Taiwan 10-Day Touch Your Heart Luxury English Tour

You will fly out from SFO to TPE and your tour guide will be waiting to welcome you at the arrival hall at Taoyuan International Airport.

This morning you will be greeted by your tour guide who will be at airport arrival hall and then will bring you to YongHe 永和豆漿for authentic Chinese breakfast. Then you will visit The National Palace Museum故宮. The National Palace Museum houses the world’s largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China’s nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum’s over 600,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Song dynasty. After tour Sanxia Old Streets 三峽老街and have enjoyed its famous snacks as your lunch there, you will come to Great Roots Forestry Spring Resort, where you can enjoy walking on its forest trails and its unique hot spring spa, you will have nice dinner there and stay in the evening

SanXia (Three Gorges) Old Street is located in the Sanxia district of New Taipei City, Taiwan, mainly in the area of Minquan Street. The Old Street was founded in the mid-18th century, and was burned down by the Japanese in 1895, and then rebuilt by the residents themselves. In 1916, under the leadership of the Japanese government, the residents at their own expense transformed the traditional street house morphology into an imitation European style facade. With ancient Greek columns, ancient Roman arches and Baroque decorations, the European style street style was constructed, which was widely popular at that time. The style elements of foreign buildings, Japanese family lines and Han cultural images were integrated. The Three Gorges is not only a good old street to visit, but also a great food in the surrounding attractions! The most famous "blue dyeing workshop" in the Three Gorges not only has good water quality, but also is the main producing area of blue dye plants in the early years. These favorable congenital conditions have made the three gorges the most important dyeing center. Through the workshop, visitors can bring their own white cloth, follow the instructor's professional guidance, step by step experience rendering process, full of achievement! Not only that, the workshop also shared a lot of related knowledge about Aizen, want to understand the history of the Three Gorges through the "blue dye DIY" is a good way!

The Great Roots Forestry Spa Resort is a place with magnificent treasures. The area is about 17 hectares and it is the only remaining low altitude sub-tropical pristine rainforest in Taiwan that is more than 300 meters above sea level, which can be regarded as a national treasure.The park has more than 600 kinds of plants and thousands of species of insects. The rich ecological environment includes buttress root plants, giant vines, insects and rare birds, which can be really amazing and holds a highly ornamental and research value. It is a holiday resort comparable to the national nature ecological parks. In 2001, with the park geological exploration conducted by an international hot springs expert team and a successful Japanese mining company, we excavated the natural pollution-free "sodium bicarbonate salt spring" from 1,530 meters underground.Under strict Japanese national testing and examination, the springs were confirmed to contain 1918 milligrams of rich trace elements and minerals per liter, which about doubled the Japanese national standards and almost quadrupled Taiwan’s hot springs standards, making it the best of the springs. The special qualities of the hot springs include beauty cosmetic effects and is able to clarify the skin and activate the skin cells, giving the skin a clean and dewy glow, at the same time improving the conditions of the digestive and nerve systems. Due to the excellent characteristics of the spring water, it is renowned as the "beauty bath".

After having breakfast at Great Roots Resort, we will go to Taroko National Park, before reach there you will have lunch break at Dakili Tribe House to enjoy the Taroko Aboriginal Cuisine. Then one of the most popular places to visit in Taroko as of late is the Baiyang Water Curtain Cave, a picturesque tunnel where you’ll be showered with natural spring water. The Water Curtain Cave is located within the Baiyang Hiking Trail (白楊步道), just past Tianxiang and allows you check out a large two-tiered waterfall in addition to the Instagram-famous cave. Then you will visit Taroko Tribe Musuem.

