Taipei, Taichung & Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Taipei · Taichung · Kaohsiung

Duration

7 nights / 8 days

Trip style

Sightseeing

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Taipei City
Jiufen and Shifen
Taipei to Taichung
Sun Moon Lake

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Taipei

Arrival in Taipei: Airport transfer, hotel check-in and leisure time in Ximending. Overnight Taipei.

Day 2Taipei City

Taipei City: Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple and Taipei 101. Evening night-market visit. Overnight Taipei.

Day 3Jiufen and Shifen

Jiufen and Shifen: Travel to Jiufen Old Street and explore its historic lanes. Continue to Shifen to see the waterfall and railway village, subject to time and weather. Return to Taipei. Overnight Taipei.

Day 4Taipei to Taichung

Taipei to Taichung: Travel to Taichung. Explore the city centre and selected local attractions. Overnight Taichung.

Day 5Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake: Take a full-day excursion to Sun Moon Lake, known for its mountain scenery and lakeside viewpoints. Include a boat ride or cable car only if tickets, weather and the selected excursion permit. Return to Taichung. Overnight Taichung.

Day 6Taichung to Kaohsiung

Taichung to Kaohsiung: Travel south by rail or private vehicle to Kaohsiung. Explore the waterfront and the Love River area. Overnight Kaohsiung.

Day 7Kaohsiung City

Kaohsiung City: Visit the Lotus Pond area and selected temples or cultural sites. Explore the Pier-2 Art Center if open and enjoy free time for shopping. Overnight Kaohsiung.

Day 8Departure

Departure: Transfer to the agreed airport. If the international flight departs from Taipei, arrange a return rail journey or overnight stay as needed.