei City Sightseeing (B/L/X) 02 October: After breakfast, we will visit Yanmingshan National Park. Other sightseeings for today are: Presidential Building (Pass by), Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and National Palace Museum (has the largest Chinese art and painting collection - more than 650,000 pieces). Lunch will be held at the famous restaurant - Five Dimes, which was the masterpiece of the artist Ms Hsieh. After lunch, we will visit Martyrs' Shrine. In the evening, you will be treated by the famous Taiwanese foot massage. Tonight you will visit the largest night market in Taiwan, "Shilin Night Market". In the night market, you will able to explore and see all sorts of bargains. Hotel: Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei(5)
Day 9 - Taipei (B/X/X) 03 October: 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 district. You can catch the MRT to many parts of the city, e,g. Ximending, Xingyi Shopping District, East Chungxiao Area for shopping. See some suggestions by click here. About 7PM in the evening, you will be transferred to the Taipei International Airport for flight back to Australia at 23:55PM.
Day 10 - Arrive Australia 04 October: The flight will arrive Sydney approximately before 12:05AM.
Images of Our Hotels on Tour:
Maison De Chine Hotel, Chiayi (5)
Garden Villa Hotel, Kaohsiung (5)
Naruwan Hotel, Taitung (5)
China Trust Hotel, Hualien (5)
Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei (5)
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Price guide
Mid Autumn Festival in Taiwan & Gourmet Experience in 10 Days
Tour Code: TWEP14
Departure Date: 25 Sep 2010
CI 52 22:10-05:40
Adult Price
Child Price*
$2295$1980
$1750$1580
Single Room Supplement: $430
*Child price $1580 is for child between 2-12 yr old to share bed with existing bedding (sharing with 2 adults)
*Child between 2-12 yr old to have a bed (share room with 1-2 audlts), is $1680 per child.
Extra Nights at Howard Plaza Hotel,Taipei:
SGL: A$150
DBL / TWN: A$150
TRP: A$230
QUAD: A$280
*The above Price is based on per room per night, Only available to "Escorted Group Tours in 2010 "
Inclusions
Return international economy airfare with China Airlines
7 Nights hotel accommodation (5 star hotels)
Return Airport / Hotel Transfers
Meals as specified (B=8, L=6, D=4)
Admission and Entrance fees
Mandarin & English ( on request )speaking tour guide throughout the whole tour
Tour Insurance
BONUS Inclusions
FREE Taiwanese Foot Message
FREE Taiwanese Hot Spring
Exclusions
Airport & Government Taxes (Approx min $220 p.p.)
Passports & Visa (if applicable)
Tips min. A$7 p.p. per day x 8 days = A$56 (NT$1600)
Drinks & Food not mentioned in your itinerary
All other items of a personal nature.
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.