The Buluowan River Terrace is located near Yanzikou. It is a double-deck high-level river terrace. The terrain is surrounded by mountains on three sides and Tashan in the south. It used to be the fortress of the Atayal people and excavated prehistoric cultural relics. Area". The altitude here is 370 meters and the average annual temperature is 21.5 degrees. (about 225 million years ago) The geology composed of gneiss and migmatite in the schist of Da Nanao belongs to the late Paleozoic to the Mesozoic. The ecological resources of animals and plants here are rich, and it is an outdoor classroom for environmental education parent-child activities. In recent years, it has become an important conservation center in eastern Taiwan. The native tree species such as Taiwan lily, double-flowered hypericum, golden-flowered amaryllis and Taitung thorn wood have been successfully rehabilitated, and they have diversified functions such as conservation, recreation, and interpretation.

Then you will come to "Dongdamen Night Market", the largest and famous five-star international night market in Hualien! There are various night market delicacies, Taiwanese snacks, aboriginal-style dishes, fried barbecues, sweets, drinks, and amusement areas in Hualien City. It can be said to be a must-visit Hualien Night Market!

We will stay at Hualien Fullon Hotel福容飯店 for rest

After having breakfast at the Hualien Fullon Hotel, we will go to Fuli Flower Sea Scenic Area. Every year, the Fuli Township Farmers Association will plan the flower sea landscape in the visitor center to provide tourists with a good place to rest and enjoy the scenery. The Fuli Township Farmers Association wove straw and straw ropes into silver-backed orangutans, squirrels, goats and other cute animals to create a lovely "Straw Art Festival". Among them, the largest straw animal "Silver-backed orangutan" was 6 meters high and became an Instagram check-in card for visitors! Fuli Township Farmers Association Visitor Center has been in operation for many years, with a base area of 20 hectares around, and has become a fun stop for those who are fascinated by the East Rift Valley.

We will have very unique and delicious earth kiln chicken among other foods as our lunch, we will watch how the earth kiln chicken was prepared and done. After that we will spend times in Chishang.

Taitung's Chishang Brown Avenue is internationally renowned for its beautiful scenery, the most famous of which is the Takeshi Kaneshiro . In 2013, the advertisement made Chishang popular overnight, and it is almost full of people every holiday, and there are more and more trends.

Come to Chishang and open the map, you can check in at many points. Apart from the Takeshi Kaneshiro tree金城武樹, the whole idyllic scenery without a single telephone or power poles is super healing, including among others, Paradise Road , Brown Avenue picture frame , Jolin Tsai tree , Daguan Pavilion ( Building) , the big waterwheel and other attractions are worth spending time to enjoy slowly! The best part is to ride your bike in the middle of wide open and endless rice fields surrounding with beautiful mountain views, blue sky with clouds and chiming sounds of the spring water along the irrigation channels, with refreshing breeze touch your face, it is an unforgettable experience.

Next we will visit the National Taitung University Library and Information Center國立臺東大學圖書館, The shape of the library resembles a pyramid with elements of mountains and ocean. Its roof is filled with grass. It has a total floor area of 13,000 m2 with 6,500 m2 reading area. Architizer.com named it as one of the eight most special libraries in the world

Then we will head to the famous hotel, Taitung Chipen Hotel Royal, located in the Chihpen Hot Spring Area in Taitung City, adjacent to the Chihpen Forest Amusement Park, it has the advantages of being surrounded by verdant mountains and forests, rich in natural ecology, and the building integrates aboriginal culture and modern minimalist style. It is the first international-class hot spring resort in Eastern Taiwan. You will stay in this hotel to enjoy its hot spring spa as well as its great dinner.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the following stops.

The Dongyuan tribe migrated from the Paiwan tribe in the upper reaches of Fangshan River in Shishi Township during the Japanese occupation period, so it still uses the name "Maliba". The administrative region is independent of Dongyuan Village. In the early days, the residents here replanted rice to make a living. After the completion of the Peony Reservoir in 1986, Dongyuan became an important water source protection area in the upper reaches of the reservoir. It is also an important national wetland that preserves many important ecological resources. The world-class endangered The aquatic plant "Shuisheliu" grows here. From May to November every year, the tribe blooms with white wild ginger flowers. The Dongyuan tribe is called "the most fragrant tribe".

