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Private 3-Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

12 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Small and rugged, Taiwan is endowed with breathtaking nature landscapes. From the mountains to the sea, Central and South Taiwan offers a perfect destination for people to relax and unwind, a nature lover or a city person, you can always have a unique travel experience whenever you visit. On this tour, you will explore two national scenic areas in Central and South Taiwan and be inspired by the natural and cultural treasures that Sun Moon Lake and Alishan have to offer: the enchanting alpine lake, the majestic temples, the thousand-year-old sacred trees, the iconic forest railway, etc. Additionally, you will visit the South Branch of the National Palace Museum and discover the emperors' treasures, including the exquisite paintings, the ancient bronzes, the masterpieces of Chinese artifacts, and many more.

Additional information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Standard hotel rooms in Taiwan contain either two single/twin beds or a double bed fit for two people. Twin-Share Accommodation is for two people per standard room (traveling parties are booked in the same room); Private Accommodation is for one person in a standard room.
For traveling parties with an odd number of individuals, either three people will be placed in a triple room or one person will be placed in private single room (at an additional cost), depending on availability
Not recommended for travelers with physical disability.

Pickup

What's included

Admission fee and entrance ticket included in the itinerary

2-night hotel accommodation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast: 2

1-way forest train ride from Alishan to Zhaoping

Insurance

Professional tour guide

Gratuities

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Taipei – Puli – Sun Moon Lake

Meet your tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby, and then head for the heart of the island, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the ever-changing scenery through the window during the 3-hour ride. Before reaching Sun Moon Lake, you will stop by Puli for a lunch break (at your own expense). Puli is blessed with pure and clean water, the high quality of water helps to develop a successful wine production business locally. You will visit Puli Winery before lunch. You will then depart for Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area. Sun Moon Lake is the biggest natural lake in Taiwan. The lake is divided by Lalu Island; the east side of the lake resembles the sun while the west side resembles the crescent moon, hence the name. The area around the lake is also the home to the Thao people, a group of Taiwan indigenous peoples. With a rich indigenous culture and abundant natural beauty, Sun Moon Lake has become one of the top-ranked destinations in Taiwan.

5-star: Hotel Fleur de Chine or similar / 4-star: Lealea Richforest Hotel or similar / 3-star: Einhan Resort or similar

Day 2: Sun Moon Lake - Alishan

After breakfast, you will head for Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, a mountainous area famous for the unique forest railway, high altitude tea plantations, a number of forest trails, etc. Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is located in Chiayi County, covering an area of 1,400 hectares, which is the most well-known tourist destination in south Taiwan. Since you are in Alishan, of course you will not miss the opportunity to experience the forest train ride along a branch line of Alishan Forest Railway (Shemmu Line or Zhaoping Line), enjoying the ever changing scenery along the way. Besides the forest railway, you will explore the popular attractions such as Sisters Ponds, Shouzen Temple, and the sacred trees, relishing a nature therapy in the misty and dreamy forest. Later in the afternoon, you will take a ride down the mountain watching the sun goes down on the way.

5-star: Nice Prince Hotel or similar / 4-star: Nice Prince Hotel or similar / 3-star: Holiday Inn Express or similar

Breakfast:

Day 3: Chiayi - Taipei

After breakfast, you will visit the South Branch of the National Palace Museum, the last stop of your 3-day tour in Sun Moon Lake and Alishan. The south branch was established in order to achieve a balance of cultural resources between the north and the south of Taiwan. Surround by man-made lakes, the South Branch of the National Palace Museum is located in a quiet and secluded area, about 30-min drive away from the downtown. It is a peaceful place to house the treasures of Chinese emperors, where the visitors can take their time and appreciate beauty of the art crafts. After lunch, you will head back to Taipei and arrive at the hotel later in the afternoon. You can take a nap during the 3.5-hour ride, and you will visit some rest stops before reaching Taipei.

Breakfast:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (12 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15