The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses. Incense-veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neoned street life of a decidedly more modern era.
The Great Eastern Philosophy -Confucius Temple
This temple honors one of the greatest philosophers and teachers of all time, Confucius, as well as other philosophers. Confucius’ teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced the Chinese thought and life in almost every way.
The Tallest Skyscraper in Taiwan:Taipei 101
Taipei City’s skyline is unique. When you overlook the low-rise city landscape of Taipei, you’ll see that it’s clearly worth waiting in line to take Taipei 101's elevators up to grab a God’s-eye-view of the city.
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
The massive commemorative monument, with its blue-tile roof, white marble wall, and clusters of red colored flowerbeds stand as the symbol of Kuomintang and its leader: Chiang Kai Shek, well-known as the founding father of Republic of China.
Encountering a Healing Deity - Bao-an Temple
This 200-year-old historical site was deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it has been maintained and repaired through the ages with traditional techniques, preserving ancient knowledge and culture.
Points of interest/ itinerary:
Taipei 101
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
Lunch: Din Tai Fung Restaurant, XiaoLongBao (??????)
Confucius Temple (??)
Bao-an Temple (???)
Enjoy this 1-day tour of Sun Moon Lake, considered one of the top scenic spots in Taiwan.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Go on a boat trip and visit the best attractions around Sun Moon Lake
*Visit Xiangshan Visitor Center, known for its futuristic architectural design
*Enjoy being embraced by the natural environment of Sun Moon Lake
Surrounded by lush, green mountain peaks, Sun Moon Lake is considered one of the top scenic spots in Taiwan. Famed for its hiking and biking trails (named as one of the world’s top cycling destinations by CNN), as well as a plethora of other attractions and activities the lake attracts millions of visitors each year.
Historically and culturally rich temples, pagodas, and other monuments are part of the stunning scenery of Taiwan’s largest lake.
Late president Chiang Kai-shek once chose Sun Moon Lake as his preferred summer get-away and many attempts to capture the beauty of the lake have been made by poets and artists over time.
This tour allows you to visit the lake in style. Enjoy a fun time with our knowledgably tour guide and experience the beauty and serenity of Sun Moon Lake, one of the most popular tourist spots in Taiwan.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free -Jiufen Gold Rush Town and Keelung Harbor Night Market with Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
Jiufen (also known as Jioufen, Chiufen or ??), perfectly situated up in the hills and straddles the Pacific Ocean, was once a prosperous gold rush town before the 1970s. Today, with its picturesque stone walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and tea houses, the ancient city has become an inspirational mecca for artists, writers, and movie directors like Hou Hsiao-hsien (A City of Sadness) and Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away).
Yehliu National Geo Park - Yehliu lies in one of the most remarkable geological coastal areas in northern Taiwan, and is well-known for its rocky promontory overlooking the bay. Winds and waves shape the environment and make the scenic view magnificent. Local people have taken pleasure in naming the large rocks which dot the landscape after shapes which they resemble. When you see the ""Queen's Head"" rock, you'll feel like you're in the presence of royalty.
Jiufen & Jiufen Old Street - The most memorable part of being in Jiufen, without a doubt, is the long and narrow street market which stretches through the entire town. The streets are dotted with crafts, food, tea, snacks, and many traditional and playful products. Also, try some of the local foods, be sure to pick up some. Sweet taro balls, rice cakes and the grilled squid... one bite and you're hooked!
Inspiration of Animated Movie - Spirited Away, directed by the master of animation Hayao Miyazaki, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2002. Miyazaki came to Taiwan for an extended stay, and after relaxing and enjoying the beauty and scenery of Chiufen - gave birth to the animated masterpiece which has inspired an entire generation of Americans to learn about Japanese culture.
After this we will take you to Taipei 101 Observatory ""The Tallest Skyscraper in Taiwan"". Taipei City’s skyline is unique. When you overlook the low-rise city landscape of Taipei, you’ll see that it’s clearly worth waiting in line to take Taipei 101's elevators up to grab a God’s-eye-view of the city.