From Eluanbi along the Jia’e Highway on the east coast northbound, between Eluanbi and the wind blowing sand, there is a vast grassy land bordering the vast Pacific Ocean, this is Longpan Park, this area is a rising limestone platform, Limestone is easily eroded by water, so there are topographic landscapes such as cliffs, seepage caves, limestone caves, and laterites in the area. In summer, the green grass is green, the flowers are like brocade, and the little skylarks that rise and fall vertically can be seen singing the welcome song from time to time, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Wandering on the vast grassland, you can overlook the twists and turns of the coast, the steep cliffs, in addition to the gorgeous sunrise and the dazzling starry sky at night, it is rare for you who have lived in the city for a long time.

When you come to Kenting, in addition to enjoying the beautiful seascape during the day, at night, you must go to the famous Kenting Street for a good stroll! Kenting Street is the main road of Taiwan Line 26 during the day, but it is occupied by vendors and pedestrians at night, like a city that never sleeps. In fact, the entire Kenting radius is less than one kilometer, and it is also a range that is just enough to walk around in a circle. Kenting Street, which was originally quiet, changes every night and is crowded with all kinds of vendors and tourists. It seems like a city that never sleeps. When you come here, you can enjoy all kinds of delicious snacks or buy some Kenting souvenirs. Or pick your favorite bar, sit down for a drink, and feel the warmth and energy of the place.

Maobitou is located in the southeastern headland of Hengchun Peninsula, at the junction of Taiwan Strait and Bashi Strait, about 3.5 kilometers away from Baisha. , and together with Eluanbi form the southernmost ends of Taiwan. Due to the long-term wave erosion, repeated drying and wetting, long-term salt crystallization, sand undercutting and dissolution, etc., peculiar landscapes such as collapsed cliffs, potholes, reef pillars, interlayer caves, etc. are produced, which are of great value for terrain teaching and research. This makes it a good place to watch the sea and see the rocks. The origin of the name of the cat nose, is named after a prominent coral reef next to the rocky shore, which looks like a squatting cat. On the way from Maobitou to Houbi Lake, there is a huge rock collapse called "Leida Shi". The nearby small beach has a quiet and elegant environment, which is a good place to pick up shellfish, and has a world-class beach rock terrain landscape. The sea area from Maobitou through Leidashi to Houbi Lake has been designated as a special scenic area for the sea area of ​​Kenting National Park. The sea is blue and clear, and there are magnificent views everywhere under the sea. Various stony corals and soft corals cover the seabed. There are various types of tropical fish, moray eels, shrimps, shellfish, seaweeds and other marine life. Not so much in other parts of the world.

Checheng Fu'an Temple is located in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, the southernmost tip of Taiwan. It is known as the largest land temple in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Checheng Fu'an Palace is said to have a prominent divine power, and it has blessed the township for 300 years. It is the local belief center in Hengchun. The statue of the land public in the main hall is covered with gold medals. When he wore a robe, he appeared to be the most majestic land prince in the province. Checheng Fu'an Temple is a northern palace structure with three floors and six floors. The front hall has five doors and two pavilions. The north is Qiming and the south is Changgeng. The first floor of the main hall is high and decorated with splendor. Dezheng God, statues of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Medicine Buddha and Manjushri are enshrined on the 4th floor. The front hall on the 6th floor is dedicated to Taisui Xingjun. There are many mesh bucket arches under the eaves, and the painted beams and dragon columns make the temple more imposing. , and the apse is the Lingxiao Palace and is dedicated to the Jade Emperor, the North and South Stars and the Three Officials.

