Treasures of Taiwan
with Wendy Wu Tours
- All meals included
- Touring with guides and entrance fees included
- Return international flights included
- Save up to $4000 per couple + free or half-price single supplement for solo travellers^
Explore the cities of Taipei and Tainan, where ancient and modern sit side by side, and lose yourself in the natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake and Taroko National Park. This magical and diverse island has so much to offer, and on this Treasures of Taiwan tour you can experience it for yourself!
The Treasures of Taiwan tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to Wendy Wu.
The tour is 15 days in duration including 12 nights' accommodation and 2 international overnight flights.
Highlights
- Explore bustling Taipei
- Unwind at beautiful Sun Moon Lake
- Visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery
- Relax on the beach in Kenting
- Spend time in magnificent Taroko National Park
- Discover the first capital city in Taiwan, Tainan
Inclusions
- Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges (unless a land only option is selected)
- All accommodation - 12 nights in 3-4-star accommodation
- All meals
- All sightseeing and entrance fees
- All transportation and transfers
- English speaking National Escort
- Specialist advice from our experienced travel consultants
- Comprehensive travel guides
The only thing you may have to pay for are personal expenditure e.g. drinks, optional excursions or shows, insurance of any kind, customary tipping, early check in or late check out and other items not specified on the itinerary.
Classic Tours
These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of India on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully inclusive basis, so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts and local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.
Days 1-2: Fly Overnight to Taipeii
Fly overnight to Taipei, Taiwan’s buzzing capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. This evening meet with your National Escort and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner at a nearby, local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: A Day In Taipei
Take a full day Taipei City tour, beginning with a visit to the impressive National Palace Museum and the Martyrs’ Shrine. After a Dim Sum style lunch, proceed to visit CKS Memorial Hall and Longshan Temple before making a photo stop at the Taipei 101 skyscraper. You will be on your feet sightseeing for several hours today. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local dumpling restaurant. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the area if you wish.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Scenic Sun Moon Lake
Depart Taipei to journey towards the heart of the island to what is arguably Taiwan’s most scenic spot – Sun Moon Lake. Visit the Wen Wu Temple before embarking on a motorboat cruise around the lake for picture perfect views of the area’s beautiful landscapes. You’ll also visit the Holy Monk Shrine, Cien Pagoda and the aboriginal village of Tehua.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Tea Plantation
Begin today with a visit to a famous tea farm to discover all about the process of tea growth and production before taking the cable car to Formosan Cultural Village. There will also be some time at leisure, with the option of biking on trails around Sun Moon Lake, listed as one of the 10 most beautiful places to cycle in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Discover Tainan
Depart Sun Moon Lake and travel to Tainan. Taiwan’s oldest city and capital until 1887 when Taipei took over, Tainan was originally established as a trading port by the Dutch East India Company. It is renowned for its preservation of traditions and rich folk culture, and you’ll start exploring at the Chihkan Tower and Confucius Temple. In the afternoon, wander the old streets of the Anping district and view the sunset from Anping Harbour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Explore Kaohsiung
Head south to the port city of Kaohsiung where you’ll admire the Dragon & Tiger Tower and the Spring & Autumn Pavilion before paying a visit to Taiwan’s largest monastery, Foguangshan. Lunch here will be a vegetarian feast, before you stroll over to the main shrine, the Buddhist Museum and Great Buddha Land, where you’ll find a 36-metre Buddha watching over a garden of many smaller Buddhas. Finally, see the Martyrs’ Shrine at Shoushan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Visit Kenting National Park
Travel over to the beach resort of Kenting, gateway to the beautiful Kenting National Park. Consisting of a range of landscapes – low mountains, rolling hills, cliffs and deserts, all fringed by excellent beaches and helped along by a balmy tropical climate, Kenting is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Discover Sheding Nature Park
Spend the morning amongst the rock formations and lush greenery of Sheding Nature Park with a pause to take in the ocean views at Oluanpi Lighthouse. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Ocean Drive To Chihpen
Depart Kenting and drive along the beautiful east coast to Taitung, admiring the ocean views throughout the journey. Continue to Chihpen, famous for its hot springs. On arrival, your afternoon will be free to relax and bathe in the thermal waters at your hotel. Tonight's dinner will be accompanied by a performance of traditional music and dance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Head To Taroko
Travel northwards to Hualien, the gateway to the magnificent Taroko National Park. En route there will be a series of stops including Donghe, where you may spot wild monkeys, and the scenic Cisingtan Lake, where you can head out on an optional bike ride on the lakeshore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Explore Taroko National Park
Encompassing sea cliffs, soaring peaks and a famously picturesque gorge, Taroko National Park is home to a huge diversity of features and habitats and shelters a great range of plant and animal species. Today your visits will include the Gorge Gateway, the Eternal Spring Shrine and Swallow Grotto and you can enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Return To Taipei
Take a photo stop at Cingshuei Cliff for beautiful views and visit the Kavalan Whisky Distillery, where a few tastings will be in order. Return to Taipei via Luodong by highspeed rail and then enjoy a farewell dinner, the perfect opportunity to reflect on your adventures with your fellow passengers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 14 -15: Fly Taipei To Australia
This morning is free at leisure before you transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
It is Wendy Wu Tours' intention to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as stated however, the order of events or sightseeing may change as Wendy Wu Tours look to improve our tours or as local conditions dictate. In these circumstances Wendy Wu Tours make the best possible arrangements maintaining the integrity of your trip.
Prices
Price per person, twin share |
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From $7290 |
Travel dates |
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Multiple departures in 2025 & 2026 |
*Advertised from price is based on 12 April 2025 departure and is correct as at 16 December 2024. Other travel dates are available at seasonal surcharge. Price is subject to availability and change. Please contact you RAC travel consultant for current pricing, departure dates and availability.
*Advertised price is a 'from' price and includes maximum saving. Prices and services are subject to availability of tour, airline, and specific economy airfare. Prices may differ once a preferred booking class is sold out. Prices stated are in Australian Dollars ($AUD), current at 16 December 2024 and subject to change at any time. Prices and services are subject to availability of tour, airline, and specific economy airfare. Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published. Prices may differ once a preferred booking class is sold out.
^Offer is valid from until 28 February 2025 on a selected range of departures to China, Central Asia, Europe, India, Japan, Latin America, Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Sri Lanka & Taiwan. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Applicable to new bookings only. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to release specials which are applicable to new bookings only. Bookings are non-transferable. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Related to Flight inclusive option only: Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published.
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