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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.
Extend your stay with a visit to China and see the original home of the antiquities seen in Taipei’s National Palace Museum. Visit Beijing’s Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. Stay at the Park Plaza Beijing for 3 nights. British passport holders can visit Beijing for up to 144 hours without a visa.
Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
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Guideline Prices
Low season from £3,595 per person
High season from £3,795 per person
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
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Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
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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