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Fly from London (regional connections available) direct to Taipei with China Airlines. (N)
Day 2: TaipeiArrive and transfer to The Sherwood Hotel Taipei hotel (or similar) for 2 nights. (N)
Day 3: TaipeiFull-day tour of Taipei, including the National Palace Museum, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine and Longshan temple. Optional evening visit to the Chinese opera. (B, L)
Days 4-5: Sun Moon LakeDrive south to the village of Beipu, home to members of the 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 Fleur de Chine hotel. The following day, take a short boat excursion on the lake, then visit the Wenwu Temple and the Tse-en Pagoda. (B)
Day 6: AlishanDrive 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)
Day 7: Tainan • Fo Guang Shan monasteryOptional 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 south-east Asia. Stay overnight at the monastery guesthouse*. (B, D)
Day 8: Kenting • HualienOption to 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. (B, L)
Day 9: Taroko gorgeDrive north on a sightseeing route to the Taroko National Park and stay 1 night at Silks Place Taroko. (B)
Day 10: TaipeiMorning tour of remarkable Taroko gorge and visit the Eternal Spring shrine and the Swallow Grotto. Drive on to Taipei. Stay overnight at The Sherwood hotel. Options available to extend your stay in Taipei. (B)
Day 11: Fly to LondonFly direct to London with China Airlines. (B)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information *Fo Guang Shan monastery:Overnight stays at the Fo Guang Shan monastery are subject to availability. If an unscheduled event is being held at the monastery, a night at a Kaohsiung City hotel will be provided instead.
Superior tour:This tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travel:For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
The Sherwood is in Taipei's financial centre and shopping district and a 10-minute walk to the Zhongshan MRT station. The Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately one hour's drive away. All rooms and suites are spacious, well-equipped and have a choice of pillows, wall soundproofing and filtered fresh air to ensure a good night's sleep. Each room has a complimentary phone with unlimited local calls, internet access and local recommendations. Features: 343 rooms, restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi, spa with indoor swimming pool & sauna, fitness room. Room amenities: Television, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, minibar, coffee & tea making facilities.
Located inside the Taroko Gorge National Park, the five star Silks Place has 203 well-equipped guest rooms all with great views of the surrounding landscape. The variety of dining outlets includes Sichuanese, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Southeast Asian and international cuisine, as well as a coffee shop, pub and bar. Health and fitness facilities are available at the hotel's fitness centre featuring sauna and steam bath, indoor swimming pool and a spa.
Hotel Royal Chihpen is one of Taiwan's leading spa resorts, enjoying a prime location in the Chihpen Forest Recreation Area. The rooms are brightly decorated with subtle aboriginal influences, and have modern conveniences and views over the lush hills and surrounding countryside. There is a choice of three restaurants serving a range of Chinese, Japanese and western cuisine. The hotel prides itself on an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor hot spring baths and spa facilities.
Founded by Master Hsing Yun in 1967, Fo Guang Shan has evolved from a mountaintop bamboo forest to the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. The two lodges here, Pilgrims and Bamboo Garden, offer en suite guest accommodation within the monastery. Rooms are basic but comfortable, with air conditioning, bottled water, small televisions and tea making facilities. Both lodges have convention rooms and extensive dining facilities serving vegetarian meals such as noodles or dumplings, in keeping with Buddhist stricture.
The Fleur de Chine hotel is on the north shore of Sun Moon lake, an area known for its natural hot springs. The water from the hot springs is used in the hotel's spa and hot spring baths. Rooms are elaborately designed with French windows and balconies with views of either the mountain or lake. There are six restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines including international, Japanese and Chinese. The hotel's Sky Lounge rooftop bar has a panoramic view of the beautiful Sun Moon lake. Features: 211 rooms, 4 restaurants, lobby lounge, rooftop bar, fitness room, gift shop, spa with hot spring baths & swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Balcony, air conditioning, television, coffee machine, safe, hairdryer, minibar.
Alishan House is a simple yet charming guesthouse in a delightful setting on the forested hillsides of Alishan. Facilities include one restaurant serving Chinese food and a spacious terrace for enjoying the panoramic views from the hotel.
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Guideline Prices
Low season from £3595 per person
High season from £3795 per person
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Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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