Jiufen Gold Rush Town
Jiufen, perfectly situated up in the hills and straddles the Pacific Ocean, was once a prosperous gold rush town before the 1970s. Today, with its picturesque stone walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and tea houses, the ancient city has become an inspirational mecca for artists, writers, and movie directors like Hou Hsiao-hsien (A City of Sadness) and Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away).
Jiufen & Jiufen Old Street
The most memorable part of being in Jiufen, without doubt, is the long and narrow night market street which stretches through the entire town.
The golden waterfall
Although there is no actual gold flowing forth from these falls, the name reflects their appearance: the combination of regular rainfall in this mining area and abundance of heavy metal elements deposited in the riverbed radiate a gold-like color.
Heping Island Park
Heping Island is the doorway to Keelung Harbor. Inside the park, you will see important terrain of marine abrasion, including marine cliff, abrasion platform and abrasion fosse as well as the famous “bean curd rock” and pedestal rock.
Keelung Miaokou Night Market
The food market in Keelung has been renowned for more than 40 years. There are many eateries here and more than 200 food stands gather in the area of 400 sq. meters.
Los chinos comenzaron a trasladarse a Taiwán hace cuatro siglos y desplazaron a las tribus aborígenes de la isla hasta el punto de que hoy representan tan solo el 2% de la población. Étnica y lingüísticamente diferentes, muchos aún viven en aldeas de montaña como Wulai, sede de la tribu Tai ya. Esta ruta de media jornada te llevará al corazón de su mundo.
Situado en las tierras altas del norte, Wulai es famoso por las aguas termales, el ferrocarril, las cascadas y el Parque de Atracciones Yushian, así como el hermoso paisaje formado por las altas montañas y los ríos. Wulai significa “aguas termales” en una de las lenguas aborígenes, y estas son muy apreciadas. Son claras, transparentes, incoloras e inodoras, y uno de los spa es eficaz en la curación de la dermatitis.
Una cascada de 80 metros de altura semejante a una tela de seda blanca que desciende del cielo es también una visita obligada, mientras que el ferrocarril turístico es una de las atracciones más románticas de Wulai. El centro de cultura aborigen presenta la cultura, las costumbres y los hábitos de la tribu Tai Ya tribu y exhibe objetos históricos. El punto culminante de esta visita es el encantador espectáculo de canto y danza aborigen. Cuenta la historia del nacimiento de la tribu Atayal, que según la leyenda debe su origen a la explosión de una roca gigante en el monte Dabajian. Cuando la roca explotó con un gran estruendo, dio a luz a un hombre y una mujer que fueron el principio la tribu.
Have a lengthy layover in Taiwan? Don’t want to spend your time at the airport? We've got you covered! Go on our layover day tour for travelers having to make a long stop in Taiwan. On this tour we will take you to some of the main tourist attractions Taipei has to offer.
Your day trip begins with an hour-long drive from Taiwan Taoyuan Int’l Airport to the city. During the ride, enjoy the musings and stories told by our friendly and informative tour guide.
After arriving in the heart of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, you’ll be surrounded by the city’s frantic traffic, with motor scooters zigzagging through the busy streets. Take a look at the sky-high apartment and office buildings, the trendy shops and stores, and the many tea and coffee shops at every turn. Listen as the tour guide points out the most interesting sights you’ll pass by.
At the National Palace Museum you will be presented with a huge collection of ancient Chinese artifacts. Set in pleasant surroundings, the museum is one of the greatest in the world and houses amazing historical and cultural treasures, including bronzes, Chinese paintings, jade artifacts, ceramics, and other precious objects amassed by ancient emperors and dynasties over several millennia.
Next, get your camera ready for the magnificent Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world. This modern structure, standing 101 floors above ground, symbolizes the evolution of technology and Chinese tradition. After taking the super-fast elevator to the observatory, you’ll be standing high above the city and take in the views of Taipei and its surrounding mountains. Also check out the hundreds of shops, restaurants, and businesses in the adjoining shopping mall.
When passing by the Presidential Building our guide will introduce you to this unique red-brick structure, constructed in 1919 as the headquarters for occupying Japanese government. Since 1949, the building has been used as the presidential office.
