6-Day Taiwanese Island Excursion (Sun Moon Lake and Southeastern Taiwan)

Itinerary

Day 1: Taipei-Taichung

Stop At: Sun Moon Lake, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township, 555 Taiwan
Drive from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, including Wen Wu Temple, and take the sightseeing boat. Additionally, you will go to Puli Brewery and stay one night in Taichung City.

Wen Wu Temple which is a Daoism style temple. It is located at the shoulder of mountain where is on the north of Sun Moon Lake.It was built in 1938 and rebuilt in 1969. People pray the Civil Saint of Confucius, the Military Saint of Guangong, and Established God of two temples as the Wen Wu Temple. The temple is also popular among students who want to blessed for their study.

Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake, also nicknamed “honeymoon lake,” has been selected as one of the “Eight Views of Taiwan” for over a hundred years. The lake is named so due to that the shape of its eastern part, which is like the sun and the western part, which is like a crescent moon.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at MAISON DE CHINE TAICHUNG/LAI LAI HOTEL/FUSHIN HOTEL/INHOUSE HOTEL or similar level of Hotel

Day 2: Taichung-Kaoshiung

Stop At: Lukang, Lane 42, 505 Taiwan
On Day 2, this morning you will leave the beautiful Sun Moon Lake and visit Lukang Old Town which is one of Taiwan’s oldest towns. Lukang Old Street is famed for its well-preserved cultural and historical heritages, as well as old-time flavors that attract large number of both local and international visitors. In the resent day, they have been included in the ancient monument protection area. Walking on the red bricks, there is no noisy traffic and slow down the footsteps immerse in the literary and historical studios.

Next, you will take the train or bus to Kaoshiung. Stay overnight in Kaoshiung.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at KAOSHIUNG HOTEL KINGDOM/GREET INN HOTEL/ WO HOTEL/JUST SLEEP HOTEL (ZHANGZHENG) or similar level of Hotel

Day 3: Kaoshiung-Kenting

Stop At: Kenting National Park, No.596, Kenting Rd., Henchun Township Taiwan
For Day 3, you will go to Maopitou. The terrain of this area resembles a crouching cat looking out at the sea. The inshore fishermen in Taiwan used to refer to the prominent cape as a nose. Therefore, it was named cat's nose. Additionally, you will arrive at Eluanbi Lighthouse. The lighthouse is facing toward the Luzon Strait. Its intensity is the most powerful among Taiwan lighthouses which is thought as The Light of East Asia. Then, you will bound for Kenting National Park. Finally, you will go back to Kaohsiung, and have a rest in the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at KAOSHIUNG HOTEL KINGDOM/GREET INN HOTEL/ WO HOTEL/JUST SLEEP HOTEL (ZHANGZHENG) or similar level of Hotel

Day 4: Kaoshiung-Hualien

Stop At: Spring and Autumn Pavilion, Lianchitan, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung Taiwan
After breakfast, you will start the Kaohsiung City Tour. First, visiting British Consulate. It’s the oldest western style building in Taiwan which dates back to 1864. Now there are many sculptures demonstrating the life they used to live in consulate. Secondarily, you will arrive at Sizih Bay. After Sizih Bay, you will visit Spring & Autumn Pavilions. The structure was built to commemorate Guangon "a saint of military." Two towers erect beside the lake, when sunset we will see its reflection from the water, its scenery is as picturesque as a painting. Finally, you will take a train to Hualien, and stay overnight there.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at PARK CITY HOTEL HUALIEN VACATION/HOYA RESORT HOTEL HUALIEN or similar level of Hotel

Day 5: Hulien-Taitung-Hualien

Stop At: East Coast National Scenic Area, Chenggong Township Taiwan
The eastern part of Taiwan has some of the most beautiful scenery. You will visit Pachi Scenic Lookout, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals, Stone Umbrella and Caves of the Three Immortals.You will stay overnight in Hualien, enjoying the fresh air, sunshine and scenery.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at PARK CITY HOTEL HUALIEN VACATION/HOYA RESORT HOTEL HUALIEN or similar level of Hotel

Day 6: Hualien-Taipei

Stop At: Taroko National Park, No.291, Fushi Fushi Vil., 97253 Taiwan
Its surrounding area are famous for not only the mesmerizing views and nature, but also their abundant supply of marble which leads to its nickname "The Marble Gorge". Also visit Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Cisingtan Scenic Area and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park. Finally, after the tour, you will take the train to Taipei City.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.