We will have lunch at Fangliao Seafood at Ada Fishing Port Restaurant

Fo Guang Shan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan Province. Its founder, Master Hsing Yun, established Fo Guang Shan brick by brick in order to advocate the way of "Human Buddhism", and it has become the most famous Buddhist holy place in Taiwan. Foguang Mountain has been repaired for a long time. The scale of the temple is magnificent. The Daxiong Hall, the Dabei Hall, the Dazhi Hall and the Dayuan Hall are the four main buildings, which are located in the park. The Daxiong Hall covers an area of ​​1,800 pings and is the largest hall in the garden. The three Buddhas inside are more than 20 feet high and solemn and solemn. There are 14,800 small Buddha niches on the four walls of the main hall. sacred. In addition to the main monastery buildings, the most distinctive feature of Fo Guang Shan is the Big Buddha City. The Big Buddha is 120 feet high and reflects thousands of golden lights under the sunlight. It is the landmark of Fo Guang Shan, surrounded by 480 small golden statues of Amitabha Buddha. Surrounding, the scene is solemn. In addition, the Buddhist Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall collects thousands of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign Buddhist cultural relics, and it is worth seeing it.

We will check in Hi Lai Hotel Kaohsiung and enjoy dinner

The Sausage Museum is a tourist factory established by Heiqiao Foodstuffs. It is a parent-child attraction suitable for planning a trip to Tainan. Heiqiao Food was founded in 1946. The founder, Mr. Chen Wenhui, first established a meat processing factory in a place commonly known as "Wuqiaozai" by the Tainan Canal. Tainan people call it "Sausages by the Wuqiao". In the 52nd year of the Republic of China, Mr. Chen opened the first store in the old Shakaliba, and named it Heiqiao after the nickname. It has a history of more than 60 years.

Chikan Tower, or Chikan Tower or Subkan Tower, is located in the Central and Western District of Tainan City, Taiwan Province. , to the Qing Dynasty has been destroyed, leaving only part of the remnants. Later, the Han people built a Chinese-style temple on the original site, and after the war, nine steles were relocated from other places, and they finally became what they are today. The Chikan Tower as it is called today is actually the remnants of the city of Prominence, as well as the mixture of the Sea Temple and the Wenchang Pavilion.

We will have lunch at the Fucheng Restaurant for Tainan specialties府城食府台南料理餐廳

Anping Old Street, which has the title of the first street in Taiwan, is the first street built by the Dutch in Anping more than 300 years ago. In the early days, the design of the street was only for people and carts, so the street profile was not very wide. Many tourists who come to Anping will inevitably enter this ancient street. Crowded and lively crowds are the norm in Anping Old Street. Always wandering through the old streets in search of treasures, and occasionally looking up at the old houses on the street, you can also find a few wind lion lords sitting on the roof, or the sword lion on the lintel, which is also a pleasure to stroll around Anping Old Street. There are also many trails on the old street that go through various parts of Anping. Each trail has a different scenery, including Jasmine Lane, Rouge Lane, etc. There are also many old-fashioned settlements in the area, walking in the quiet alley It's like stepping back in time.

At the beginning of the 17th century, the Dutch occupied Anping today in 1624 with a team of military and merchants, and built the city of Geranja as its defensive fortress. The whole project was completed in 1634. In 1662, after Zheng Chenggong took Holland City, it was renamed Anping Town, and the inner city was changed to Neifu, so the Taiwanese called it King City. During the Qing Dynasty, because the Taijiang Lufu lost its importance, and the Qing soldiers destroyed the Relanzha City to build the Golden City for 1000000 years, it was gradually abandoned. Rebuilt after the Japanese occupation, it was called "Anping Castle" after World War II. At present, only the brick wall of the south wall of the outer city in front of the castle remains the real remains of the Dutch period. The old banyan is rooted and has infinite vicissitudes, witnessing the history of Taijiang in the past 400 years.

The Guanxi Platform, located in the Anping Port National Historic Scenic Area, is a very popular attraction in recent years. The triangular platform and the windbreak forests on both sides create a green scene. In front of the platform is the beautiful blue ocean. In the afternoon, families often bring Children play sand and fly kites on the beach, or three or two friends roll up their trousers and ride the waves along the shore. At sunset and dusk, the sky and clouds change when the most people are standing there.

