Taipei City Tour	Wulai Aboriginal Village Tour	Taipei Night Tour
Northern Coast Tour	Culture Tour	Folk Arts Tour
Yangmingshan National Park & Hot Spring Tour	Chiufen Village & Northeast Coast Tour	Taroko (Marble) Gorge Tour
East Coast & Taroko National Park Tour	Sun Moon Lake, Puli & Lukang Village	Kenting Park, Maopitou, Oluanpi, Kaohsiung and Taroko Gorge Tour
Five Day Round Island Excursion

Taipei City Tour (Duration: 3 Hours)

Tour stops Presidential Office (Passby)−Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall - Martyrs’ Shrine−National Palace Museum−Chinese Temple −Handicraft Center Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall : It is an impressive monument to a great Chinese leader. The majestic hall towers over 25 hectares of landscaped gardens, graceful pavilions, and ponds. A statue of late President Chiang looks out over the city from the main building. An elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance is flanked by two classical-style buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall. The square between the buildings is a popular gathering place during festive occasions. Martyrs’ Shrine: It is an excellent example of classical Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen heroes of China’s wars. There is an hourly changing of the guard ceremony at the entrance which many people find interesting. National Palace Museum: Taipei’s National Palace Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Chinese art treasure. Most of the 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection that was brought to Taiwan for safe-keeping. The collection is too large to be displayed at one time! While many popular pieces remain on permanent display, other items are rotated regularly, making each visit unique. Chinese Temples: There are a lot of traditional Chinese temples in Taipei City. Those places represented the centers of people’s religious activities. Meticulously designed and built, the faithful believers showed their respects to the Holy Gods, and lots of smoke from incense suffused within those temples. Handicraft Center: It is a one-stop shopping place in Taipei for gift, jewelry, art, furniture, and many other inexpensive mementos TOP

Wulai Aboriginal Village Tour (Duration: 4 Hours)

Tour stops: Push-car ride− Wulai Waterfall− Aborigine folk dance− Swallow Lake (Pass by)−Chieftain Statue Wulai Aboriginal Village Tour:Wulai, about 10 miles south of Pitan, is the most accessible area from Taipei to view the aboriginal tribesmen who once were the head hunters of Taiwan. Driving along scenic mountain road following a winding river, let us escort you to the authentic aborigine village and ride in unique push-car to the top of deep ravine. This is Wulai where aborigine girls will tell you of their lives in graceful song and dance. TOP

Taipei Night Tour (Duration: 3 Hours)

Tour stops: Mongolian Bar-B-Q dinner−Lungshan Temple−Hwahsi Night Market−Top View Taipei Observatory Mongolian Bar-B-Q Dinner: It is served at a popular downtown restaurant with a variety of meats, venison, vegetable spices and seasoning. Concoct yourself and let the cook transform to perfect dinner on a huge charcoal grill. Lungshan Temple: Taipei is home to many temples. Of these, Lungshan (Dragon Mountain) Temple is the oldest and most famous. It is also one of Taiwan’s finest examples of temple architecture. Top View Taipei Observatory: Located opposite the Taipei Railway Station, the 244.15-meter-high Shinkong tower is Taipei’s tallest building and a prominent city landmark. A high speed elevator brings visitors from the basement to the observatory on the 46th floor in only 30 seconds. The glass-walled observatory area gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the whole Taipei Basin. TOP

Northern Coast Tour (Duration: 4 Hours)

Tour stops: Keelung City−Keelung Harbour−Buddha Statue−Yehliu Park−Queen’s Head Keelung: Keelung, a 40-minute drive northeast of Taipei, is one of Taiwan’s international seaports and transportation bubs. On the Chung Cheng Park, you can view the huge statue of the Goddess of Mercy and also a panoramic view of Keelung Harbour. Yehliu Park: Yehliu is famous for its natural rocks formations which are an amazing array of artistic shapes created by erosion and other natural forces. Among the rocks, the Queen’s Head is one of the most famous one. TOP

Culture Tour (Duration: 3 Hours) **Available Monday and Tuesday only

Tour stops: Lungshan Temple−Pao-an Temple−NationalTaiwan Junior College of Performing Arts (Chinese Opera Performance) Chinese Opera Performance: Experience the colorful world of Chinese opera at the famous National Fuhsing Dramatic Arts Academy. A special program arranged by the Academy includes an introductory slide show on Chinese opera, a live performance on stage, and visits to the opera museum and rehearsal. Lungshan Temple: Taipei is home to many temples. Of these, Lungshan (Dragon Mountain) Temple is the oldest and most famous. It is also one of Taiwan’s finest examples of temple architecture. Pao-an Temple: It was built more than 230 years ago, making it one of the island’s oldest temples. It contains many ornate and intricate carvings. The three main deities worshipped at Pao-an Temple, each with its own separate section, are Paosheng, the God of Medicine; Julaifo, the God of Luck; and Chusheng Niangniang, the Goddess of Birth and Fertility TOP

