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Used Laurus for a Chinese High Speed Train tour in 2017, which was fantastic. So, when we decided to go to Taiwan, we looked to see what they offered. Their tour did not meet our dates/needs, so we opted for a private tour. They were fantastic in assisting us in developing a personal tour that thoroughly met our needs – even a last-minute request! Guides and driver were great. Taiwan is wonderful, beautiful and friendly country. Mary-Lynn P |
Famed for centuries as Ihla Formosa (beautiful island), prosperous Taiwan is a land blessed with sandy beaches, marble-walled gorges, tropical forests, and alpine mountain ranges. Taiwan is known for its rich and diverse culture, spectacular natural beauty, fantastic food and incredibly hospitable people.
In the past 10 years, Taiwan has become a very popular travel destinations among Canadians, Americans, Australians and Europeans in addition to the travellers from its neighbouring countries in Asia.
Recommended Itinerary
Below is a recommend itinerary of Taiwan. If it fails to meet your needs, please let us know and we’ll be glad to custom-design one for you.
Best of Taiwan Luxury Tour (10 days)
Taipei – Taroko National Park – Sun Moon Lake – Tainan – Taipei
Important Features
- Expert guides
- Luxury accommodations
- Gourmet food featuring both local and Western cuisines
- All applicable taxes and surcharges
- No forced shopping stops
Meal Code: B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner
Day 1: Departing for Taipei
Fly to Taipei from a city of your choice. International air is not included. You’ll lose a day upon crossing the International Date Line. Contact us for a competitive airfare quote if needed.
Day 2: Arrival in Taipei
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel on your own by airport limousine shuttle bus or a combination of airport express train and taxi. More info on transfer is included in finalized itinerary.
Day 3: Taipei (B/L/D)
Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. ROC should not be confused with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party. With a population around 2.7 million, Taipei is also the economic, educational and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs of air transportation in East Asia.
Our walking tour this morning begins at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, which is followed by the Presidential Palace, National 228 Memorial Park, and Taipei Botanical Garden. Be prepared to walk for 3-4 kilometres this morning.
We spend the afternoon exploring the National Palace Museum which houses a huge collection of national treasures removed from the Forbidden City in Beijing when the national government under the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang, KMT) fled to Taiwan in 1949.
The visit to the 508-metre-tall Taipei 101, a new symbol of the city, takes place after dinner.
Day 4: Taipei (B)
We begin the day with a tour of Dalongdong Bao’an Temple, an old house of worship that embraces Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism all at the same time. We then proceed to National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
We retreat to the hotel to rest up for a couple of hours before heading out to a popular night market where the main draw is the mouth-watering street food. The market is crowded but very safe. Everyone should be able to find something to their liking due to the abundance of choices available.
Day 5: Taipei – Taroko National Park (B/L/D)
This morning we drive 160km (3 hours) to Taroko National Park located on the northeast coast of Taiwan. Taroko is famous not only for its deep marble gorges but also for the aboriginal tribal culture.
After a delicious lunch at a popular restaurant staffed by local Austronesian aboriginals, we spend the whole afternoon exploring the spectacular national park on foot.
Overnight at a resort in the park.
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Taiwan Tours – FAQ
Visa
Westerners do not need visa to visit Taiwan if the stay is less than 90 days.
Best Time to Visit Taiwan
Winter (December-February) is ideal for those who like it cool and enjoy bathing in hot springs. Taiwan’s climate is mostly subtropical and the southern tip of the island including Kenting National Park is tropical.
March to early May is high season for tourism but it can get very hot in late May.
In the summer (June-August) anywhere you go except in the mountains you’ll experience intense heat and humidity. This is the season you should avoid if you can.
Autumn (late September – November) is pleasant when sky turns blue and the weather becomes dry and cool.
Typhoon Season
Technically typhoon can hit Taiwan any time between June and September. However, it is in August and early September when the intensity of typhoon reaches its peak. Consider staying away from Taiwan in August and the first half of September.
Public Holidays to Avoid
The single biggest public holiday is the Chinese spring festival. Also called Chinese New Year holiday, this is a traditional festival based on Chinese lunar calendar. Consequently, the date changes every year. Generally, it can fall on any day between mid-January and late February. This is the time of year when everybody is going home for family reunion. For most people, the holiday lasts for days. For some, it may mean weeks off work. If you are in Taiwan during this time, you’ll notice that most businesses stay closed for days; highways, airports and train stations also experience significant overcrowding.
