On our 7-Day Taiwan West Coast tour, visit some of Taiwan's oldest cities like Tainan and Lukang, its most beautiful natural spaces such as Hehuan Mountain; a spectacular place to watch a sunrise, as well as Sun Moon Lake; world-famous for its serene beauty. Taste Taiwan's diverse culinary heritage in dishes like Oyster Noodles, Tainan Fried Shrimp Roll, and the famous Beef Noodle Soup. Relax in the luxurious stylings of the mountaintop resort at Ming Ging Farm in the breathtaking Chingjing Highlands, and taste the farm-to-table cuisine made fresh from fruits and vegetables grown in the on-site organic garden.
 
 
Itinerary
 
Day 1
 
Depart North America for Taipei, Taiwan
Depart from your home airport, have a great flight!
 
 
Day 2
 
Arrive in Taoyuan International (TPE) or Taipei Songshan (TSA) 🚌 Taipei

"Ni Hao" or "Welcome" to Taiwan! You will be greeted by a Super Value Tours Representative at the airport.
Airport pickup is available for flights arriving Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) from 06:00AM-11:00PM or Songshan Airport (TSA) from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hotel check in is at 3pm. If you arrive early, you may drop off your luggage at the hotel and explore the city independently. The Taiwan Night Markets are a great choice tonight.
 
(Hotel: Okura Prestige or Palais de Chine)
 
 
Day 3
 
Taipei 🚌 Taiwan High Speed Rail 🚅 (220 miles, 2hrs) Kaohsiung 🚌 (30 miles,1 hr) Tainan

・Dihua Street:Explore centry-old stores in this cultural old-town filled with traditional Taiwanese goods. (Walking tour: 1.5hrs)
・Enjoy Business Class service on the Taiwan High Speed Rail to Kaohsiung
・Kaohsiung City tour: Musuem Village of Military Families "Juan Cun"
　See the architecture of Qing Dynasty Taiwan in Zuoying Old Town
　Take a romantic evening stroll along the shores of Love River
 
(Hotel: Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan)
 
 
Day 4
 
Tainan

・Tainan: Taiwan's first capital. Explore the culture and history of the south.
・Bus tour of Tainan’s historic sites:Meteorology Museum, National Museum of Literature, Koxinga Shrine, Tainan Confucius Temple, Hayashi Department Store
・Enjoy a morning of music, movement, and art in Ten-Drum Culture Village:Transformed from a historic sugar refinery, see, hear, and feel the drum music of Taiwan.
・Walking Tour: Explore the Dutch settlement of Anping Fort and Chihkan Tower.
 
(Hotel: Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan)
 
 
Day 5
 
Tainan 🚌 (80 miles, 2 hrs) Lukang 🚌 (65 miles, 2hrs) ChingJing Farm

・Lukang: Explore the sites of this authentic and historical trading town.Specially arranged electric tricycle tour of Lukang Old Streets (approx: 1.5hrs).
・Longshan Temple:One of the last remaining examples of traditional southern architecture, beautifully designed and preserved.
・Folk Arts Museum:Once the private residence of one of Taiwan's wealthiest families, today it houses a vast collection of Ming and Qing dynasty artifacts.
・Villa Park Tour at Ming Ging Farm: Set against outstanding views of the valley below, tour the private garden and pick seasonal fruits, herbs, and vegetables.
Watch the sun slowly set across this serene landscape (subject to weather conditions).
 
(Hotel: Ming Ging Farm (Deluxe View Rooms))
 
 
Day 6
 
ChingJing 🚌 (35 miles, 1.5hrs) Sun Moon Lake

・Hehuan or “Joy” Mountain:Optional early morning journey for a stunning sunrise. Roundtrip approximately 4 hours, itinerary subject to change based on weather conditions. (Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆)
・Enjoy the remainder of the morning at Chingjing Farm. Walk along the trail and enjoy the alpine prairie scenery; friendly resident sheep are eager to be fed. (Walking time: 1 hour; Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆).
・Sun Moon Lake: Mystic views and picturesque scenery captivate travelers from all over the world.Cruise the lake's majestic waters on a private chartered motorboat.
・Enjoy a 270 degree panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake from the private Sky Lounge, in the comfort of our lakeview rooms, or direct from your own private in-room hot spring bath*.
・Private bath lakeview rooms are only available for Double rooms (one king-sized bed per room). In case you are booking standard Twin rooms and prefer special arrangements for this hotel, please let us know.
 
(Hotel: Fleur de Chine (Lakeview Rooms))
 
 
 
Day 7 
 
Sun Moon Lake 🚌 (150miles, 3hrs) Taipei 🚌 (30miles, 1hr) Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) ✈ Your next Destination

Sun Moon Lake:
a. Our late checkout today means you can relax and take advantage of the hotel amenities.
b.Stroll along the lakeshore. (Distance: 1 mile; Walking time: 1 hour; Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆).
c.Bike along the lake biking trail (additional fee applies): CNN named this biking trail one of world's top 10! It will be sure to take your breath away. (Biking time: 1 hr; Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆).

Ice Monster: Enjoy shaved ice on a whole new level - rated top 10 dessert around the world by CNN. Soft and sweet, their mango shaved ice is the perfect dessert.
Airport sendoff is available for flights departing Taoyuan International Airport from 9:00 PM - 11:50 PM, be sure to book your flight after 9:00pm.
"Zai jian!" or "See you again!"