Taipei

Welcome to Taipei, Taiwan’s capital! Your adventure starts as soon as you arrive with a visit to Maokong, a peaceful village famous for its tea. The area is renowned for its scenic tea plantations, where lush green fields stretch across the hillsides, creating a picturesque landscape. At one of the charming teahouses, relax with a hot cup of tea and enjoy the views of Taipei below. This is a great time for the family to unwind and enjoy nature after your flight. Wander through the lanes and historical trails, immerse in local culture and history. The gondola ride down the mountain offers stunning city and countryside views, with an option for thrill-seekers to choose a crystal-bottomed gondola. End the day with a fun and interactive dining experience at an indoor shrimp fishing restaurant where you can catch and cook your dinner, fun for the whole family.

Taipei

Start the day in Taipei City with a hands-on activity, making your own pineapple cakes, a local favourite. This is a great family activity where children can learn, create and taste their own creations. Next, head to the top of Taipei 101 for stunning views of the city. This includes an educational aspect as well, learning about the building’s engineering wonders. Lunch at Din Tai Fung introduces you to Taiwan’s culinary delights with kid-friendly soup dumplings. The day continues with cultural enlightenment at Longshan Temple and historical overview at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. Ximending is the vibrant ending to the day, with its streets similar to Tokyo’s Harajuku, filled with shops, restaurants and street performances. The night market visit is a quintessential Taiwanese experience, with a wide range of local snacks and delicacies for all ages, all easily accessible within Taipei City.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taipei

Taipei

Take a day trip to northern Taiwan and start with the unique, off the beaten track landscapes of Yeliu Geopark. Engage the family’s imagination with rock formations named for their shapes. Jiufen is a cultural and historical treasure trove, with its maze of alleys, tea houses and souvenir shops in a mountain setting. Shifen Old Street is a fascinating mix of history, community and tradition, with the highlight being the release of sky lanterns with your wishes. Each stop is carefully chosen to provide a mix of natural beauty, cultural richness and interactive fun, for an unforgettable day exploring destinations that are truly off the beaten track. End the day with the option to visit more night markets, each with its own speciality, from traditional crafts to mouth-watering snacks.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taichung

Take the high-speed train to Taichung City for a change of scenery and pace. First stop is the Rainbow Village, where vibrant murals tell a story of community and creativity, fun for visitors of all ages. Miyahara is a sweet treat in a unique setting, blending history with culinary delight. The National Museum of Nature and Science is an educational feast, with exhibits from prehistoric skeletons to live tropical species, for the whole family. Your hotel, Millennium, is located in the Taichung city center, making it convenient to explore Taichung’s main attractions. Dining options include themed restaurants, adding an element of fun to your mealtime, to round off a day of art, science and unique dining.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sun Moon Lake

Start the day with a creative activity, making your own bubble tea, a Taiwanese invention that has gone global. Enjoy your creation on the drive to Sun Moon Lake, in the heart of Taiwan. This beautiful lake offers stunning views and a chance to bike around its unique geography, providing a truly natural experience as you immerse yourself in the scenic surroundings. Named after the sun and the moon, the lake’s natural beauty is enhanced by the cultural significance of Lalu Island. Your adventure continues to Shuanglong Waterfall, where the landscape becomes a scene from a storybook, with terraced fields and plum orchards leading to the waterfall, offering another memorable natural experience. End the day at The Lalu, a historic retreat with great views, for a peaceful end to a day of exploration.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sun Moon Lake

Take a cultural trip with a shuttle boat to Lalu Island, the ancestral home of the Thao people, where the air is filled with the scent of Assam tea and local handicrafts. Then to Ita Thao Village, a hub of Thao culture, street food and crafts. The journey takes an adventurous turn with a ropeway ride to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, where entertainment meets education through dance performances, theatre and rides, showcasing traditional cultural shows. End the day with a visit to a traditional tea factory where the art of tea making and local flavours come to life, a taste of Taiwan’s agricultural heritage.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Kaohsiung

From the tranquillity of Sun Moon Lake to the vibrant coastal city of Kaohsiung, take the high-speed train from Taichung. Start at Lotus Lake, also known as the lotus pond, a spiritual centre with temples and pagodas that promise to turn fortunes with their unique architectural journey from dragon to tiger. Engage in cultural immersion with a hands-on Hakka tea experience and umbrella painting, blending tradition with creativity. Evening cruise down the Love River, with colourful bridges, riverside cafes and a mesmerizing light show, showcasing Kaohsiung’s mix of culture and modernity.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung

Visit Fo Guang Shan Temple where the path to enlightenment is lined with art and technology, a contemporary approach to Buddhist teachings. Interactive blessings and the Dome of Light at a subway station add a modern twist to traditional experiences, fun for the young and old. The day’s journey goes to a local leisure farm, one of Taiwan's family-friendly leisure farms known for activities like hands-on pineapple planting and pickling, giving insight into Taiwan’s agricultural practices. Final night at Liuhe Night Market to indulge in local flavours, the perfect end to a journey of cultural and culinary experiences.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taipei - Departure

Return to Taoyuan via high speed rail and reflect on the wonderful experiences and cultural treasures discovered. As you connect to your flight home from Taipei, the memories of Taiwan’s beautiful landscapes, rich history and warm hospitality will stay with you, beckoning you to return to explore more of this diverse island.

Meals Included: Breakfast