Taiwan is a tropical and largely mountainous island, offering terrific activities for outdoors enthusiasts. It boasts some of the most exquisite artworks in existence because of its rich cultural heritage, with a blend of Taiwanese, traditional Chinese and Japanese. Travel to Taiwan to experience the country's majestic mountains, fantastic hiking trails, awe-inspiring, dramatically beautiful national parks, alluring offshore islands and numerous hot-spring resorts.
Depart with early afternoon flight to Tainan
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to check in the Shangri-la Far Eastern Hotel Tainan or similar.
Tainan situated at the southwestern coast of Taiwan Island is a historic ancient city since Ming and Qing dynasties, there are over 100 temples, monasteries and churches in the city. Interesting sites to visit will be the Chiqian Mansion, Anping Castle, Confucian Temple, Temple to the God of War and Da Tian Hou Palace etc….
Afternoon free to relax or stroll around the city on your own.
Evening suggest to stroll around the Flower Garden Night Market or Da Dong Night Market to experience the local life. Free and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at the hotel lobby and transfer to Cigu and visit the Salt Museum which preserved the historical relics of the salt-works in the coastal areas of Chiayi, Tainan and Kaohsiung, as well as serve the cultural innovation industry as an energy plant. Right across from the Museum is the Cigu Salt Field office surrounded with greenery, an artificial lake, and a scenic trail. Good to walk around to see the salt field.
Afternoon, visit to Anping Scenery Area, including the Anping Castle, Anping tree house and Anping old street etc…Back to Hotel. Free and overnight.
Pick up at hotel and transfer to Kaohsiung.
Enroute visit the Qiaotou Taiwan Sugar factory - the history of sugar in Taiwan is interesting, started in mid of 17th century when Dutch took control of Taiwan. It consists of a defunct factory (which you can walk into and explore the old mechanisms and vats) and an old village with the houses built in early-20th-century. There are also some old offices which called the Japanese Dutch Colonial style. Then transfer to check at hotel Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung or similar. The rest of day free for leisure or explore the city on your own. Evening free to visit Reifong Night Market on your own. Free and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at the hotel lobby and have the day city tour in Kaohsiung, situated at the southwestern part of Taiwan and the biggest seaport city, second to the Taipei city. Was be the seaport since Qing Dynasty since 1863. Visit to the Lotus lake, Confucius Temple, The Dragon & Tiger Pagodas, and the Spring & Autumn Pavilions. Afternoon transfer to pier and take ferry to visit the Cijin Island. Stroll around the island to visit to the Qihou Light House, a baroque style ground level building and octagonal light tower, provided the bird's-eye view of the Port of Kaohsiung and scenic surroundings.
Visit the Tianhou Temple which is dedicated to the “goddess Matsu” and also named as "Matsu Temple” and being one of the protected historical site in Taiwan. walking alone the beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset view. Visit to the Seafood street, can enjoy seafood dinner at one of the local restaurant. Back to hotel, free and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Check out.
Pick up at the hotel lobby and transfer to Kenting (around 2hours ride).
Located in Pingtung province at the southern tip of Taiwan Island, thanks to its tropical climate that accommodate tourist year around. Its tropical forests, meadows and seaside cliffs covered more than 33 hectares of the area. Interesting sites like the Eluanbi Park, Nanwan (South Bay), Maobitou, Longluantan that enthralls travelers of all ages. Upon arrival, check in the Ceasar Park Kenting Resort or similar.
Afternoon, free to visit one of the Kenting National Forest Recreation Park, good to have a leisure walk at the park to view the scenery. ( Note: All walking tour inside the park, no car allowed )
Later evening, free to stroll around the Kenting Street night market to experience the local life or have dinner at the market to try the native cuisine. Free and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel .
Pick up at hotel lobby and transfer to have sightseeing in Kenting.
Morning visit to the south coast of Kenting National Park including the Chuanfanshih, Sand Island,
Eluanbi Park with Eluanbi Lighthouse, Fongchueisha (Windblown Sand ), Jialeishui ( 佳樂水) etc…
After lunch. Visit to west coast including Houbihu, Maobitou,Baisha Bay (White Sand Bay) and Mt. Guanshan etc…. Back to hotel, free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free until check out at hotel by noon.
Pick up at hotel and transfer directy Kaohsiung Airport. (2.5 hrs drive)
Depart with evening flight back to Hong Kong