Taiwan: The Beautiful Island

Fly to Taipei

Fly from London (regional connections available) direct to Taipei with China Airlines. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Taipei

Arrive and transfer to The Landis (or similar) for 2 nights. (N)

Taipei

Full-day tour of Taipei, including the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Martyrs' Shrine and Longshan Temple. A welcome dinner will be held this evening. (B, L, D)

Sun Moon Lake

Drive south to the village of Beipu, home to members of the Hakka ethnic minority group. See the traditional architecture and sample Hakka food, then continue to Sun Moon Lake for a 2-night stay at the Einhan Taihe. (B)

Sun Moon Lake

Take a short boat excursion on the lake, then visit the Wenwu Temple and the Tse-en Pagoda.

Alishan

Drive to the Alishan Forest Park, one of the most spectacular mountainous regions of Taiwan. Afternoon walking tour of the park. Overnight at Alishan House. (B, D)

Tainan - Fo Guang Shan Monastery

Early morning ride on the Alishan Forest Railway to see the sunrise (weather permitting) from the summit of Mount Alishan. After breakfast, drive to the charming mountain township of Zhuqi, and take a stroll down historic Fenchihu Old Street. Continue to Tainan to visit Fort Anping and historic Yanping Street. Then proceed to Fo Guang Shan, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Stay overnight at the Fo Guang Shan monastery guesthouse*. (B, D)

Tainan - Fo Guang Shan Monastery

Rise early and join the monks for morning prayers. Drive south to Kenting National Park, which protects an area of low-lying hills, limestone caves, forests and beaches. Explore the park on foot, then head north towards Taitung. Stay 1 night at the Hotel Royal Chihpen and enjoy the hot spring facilities. (B)

East Coast National Scenic Area

Drive north through the East Coast National Scenic Area towards Hualien, and stay 1 night in a Scenic Room (Sea View) at the Fullon Hotel. (B)

Taroko Gorge - Taipei

Morning tour of the remarkable Taroko Gorge followed by a visit to the Eternal Spring Shrine and the Swallow Grotto. Drive on to Taipei. Stay overnight at The Landis. Tonight, attend a farewell dinner at a Michelin star restaurant. (B, D)

Fly to London

Fly direct to London with China Airlines. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Fly to Taipei

Fly from London (regional connections available) direct to Taipei with China Airlines. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Taipei

Arrive and transfer to The Landis (or similar) for 2 nights. (N)

Taipei

Full-day tour of Taipei, including the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Martyrs' Shrine and Longshan Temple. A welcome dinner will be held this evening. (B, L, D)

Sun Moon Lake

Drive south to the village of Beipu, home to members of the Hakka ethnic minority. See the traditional architecture and sample Hakka food, then continue to Sun Moon Lake for a 2-night stay at the Einhan Taihe. (B)

Sun Moon Lake

Today, take a short boat excursion on the lake, then visit the Wenwu Temple and the Tse-en Pagoda. (B)

Alishan

Drive to the Alishan Forest Park, one of the most spectacular mountainous regions of Taiwan. Afternoon walking tour of the park. Overnight at Alishan House. (B, D)

Alishan - Fo Guang Shan Monastery

Early morning ride on the Alishan Forest Railway to see the sunrise (weather permitting) from the summit of Mount Alishan. After breakfast, drive to the charming mountain township of Zhuqi, and take a stroll down historic Fenchihu Old Street. Continue to Tainan to visit Fort Anping and historic Yanping Street. Then proceed to Fo Guang Shan, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Stay overnight at the Fo Guang Shan monastery guesthouse*. (B, D)

Fo Guang Shan Monastery - Chihpen

Rise early and join the monks for morning prayers. Drive south to Kenting National Park, which protects an area of low-lying hills, limestone caves, forests and beaches. Explore the park on foot, then head north towards Taitung. Stay 1 night at the Hotel Royal Chihpen and enjoy the hot spring facilities. (B)

East Coast National Scenic Area

Drive north through the East Coast National Scenic Area towards Hualien, and stay 1 night in a Scenic Room (Sea View) at the Fullon Hotel. (B)

Taroko Gorge - Taipei

Morning tour of the remarkable Taroko gorge followed by a visit to the Eternal Spring Shrine and the Swallow Grotto. Drive on to Taipei. Stay overnight at The Landis. Tonight, attend a farewell dinner at a Michelin star restaurant. (B, D)

Fly to London

Fly direct to London with China Airlines. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.