7D6N Discovery New Taiwan

<p>Upon arrival at Taoyuan Airport, you will be welcomed and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free at your own leisure for the rest of the day.</p>

<p>After breakfast, meet guide at the hotel lobby. Proceed to Taiwan Hakka Cultural Center to know more about Hakka cultural in Taiwan. Visit Xitou Nature Education Area (include ticket): It lies in a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, where the weather is consistently cool all year round. The highest mountain within the area even has an altitude of 2,025 meters. When the sky is clear, you could hike along the trail that leads you all the way to the astronomical observatory on top, where a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Continue to Xitou Monster Village: A Japanese style village; a torii, a traditional Japanese gate most often found within a Shinto shrine, stands at the entrance of the village, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred. Cute Japanese monster statues are all over this small village and red lanterns hang on the eaves, making it a brilliant place for photography. Restaurants and souvenir shops are named after different kind of Japanese monsters.</p>

<p>After breakfast, meet guide at the hotel. Proceed to Sun Moon Lake (include cable car), the largest lake in Taiwan. There is an island called “Guang Hua Island” in the middle of the lake. Northern part of the island looks like a sun, southern part looks like a moon, that’s why called Sun Moon Lake. Visit Wen Wu Temple, to enshrine and worship Confucius, Guan Gong and Yue Faye. Continue to Ida Shao, a unique locality comprised of its tribal atmosphere, mountain scenery and lake scenery. Transfer to Dakeng Leisure Farm (Include Entrance Ticket/Outdoor SPA), surrounded by mountains and covering a large area, the farm boasts a view of the sunrise over a sea of clouds that is not to be missed. The picturesque European-style log cabin, hot and cold spring pools, and abundance of flowers and plants give the impression of a luxurious European scene. Lots of small animals can be seen roaming freely in the farm’s meadow, making the farm seem like a tiny mountain utopia. (Please bring your own swimsuit & cap)</p>

<p>After breakfast, meet guide at the hotel. Proceed to Tainan Confucius Temple + Fuzhong Street, more than 300 years of history as a Confucian temple, and it would be safe to say that this place is the heart of Tainan as an ancient capital of culture. One of the must-visit spots in Tainan, across from the temple and through the Pao Gao Stone Arch, you will find myriads of food stands and art studios along the 200-meter long Fuzhong Street. It is a beautiful contrast to the bustling town. Continue Anping Old Street: The first street in Taiwan to be given a name, more than 300 years ago this was the first street built by the Dutch in Anping. It is narrow and windy, full packed with stalls and old buildings. Visit to Blueprint Cultural and Creative, a popular spot packed with young people. Here, you can see many wooden artworks, postcards depicting Taiwan’s various streets and temples, and those that feature recorded sound, as well as cell phone cases and handbags printed with Tainan historic landmarks and tile designs. There is even a theater company in charge of organizing a talk show here! Visit to Rainbow Village, the only place in Taiwan with lots of colorful graffiti, a street art in Taichung. At night, go for Feng Jia Night market which one of the famous night market in Taiwan which near by the Feng Chia University.</p>

<p>After breakfast, meet guide at the hotel lobby. Visit Leofoo Vilage Theme Park (include entrance ticket) one of Taiwan’s most popular amusement parks. First established in 1994, the park features 4 areas, including African Safari, Wild West, South Pacific, and Arabian Kingdom. Return to Taipei; proceed to Sanxia Old Street, the best among many old streets in Taiwan in terms of publicity and integrity. It is about 260 meters long and with over 100 old street houses and featuring Baroque style archways architectures. Transfer to The Great Roots Forestry Spa Resort, enjoying the natural scenery; take a soothing and skin-pampering soak in the carbonic hot springs at the resort. (Please bring your own swimsuit & cap)</p>

<p>After breakfast, meet guide at the hotel lobby. Visit the Great Roots Forestry Spa Resort (Ecological tour- free participation), the forest is home to more than 4,000 kinds of insects and over 30 kinds of bird, among them the blue-winged pitta-a globally protected species. These entire rare natural wonders wait along with the healthy and relaxing essence of the forest at the resort. Proceed to Dihua Street (Da Dao Cheng), old buildings with historical value, old generation retailers, new brands making their presence felt among the old retailers and all the lovely food littered through the precinct. You also appreciate the sunset at Daodaocheng Container Terminal. Transfer to Ximending, one of the most popular tourist spots among both local and international travelers.</p>

<p>After breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure until time for transfer to Taoyuan Airport for your flight departure.</p>