Then we’ll visit another of Taipei’s prominent landmarks -- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall -- built in honor of the late ROC president. With its shiny blue-tile roof and serene white marble walls, the memorial is a symbol of peace, respect, and warmth. Time permiting, you'll witness the ritual of the changing of the guards. Close by are also two impressive buildings in traditional Chinese style, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall, together forming the country's leading center for the performing arts.
Finally, we’ll take you to Longshan Temple, one of the oldest and most famous temples in Taiwan, featuring elaborate architecture, intricately carved wooden structures, and stunning ornamental dragons.
If you’re lucky enough to have visited Taiwan, then wherever you go, it stays with you, for all of Taiwan is a moveable feast. Be astounded at the variety of dishes and snacks at Old Street. Appreciate the world’s most popular drink in one of the world’s supreme tea-growing regions. Enjoy the beautifully lush landscapes of the Bagua tea plantations and the fertile backdrop of Qiandao Lake located in the upper reaches of the Jade Reservoir. And be swept away in a gondola through the mountains of Maokong.
Visita los tres destinos principales del sur de Taiwán a bordo de diferentes medios de transporte: hacia el sur de Taiwán, desde Taipéi, en el tren de alta velocidad (Taiwan High Speed Rail). Explora la ciudad portuaria de Kaohsiung en ferri y rickshaw, el popular triciclo de los países asiáticos. Sumérgete en la belleza natural del parque nacional Kenting y paséate por lugares históricos de Tainan, la antigua capital del país.
Día 1: Taipéi – Tren de alta velocidad de Taiwán – Kaohsiung
Sal por la mañana desde Taipéi y coge el tren de alta velocidad en dirección al sur, hacia Kaohsiung, la segunda ciudad más grande de Taiwán. Nuestro conductor de autobús te esperará en el área de llegadas de la estación del tren. La primera parada es el Fo Guang Shan o Montaña Luz de Buda, construido por el maestro Hsing Yun para consagrar la reliquia de Buda. El museo está compuesto por un vestíbulo, 8 pagodas, una sala principal y una grandiosa estatua de Buda, con vistas del pico del Buitre al sur y del jardín japonés al norte.
Visita el centro de arte Pier-2, un antiguo almacén abandonado y olvidado que volvió a cobrar vida gracias a un grupo de artistas que lo convirtieron en un pujante escenario para el arte contemporáneo.
A continuación, sube a bordo del ferri y dirígete a la isla Cijing, la parte más antigua de Kaohsiung. Paséate por sus calles a bordo de un rickshaw, un vehículo pequeño usado para el transporte de personas. Tanta diversión da hambre, así que calma tu apetito con unas exquisiteces locales en el mercado nocturno de Liuhe, el mercado más popular en Kaohsiung.
Alojamiento: Hotel Howard Plaza o similar (Hotel 5*)
Día 2: Kaohsiung- Kenting – Kaohsiung
Tras desayunar, nos dirigiremos al sur de la frontera, hacia Kenting, un paraíso tropical ideal para una escapada romántica. Descubre Hengchun, que literalmente significa primavera eterna, la ciudad histórica mejor conservada de Taiwán. La ciudad es un monumento histórico desde el año 1985 y todavía conserva sus puertas y murales originales construidas por la dinastía Qing. Admira Maobitou, que se traduce como nariz de gato, una formación rocosa natural con forma de gato agachado. Construido durante la dinastía Qing, Oulanpi es conocido por su faro y fue reconocido como una de las Eight Views of Taiwan (ocho vistas de Taiwán) durante el periodo bajo el gobierno del Imperio de Japón.
Explora el parque Longpan, una meseta de piedra caliza erosionada por el agua de la lluvia que mantiene las características únicas del paisaje con amplias praderas frente al océano Pacifico.
Día 3: Kaohsiung – Tainan -Tren de alta velocidad de Taiwán – Taipéi
Repón tus fuerzas con un delicioso desayuno en el hotel y prepárate para una ruta histórica por Tainan, la ciudad más antigua de Taiwán y conocida comúnmente como la capital. La primera parada es el Fuerte Provintia, reconocido como monumento histórico en 1983. El fuerte fue construido por los holandeses, después destruido y reconstruido por la dinastía Qing.
