5-Day Best of Taiwan: Old Soul, New Energy

Day 1: Taipei to Sun Moon Lake: City Energy and Lakeside Serenity

Leave bustling Taipei for the peaceful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Visit Wenwu Temple, Xuanzang Temple and Ci’en Pagoda, experience Thao culture and end the day with a relaxing five star stay by the lake.

Day 2: Sun Moon Lake to Tainan to Kaohsiung: Ancient Heritage and Modern City Life

Explore historic Tainan, including Fort Zeelandia and Anping Old Street, before heading to modern Kaohsiung. Along the way, visit Fo Guang Shan Monastery, where spiritual tradition meets contemporary city life.

Day 3: Kaohsiung to Kenting to Taitung: Urban South and Wild Tropics

Swap city views for Kenting’s tropical coastline. Visit Maobitou, Chuanfan Rock, Eluanpi Lighthouse and Longpan Park, then travel through the scenic South Link Highway to laid back Taitung.

Day 4: Taitung to East Coast to Yilan: Rugged Coast and Hot Spring Comfort

Follow Taiwan’s dramatic Pacific coast through Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai and Shitiping. After a day of wild coastal landscapes, unwind at a five star hot spring hotel in Jiaoxi.

Day 5: Yilan to Taipei: Tradition and Innovation

Discover modern Taiwanese craftsmanship at Kavalan Whisky Distillery, then step into the past at the National Center for Traditional Arts. Return to Taipei after five days of experiencing Taiwan’s many contrasts.

From peaceful lakes and ancient streets to tropical shores, modern cities and hot springs, this journey reveals how many different sides of Taiwan can be discovered in just five days.

Included services:

Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English)
Local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
4 night hotel accommodation
Hotel breakfast*4
Local general liabilities insurance

Recommended travel period:

Year-round, with departures every Monday, except February 8 due to the Lunar New Year holiday.

Excluded esrvices:

Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities

Image Source: LCC Edison Travel Service
Image Source: LCC Edison Travel Service
Image Source: LCC Edison Travel Service
Image Source: LCC Edison Travel Service
Image Source: LCC Edison Travel Service