Folk Arts Tour (Duration: 4 Hours)

Tour stops: Sanhsia Tsushih Temple−Old Street in Sanhsia−Yingko’s Pottery Factory & Showroom−Pottery Street in Yingko Yingko, Pottery’s Heaven: A short trip to the lush countryside southwest of Taipei bring you to Yingko where hand-painted replicas of elegant Ming ( 1368-1644 ) and Ching ( 1644-1911) vases are produced. The small town is Taiwan’s pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate statues. Sanhsia & Tsushih Temple:Sanhsia, about 22 KM southwest to Taipei, is a bustling town with narrow, winding streets and brick buildings at least a century old. The main attraction is the Tsushih( Divine Ancestor) Temple, built in honor of Sung Dynasty loyalist, Cheng Chao-ying. This temple was in ruins at the end of World War II, and a meticulous restoration project has been underway for some forty years. The temple is known for its intricately carved stone and bronze columns and statues, carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs. TOP

Yangmingshan National Park & Hot Spring Tour (Duration: 4 Hours)

Tour stops: Yangmingshan National Park−Hot-Spring Bath Yangmingshan National Park: Yangmingshan,the mountainous area north of Taipei City, is famous for its beautiful scenery with traces of volcanic activities and abundant natural resources. Yangmingshan National Park is Taiwan’s third national park and the one closest to a major city. All year round, Yangmingshan has attractions to offer- flowers in spring, beautiful sky in summer, fruits and maple leaves in autumn, as well as hot-spring bathing and snow in winter. Hot-Spring Bathing with Beautiful Mountain View: The Tatun Mountain Range has the largest density of hot springs in Taiwan. Among the 10 different hot-spring locations in the area, Yangmingshan Hot Spring belongs to the mild alkaline sulfuric hot springs. The water has a light milky color and a temperature of about 70 degrees centigrade. Bathing in the hot-spring water has a relaxing and refreshing effect. It helps to relieve muscle pains, nervous pains, digestive problems, arteriosclerosis and other ailments. TOP

Chiufen Village & Northeast Coast Tour (Duration: 4 Hours)

Tour stops:Chiufen Village−Chinkuashih Village (Pass by) Pitou Cape−Nanya Rock Formations−Bay of Two Colors Chiufen Village: The villages of Chiufen were once centers of gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but these quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continue to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past. The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area: The Northeast coast National Scenic Area is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan. The scenic area is noted for its numerous capes and bays backed by green mountains. TOP

Taroko (Marble) Gorge Tour (Duration: All Day)*Passport needed for enplaning

Itinerary: Pick-up from hotel−Transfer to Sungshan Domestic Airport−Arrive at Hualien−Enbus for Taroko Gorge Gateway−Eternal-Spring Shrine−Swallow Caves− Tunnel of Nine Turns−Tienhsiang Lodge−Marble factory−Chi Hsing Beach−Hualien Stone Sculptural Park−Enplane for Taipei−Transfer to hotel *Includes: Round-trip air ticket and lunch Taroko (Marble) Gorge Tour: Taroko Gorge is one of the seven wonders of Asia that no traveler should miss. After a 25-minute flight from Taipei to Hualien, you will be guided along a 12-mile stretch of highway built into awesome marble cliffs high above the rushing river. Your route will take you through 38 tunnels including the Swallows Grotto, the Tunnel of Nine Turns and the Marble Bridge of Motherly Devotion. After lunch you will visit Chi Hsing Beach and Stone Sculptural Park. Fly back to Taipei around 4:30 PM. **Special Arrangements Available 1.Return by train 2.Overnight stay(One way by train) 3.Single room extra TOP

East Coast & Taroko National Park Tour (Duration: 2 Days)*Passport needed for enplaning

Itinerary: Day 1: Pick-up from hotel−Transfer to Sungshan Domestic Airport−Arrive Hualien−Enbus for Taroko−Taroko Gorge Gateway−Eternal-Spring Shrine−Swallow Caves−Tunnel of Nine Turns−Tienhsiang Lodge −Marble Factory Chi Hsing Beach−Hualien Stone Sculptural Park −Hualien (Overnight at Hualien) Day 2: Pick-up from hotel−Enbus for East Coast−Pachi Scenic Lookout−Stone Steps−Caves of the Eight Immortals−Stone Umbrella--Sanhsientai−East Rift Valley−Hualien Airport−Sungshan Domestic Airport *All inclusive except meals East Coast National Park: is noted for its scenic beauty and miles of nearly deserted black sand or pebble beaches. The route leads south from Hualien to Taitung, offers visitors views of the traditional lifestyles of Taiwan’s farmers and fisherman, as well as glimpses of the island’s aborigine tribes. Points of interest along the scenic area include the lovely curve of the black-sand beach at Chichi Bay; marvelous coastal views from the Caves of the Eight Immortal, which are an important archaeological site perched on the steep mountainside; the lighthouse and interesting seashells on the Island of the Three Immortals (Sanhsientai) TOP