El santuario de Koxinga fue construido en 1662 durante la dinastía Ming, en memoria a Cheng Cheng Kung, el gran señor de la guerra. El Fuerte Zeelandia fue levantado por la compañía holandesa de las Indias Orientales a lo largo de sus 38 años de dominio en la parte oeste de Taiwán. El fuerte original fue casi destrozado por el ejército británico durante el siglo XIX, aunque posteriormente fue reconstruido por los japoneses. Al lado del fuerte Zeelandia se encuentra la famosa casa del árbol Anping. Las raíces aéreas de las higueras de Bengala llegaron profundamente a la estructura de la casa y se han convertido en parte del edificio.
Al acabar el tour por el distrito de Anaping, nos dirigimos a Taipéi en el tren de alta velocidad.
Pingxi Town today is probably equally best-known for a romantic movie You are the Apple of My Eye and sky lanterns and Taiwanese Niagara Waterfall. However, thanks to the movie, many Taiwanese people has come to Pingxi the old town hoping to bring their good old times back. As for the visitors from abroad, the town is extraordinarily special with its cozy atmosphere and early culture of Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Northeast coastline is full of beautiful rocky shores, shallow sandy beaches with algae, sea cucumbers, seashells, hermit crabs, and more coastal wildlife than you can shake a stick at. Rock climbing and fishing are two extremely popular activities to undertake on Taiwan’s Northeast coastline, and our tours of the coast cater specifically to those outdoor adventure loving types whose idea of a great day involved both rock climbing and photographing beautiful seascapes.
Back to the Old Times -The Pingxi Railway was originally built to transport coal. Now it is used for tourists to experience the life that Pingxi's miners previously led. Enjoy a relaxing ride back through history, and soak up the early culture of Taiwan clearly on display here.
Let's Make a wish - Make a wish, write it on the lantern and let it fly. The sky lantern festival has long been used for people to pray for their wishes. During the Lantern Festival, around February and March each year, lanterns cover the entire sky of Pingxi. If you're an artist, writer, or photographer, we highly recommend you see this festival for yourself.
Taiwanese Niagara Falls - Shifen has the best waterfall in Northern Taiwan, sometimes referred to as ""Taiwanese Niagara Falls"". Want to decide whether or not the name is justified for yourself? Come on down to Pingxi and check it out for yourself!
Points of interest/ itinerary:
Bitou Cape Trail & Nanya Rocky Shore
Visit an old town of railway
Shifen Waterfall
Make a wish with Lantern
Miner's story
La granja Qingjing, también conocida como los Alpes de Taiwán, ofrece unas maravillosas vistas durante todo el año que te permitirán alejarte del bullicio de cualquier ciudad. Estarás en un entorno natural, con aire fresco y reconfortante, rodeado de frondosos bosques y de rebaños de ovejas en las praderas.
Disfruta de una noche especial, bajo las estrellas de Qingjing y completa esta experiencia probando las deliciosas frutas de temporada de Taiwán que tú mismo has recogido.
Día 1: Taipéi – Qingjing
Sal de Taipéi por la mañana y dirígete a Qingjing, un pueblo montañoso en el centro de la isla, situado a 1,748 metros de altura sobre el nivel del mar. La granja fue fundada en 1961 por el consejo de asuntos de veteranos y su función era acomodar a los soldados desmovilizados y sus subordinados que se retiraban de las fuerzas armadas en la frontera sudoeste de China. Green Green Grassland es la atracción más popular de la granja, un pastizal de campo verde con ovejas y ganado pastando que brinda la oportunidad de interactuar de cerca con los animales.
Alojamiento: Granja Qingjing Ming Ging, Nantou o similar
Día 2: Granja Qingjing - Cosecha de frutas
Tras el desayuno en la granja, podrás explorar los alrededores por tu cuenta o hacer un tour opcional por Hehuanshan, una montaña de 3,416 metros de altura que te permite disfrutar de unas maravillosas vistas del paisaje montañoso.
El centro de Taiwán es conocido por el cultivo de frutas y verduras. Aquí, se cultivan diferentes variedades de fruta durante todo el año. Por la tarde, antes de volver a Taipéi, visita una granja local de fruta. No pierdas la oportunidad de recoger tu propia fruta y degustar el delicioso sabor de las frutas de temporada.