<TW7D2> Hualien + Chihpen Hot Spring + Alishan + High-Speed Railway Experience Tour 7 Days
Nan Fang Ao, Nantien Temple, Hualien, Chihpen Hot Spring, Chihpen, Kaohsiung, Taichung
Departure date：Wed、Sat (2/04/09 - 7/31/09)
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Day1 On arrival - Taoyuan - go to Taoyuan Shopping District within walking distance
Assemble at the Airport for your departure flight to Taipei, Taiwan. Upon arrival at Taoyuan C.K.S Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel, then go to shopping circle around Taoyuan station on your own.
Day2 Taoyuan - Take Bullet Train - Taipei - National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall - Yehliu - Chiufen - Nan Fang Ao - Nantien Temple - Suhua Highway National Road - Hualien - Ami Aboriginal Cultural Village
After breakfast, take bullet train to Taipei and transfer to National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall by metro. The Democracy Hall is the most impressive monument to the great Chinese Hero. The Hall's enormous marble edifice towers over landscaped garden, graceful pavilions and placid ponds. The bronze statue of late President Chiang Kai-Shek looks out over the city from the main building. Next, we proceed to the beautiful Northeast coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Scenic Park. The natural rock formations of Yehliu (wild willows) are an amazing array of artistic shapes created by erosion and other natural forces. Then, we'll visit the famous mountain town - Chiufen, to see the old fashioned way of life that still exists in modern Taiwan. With the aura of an old mining that still apparent, Chiufen radiates a variety of emotions. *Lunch on your own expenses in Chiufen. Stop for a while at Nantien Temple. It is the landmark of Nafanau and is also the center for the traditional religion of the local citizen. Next, we'll go to Ami Aboriginal Cultural Village. A-Mei is an aboriginal tribe in Hualien. In this cultural center, you can see A-Mei people's unique life style and enjoy delicious A-Mei cuisines.
Day3 Hualien - Linzi & Tea Center - Taroko National Park - Taroko Memorial Arch Building - Enternal Spring Shrine - Rei Suei Farm - Chihpen Hot Spring
In the morning, we will visit Taroko National Park. The fourth National Park in Taiwan, with its marble-walled canyons, lush vegetation and cliffs so outsized and block out the sky, Taroko Gorge has no doubt to bocome Taiwan's top tourist destination. One famous spot is Taroko Memorial Arch Building. It is designed in Chinese style. Also the Eternal Spring Temple, situated on the valley with the beautiful scene. Next we go visiting Rei Suei Leisure Farm. With beautiful scenery, clear water, fresh air and affluent grassland, these districts are suitable for development of stockbreeding. Later, we take a rest at Chihpen Hot Spring. A leisure suitable for four seasons, the hot spring culture is a popular activity in Taiwan which you can relax your body and soul by soaking in the hot water. First bath for 3-5 mins and never go in for more than 15 mins each time.
Day4 Chihpen - Kaohsiung - Fo Guang Shan - Mei Non Hakka Village - Spring & Autumn Pavilion - Hsuan Tien Shangti Temple - Dream Shopping Mall(Hello Kitty Ferris Wheel on your own expenses) - Leo Ho Night Market
This morning, we will pay a visit to Fo Guang Shan. It is the center of Buddhism in southern Taiwan. Next, we visit Mei Non Hakka Village. You have the chance to see the traditional Hakka Handicrafts, such as handmade umbrella, bamboo handicraft...etc. Also you can pay for taste some Hakka traditional food, such as Ban Tiao, Ice block and Le Tea. Our next stop is Spring And Autumn Pavilions where you will be amused by gigantic statues of Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and Hsuan Tien Shangti Temple. After seeing the gorgeous scenery, you will be dropped at Dream Shopping Mall. It is the biggest shopping center in Southeast Asia, the open-air street is characteristic with water and a Happy Canyon. It's just like shopping at New York fifth Avenue. In the night, we go to Leo Ho Night Market - the famous night market at Kaohsiung. You can try the delicious local food on your own and enjoy shopping of some clothes or souvenirs in very low prices .
Day5 Kaohsiung - Chiayi - Alishan Forest Park - Three Brother - Four Sister - Yun Chie Tung Shin - Shou Jen Temple - Taichung - Fong Jia Night Market (* If the roads to Alishan are dangerous, we will reschedule the tour to the Sun Moon Lake)
After breakfast, we'll go to mountain Alishan. The famous views in Alishan are "Sea of Cloud" and "Sun Rise". Alishan is not only the most famous tourist spot in Taiwan, but the most popular travel destination for overseas tourists outside of Taipei city. Alishan's beauty is natural with living creatures, especially the giant woods, like Three Brothers, Four Sisters... And also the famous temple "Sho Cheng Temple" here worth of your visit. Tonight, we take a tour in Fong Jia Night Market. This is the night market which nearby the Feng Chia University. You can not only shop for the low-priced clothes but also try the local food.
Day6 Taichung - Miaoli Fruit Ranch (pick fruits on your own expenses, if not fruit seasons will change to Sankeng Tofu Street) - Taipei - Martyr's Shrine - National Palace Museum - Handicraft Center - 101 Shopping Mall (Observatory on your own expenses) - Shihlin Night Market
This morning, we will experience picking fruits in Miaoli fruit ranch (on your own expenses). If not within the fruit seasons, we may visit Sankeng Tofu Street instead. You can not only taste the delicious Tofu but also experience the process of making Tofu. When we arrive Taipei, we'll vist Martyr's Shrine first to view an elaborate ceremony of changing guards hourly. Then, we'll go to the National Palace Museum. It's the world's largest assemblage of priceless Chinese art treasures which spans Chinese's nearly 5,000 year history. The rest of the day, please enjoy your shopping in the tallest building in the world at 101 Shopping Mall and Shihlin Night Market where is a great place of local handicrafts, clothes, toys, tasty local snacks and souvenirs.
Day7 Free Leisure till Departure - Sweet Home
After breakfast, you are free at leisure till your departure transfer to Taoyuan C.K.S. Airport. Home Sweet Home!
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