We will check in Tainan Jingying Hotel 台南晶英酒店 and enjoy dinner

After touring LuKang Old Street and Xiangshan visitor centor, you will stay in Lalu resort by Sun-Moon Lake!, make sure you bring your loving one to enjoy its spectacular view of the Sun-Moon Lake, its architecture and history, its surroundings, its amazing outdoor swimming pool and its gorgeous dinner, then an unforgettable romantic night.

Lukang Old Street was the most prosperous place in the central part of the Qing Dynasty. It has now been listed as a historic site. The Lukang Old Street with a strong historical rhythm has been rated as a two-star attraction by the international tourism and food industry authority "Michelin". The scope of Lukang Old Street includes Yaolin Street, Putou Street and Dayou Street. It was the earliest shopping street in Lukang 100 years ago, and it is also the most prosperous place. It is now listed as a historic preservation area. The old street in the Qing Dynasty was built along the old Lugang River, forming a narrow and long southern Fujian-style street. The houses on the old street are long and narrow, with shops facing the street in the front, and the stream in the back, which can be used for ships to dock and unload goods. After a hundred years, when you come to Lukang Old Street, you can think back to the prosperous times of Lukang.

Walking into the beautiful Qingshui model building of Xiangshan Visitor Center, there are good places to take pictures everywhere. If you look at the building from the sky, you will feel like your hands are encircling the lake and mountains of Sun Moon Lake. Two of them are 34 meters long and 8 meters high. The super-large span of the roof structure; let the sparkling Sun Moon Lake pass through the wide span space, directly into the eyes, creating a stage for the development and dialogue between man and nature, although it is a building, but if it is a piece of Artwork is no exception.

We will check in the famous and beautiful resort Hanbi Building涵碧樓

The "Hanbi Building" by the Sun Moon Lake was formerly a holiday cabin for the employees of the Sun Moon Lake Hydraulic Company during the Japanese occupation period. In 1923, due to the visit of the Crown Prince Hirohito, the log house was renovated to have 8 rooms, east and west wing rooms, restaurants, and conference rooms. official guest house. After the Nationalist government came to Taiwan in 1949, Hanbi Building became the residence of former President Chiang Kai-shek, and it was also a place to entertain domestic and foreign dignitaries. In 1998, the Hanbi Building and the adjacent land were taken over by the Xianglin Group, and the Xianglin Group spent 1.86 billion to transform the original six-story palace-style building into a minimalist, Zen-style boutique hotel. Since its opening in February 2002, the new "Hanbi House" has become a benchmark in Taiwan's hotel industry due to its invincible location, indescribably stunning scenery, luxurious and comfortable guest rooms, and attentive service. "Staying for one night at Hanbi Tower" has also become a "dream experience" in the minds of many Taiwanese.

Tour Lalu walking trails and boat-tour the Sun-Moon lake

When it comes to Sun Moon Lake, it can be said to be one of the most popular tourist attractions, but when you come to Sun Moon Lake, don’t just go to Ita Thao Pier, and the beautiful lake view is a must-see! "Hanbi Trail" refers to the meandering In the forest trail of Hanbi Building, the trail set up along the lake can not only see the green mountains, but also the calm mirror reflection, it is super dreamy to shoot~~ "Chiang Kai-shek Pier" is also a popular spot for IG photos. , The wooden plank road is matched with the red lanterns, the whole seems to be back in ancient times, as if coming to the fairyland on earth

Lalu Island is a small island in the center of Sun Moon Lake. It is currently impossible to visit the island. If you want to have a glimpse of the style, you can go to Xuanguang Temple in Sun Moon Lake. Lalu Island means "Holy Island in the Heart" in the Thao language. Lalu Island (LALU Island) is a Thao site. Lalu Island is from the Thao language, meaning "the holy island in the heart". According to legend, Lalu Island is the residence of the highest ancestor of the Thao people and one of the early settlements of the Thao people.