Sun Moon Lake, Puli & Lukang Village (Duration: 2 Days)

Itinerary: Day 1:Pick-up from hotel−Enbus for Nantou−Sun Moon Lake−Lake Bus Tour (Wenwu Temple−Tehua Vellage−Tse-en Pagoda−Holy Monk Shrine)−Puli (a cultural & artistic heaven)−Taichung City  (Overnight at Taichung City)Day 2:Taichung City−Lukang historical and cultural town−Entrain or Enbus for Taipei *All inclusive except meals Puli: The people of Nantou county in central Taiwan are proud of the natural beauty of Puli, a small town at the geographical heart of the island. The town is famous for its “ four Ws”: weather, water, women, and wine. Sun Moon Lake: The poetically lake is the most famous lake attraction in Taiwan . With over 100 square kilometers, the lake got its name because the northern part of it has the shape of the sun and the southern part of it has the shape of crescent moon (those two parts are separated by Guang-hua Island). “Autumn Moon Scene of the Sun Moon Lake” is considered as the most attractive 12 sights in Taiwan. Lukang: The Village of Lukang, located about 180 kilometers south of Taipei, is known as a center of arts and handicrafts, particularly wooden and bamboo items. It is the nearest port to the coast of Mainland China. In earlier years, the city was the site of magnificent homes and temples of uniquely Taiwanese architecture. Some of these structures still exist today. The Lung Shan Temple is the prime example. TOP

Kenting Park, Maopitou, Oluanpi, Kaohsiung and Taroko Gorge Tour (3 Days) *Passport needed for enplaning

Day1:Pick-up from hotel−Sungshan Domestic Airport−Enplane for Kaohsiung Airport− Enbus for Maopitou−Oluanpi Light House−Kenting Park−Kaohsiung (Overnight at Kaohsiung) Day2: Kaohsiung City tour (Cheng Ching Lake−Spring and Autumn Pavillions)−Kaohsiung Airport−Enplane for Hualien (Overnight at Hualien) Day 3:Hotel−Enbus for Taroko Gorge Gateway−Eternal-spring Shrine−Swallow Caves−Tunnel of Nine Turns−Tienhsiang Lodge−Marble Factory−Chi Hsing Beach−Hualien Stone Sculptural Park −Hualien Station−Entrain for Taipei All inclusive except meals Itinerary: *Special Arrangement Available: Returning by airplane Kenting National Park: Kenting National Park, which was established on Jan. 01, 1948, is Taiwan’s first National Park. The park is superbly located. Spanning the Hengchun Peninsula, it faces the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Bashi Channel to the south, and the Taiwan Straits to the west. Some of Taiwan’s largest coral reefs lie off the coast and the forests along the park’s western edge are the last of Taiwan’s coastal tropical forests. The name Hengchun Peninsula says much about the area’s attractions, for it means “ Eternal Spring.” The fantastic climate, lush forests, beaches, and reef environments make Kenting a rival to internationally famous tropical resorts like Bali and Phuket. Chengching Lake: The Chenching Lake has a lot of tourist attractions and is the largest lake in Kaohsiung County. A major attraction at the lake is the stately Restoration Pagoda. The lake also has islands and bridges, towers and pavilions, boating and aquariums, tree-lined paths, a nine-corner bridge. Spring and Autumn Pavilions: The seven-tiered Dragon and Tiger pagodas stand in the water of Lotus Lake at Tzuoying near the graceful Spring and Autumn pavilions. A nine-cornered bridge links the pagodas to the shore. TOP

Five Day Round Island Excursion (5 Days) *Passport needed for enplaning

Itinerary: Day 1 :Pick-up from hotel−Enbus for Nantou−Sun Moon Lake−Lake Bus Tour (Wenwu Temple−Tehua Vellage− Tse-en Pagoda−Holy Monk Shrine)−Puli (a cultural & artistic heaven)−Taichung City(Overnight at Taichung City) Day 2 :Taichung City−Lukang historical & cultural town−Entrain or Enbus for Kaohsiung Day 3 :Pick-up from hotel−Enbus for Maopitou−Oluanpi Light House−Kenting Park−Kaohsiung (Overnight at Kaohsiung) Day 4 :Kaohsiung City tour (Cheng Ching Lake−Spring and Autumn Pavillions)−Kaohsiung Airport−Enplane for Hualien (Overnight at Hualien) Day 5 :Hotel−Enbus for Taroko Gorge Gateway−Eternal-spring Shrine−Swallow Caves −Tunnel of Nine Turns−Tienhsiang Lodge−Marble Factory−Chi Hsing Beach−Hualien Stone Sculptural Park−Hualien Station−Entrain for Taipei *All inclusive except meals*Special Arrangement Available: Return by air. TOP