During the Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese took the parietal bone relic of Master Xuanzang in Nanjing, and gave some parietal bone relics to the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China after the war. Xuanguang Temple is only more than ten meters away from the lake. There is a wharf under the temple. Visitors can take a boat to the wharf and then walk up the steps to visit. The golden body of Master Xuanzang is enshrined in the temple, and the plaque of "National Master" is hung on it; The parietal bone relic has been moved to Xuanzang Temple, but due to the convenient waterway transportation, Xuanguang Temple has become a must-visit attraction for tourists to Sun Moon Lake. The building of Xuanguang Temple adopts the Tang style. Because it was originally planned to temporarily enshrine the relic of the head of Master Xuanzang, there is no reflection of the green tiles and pillars. Admiring the Hanbi Xiushui of Sun Moon Lake is like being in a beautiful painting environment.

We will have lunch at Ita Thao tribe restaurant 伊達邵部落.

Walking into Beipu, you can see that it is covered with strong Hakka colors, and you can also see the rare settlement architectural culture. You can see many historic sites on this old street, which are still very well preserved and the only historic site in Taiwan. The most dense old street. There are seven historic sites including Jin Guangfu Mansion, Jiang Axin Ancient House, Citian Temple, Beipu Jiangshijia Temple, etc.

We will check in the Great Roots Resort for stay and enjoy its hot spring bath and dinner

There are Shifen Old Street and Jing'an Suspension Bridge around Shifen Station. Here, you can shop along the railroad tracks and eat snacks. The most distinctive landscape here is not the old buildings, but the unique scene of the train passing by the door! In recent years, it has become a must-visit attraction for international tourists who come to Taiwan. When they come to Shifen, they write their wishes and wishes on the sky lantern with a brush, release the sky lantern under the guidance of the store, and watch the sky lantern rising in the town. It is the most beautiful impression.

Jiufen, which was rich in gold mines in the early days, is known as the "Golden Mountain City". In the 1990s, the movie "City of Sadness" came to Jiufen for shooting. Jiufen's beauty of mountains and seas, retro architecture and unique sloping landscape jumped onto the big screen, becoming a beautiful mountain city that fascinates domestic and foreign tourists. Jiufen Old Street slowly ascends along the hillside. There are various shops in the narrow streets. The traditional food is fragrant. Be sure to taste the nine classic snacks such as taro balls, meat balls, and grass cakes, as well as small and cute antique toys, rich The souvenir gifts with Taiwanese characteristics bring travelers a dazzling array of shopping options. Travelers can explore the winding alleys of Jiufen and appreciate the beauty of Jiufen from different angles.

The National Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall ( commonly known as the Sun Yat - Sen Memorial Hall ) is a national monument located in Xinyi District , Taipei City , Taiwan . The area is 35,000 ping (about 115,702.48 square meters). In addition to the commemorative function, the building itself is surrounded by a comprehensive recreation park for outdoor sports, leisure, art and intellectual activities . On December 28, 2018, the Taipei City Cultural Resources Review Committee reviewed the cultural value of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and approved it as a historic site.

Sisi South Village, which retains the simple style of the military dependents' village, has now become a tourist attraction for tourists to Taiwan, especially those from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. Haoqiu, a catering and lifestyle brand, entered Sisi South Village in 2011. The creative meals made with Taiwanese local products have become a living base with aroma and warmth in the retro buildings of Sisinan Village, together with a selection shop that is friendly to the environment. , adding to the local tourism charm. The Simple Market is located in the square in front of the Xinyi store in Haoqiu, Sisi South Village, including the life market.

Taipei 101 is 510 meters tall, with 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. It has become one of Taipei's important landmarks and tourist attractions since its completion. Taipei 101 is the tallest building in Taiwan and the only building with more than 100 floors. It held the record for the world's tallest building from December 1, 2004 to January 7, 2010 . It is currently the eleventh tallest building in the world (as of 2022) and one of the tallest green buildings ( LEED EBOM ) . The building has the world's second largest and the world's only giant damper open to tourists . The observation deck above the 101st floor with an elevation of 460 meters is the highest outdoor rooftop observation trail in the world.

We will head to Taoyuan airport for going home