Arrive at Taipei/Taoyuan Airport. Clear immigration and baggage claim. Welcome by your English-speaking guide (they will have a sign with your name on it). If you wish, you can easily purchase a local SIM card at the dedicated counter in the main hall (the equivalent of 20 to 30 EUR depending on the validity).

Then, transfer to a beautiful teahouse, where your guide will introduce you to Taiwan and the details of your stay. Continue to your hotel in the heart of Taipei. Your room will be available from 3 p.m.

A little rest and time to refresh yourself, and stroll through the young and bustling district of Ximen, with its shops, its improvised street performances, its tattoo workshops and its multiple possibilities to eat day and night. You will continue towards the Longshan Temple, the oldest temple in the city and certainly the most beautiful, especially when it is illuminated by the moon and its discreet lighting once night falls. A very special atmosphere reigns here, in total contrast with the lively night market of Monga, a stone’s throw away (Guangzhou Street Night Market). This market has managed to remain authentic and frequented by the locals. You can improvise your dinner there (at your expense).

Overnight stay in Taipei at The Grand Hotel, a 5-star hotel with a pool. Built in 1952, the Grand Hotel faces the Keelung River like a 14-story palace, featuring an East-West fusion of architectural concepts, making it a beautiful expression of Chinese art based on modern Western architecture.

Breakfast, then a day dedicated to discovering the sites and monuments that make the capital famous. Your day will begin with a stroll through the heart of Park 228 (Peace Park), where locals enjoy practicing Tai Chi, a true martial art, every morning in the park’s paths. A pleasant moment of tranquility in this green lung in the heart of the city.

You’ll then head to the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, an impressive monument dedicated to the great Chinese leader. The majestic hall overlooks over 25 hectares of landscaped gardens, graceful pavilions, and ponds. An imposing statue of the late president watches over the city from the main building. An elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance is flanked by two classical-style buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall.

The square between the two buildings is a popular gathering place for festive occasions, but also for simply strolling with the family or relaxing with a book after a long day of work. Then head to the Taipei Botanical Garden, which features over 1,500 plant species!

In the late afternoon, you’ll head to the unmissable Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest tower, with its underground shopping mall and numerous fine restaurants and cafes. The 89th floor will be your vantage point, offering a bird’s-eye view of the entire city.

If you wish, we can drop you off at the Shilin Night Market, located a 20-minute walk from your hotel. Overnight stay in Taipei, at The Grand Hotel 5* with swimming pool.

Breakfast, then a completely free day in the capital, at your own pace. You can simply enjoy the services of your hotel, the pool and spa, or if you feel like it, discover the National Palace Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Chinese art treasures.

Not far from your hotel, you might also consider a walk (biking is possible) along Dajia Riverside Park. This park is an urban greening project inspired by an effort initiated by the city government to straighten the course of the Keelung River. The park is full of sports facilities for basketball, tennis, badminton, and croquet, and a cycle path several kilometers long along the riverbanks. Overnight in Taipei, at The Grand Hotel 5* with swimming pool.

Note: If you are in Taipei on a Saturday or Sunday, you can discover the city’s huge flower market!

This morning, meet your guide at 8:30 a.m. and we’ll set off to explore Shifen; it’s the widest and most spectacular waterfall on the entire island! We’ll then paint our wishes on a Chinese lantern that we’ll launch from the rails of the old town. Lunch is free in the fishing village of Guihou, before continuing with a visit to the Yehliu Geological Park, with its impressive rock formations created by erosion and other natural forces. Among the rocks, the Queen’s Head is one of the most famous! But once you’ve passed this very touristy spot, take the time to wander off to the peninsula.

Venture to the highest point and its magnificent view of the ocean and cliffs. Then we will end the day in Jiufen, a former mining town clinging to the mountainside, whose atmosphere inspired the famous manga “Spirited Away.” Today it is a veritable open-air market. Return to Taipei, and more precisely to the Beitou district located in a valley carved by a river at the origin of the hot springs of the region, and which are the main attractions. Installation and night at the Asia Pacific Hotel 5*, a zen establishment with Japanese influence, in a charming room equipped with tatami mats (subject to availability). Natural hot spring pools are available.

Breakfast, and then head north of Taipei, with Yangmingshan National Park on the agenda, the third largest national park in Taiwan. It boasts natural landscapes that change color with the seasons: flower fields in spring, snow-capped mountains in winter. During your visit to the park, you will have the opportunity to visit places where traces of volcanic activity can be found, but also the plains and hills of Qingtiangang as well as the flower fields of Zhuzihu. You will see the highest mountain in the park, the Seven Star Mountain (Qixingshan, 1120m)

– Hiking possible to the summit!

– Then return to Beitou, for a free end of the day.

Enjoy the services of your hotel and its baths. If you’re looking for a local experience, you can also relax in a public bath in the city (in your swimsuit or nude, depending on the location!). Overnight stay in Beitou at the 5-star Asia Pacific Hotel.

Today, we will leave the capital once again, heading towards Sun Moon Lake, via the coastal road. We will make a stop in Lukang. Lukang has the most beautiful temples in Taiwan, such as those of Longshan and Matsu, the goddess of the sea feared and respected by sailors from China and Taiwan. Its temples offer unique architecture, unrivaled on the island, and are definitely worth a visit. The streets of the old town are pleasant to explore on foot. The points of interest are generally surrounded by traditional pedestrian streets with many shops and small restaurants where you can enjoy seafood and other steamed buns filled with vegetables and/or meat (lunch at your own expense). Then we will head inland to Nantou and the shores of Sun Moon Lake. Check into The Lalu 5* hotel with swimming pool.

Breakfast, and a completely free day without a guide to enjoy the lakeside and relax at your hotel to enjoy its swimming pool with breathtaking views of the lake. You can, if you wish, rent bikes, and take a ride on the lake (private cruise or group). Activities at your own expense, to be paid on site. Night at the 5* The Lalu hotel with swimming pool.

Breakfast, meet your guide, and climb to the Ci’En Pagoda for a beautiful panoramic view, before visiting the Wenwu Taoist temple and leaving at your choice (same price):

Option 1 :
-Towards the large Xitou forest park and its expanses of bamboo, for a lovely nature walk!

Option 2 :
-Towards the town of Puli, for a moment dedicated to a workshop making objects from paper (like fans, for example). This activity will appeal to both adults and children, as part of a family trip!

We’ll then continue our journey to Alishan, a county renowned for its forest landscapes, century-old train, and tea. We’ll arrive in the late afternoon. Overnight at Aliscenery, a charming, light-filled property overlooking the tea gardens and boasting a 360-degree view of the valley and sea of ​​clouds.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a day spent exploring Alishan’s natural environment. To start the day off right, take a walk through the forest amidst thousand-year-old cypress trees. Then, board the Alishan Railway, one of the three remaining high-altitude railways in the world. Pass through the village of Fenchichu, with its old streets and shops; this is where you’ll find the island’s most famous (and best) bento, which you can try for lunch (at your own expense)! Enjoy a tea tasting in the heart of the plantations, followed by a second night at Aliscenery.

This morning, head to the unmissable former capital of Taiwan for a historical, cultural, and culinary discovery of the island. You’ll visit several major sites, but above all, take the time to lose yourself in the maze of dead ends and alleys that give Tainan’s city center an undeniable old-world charm. Here, take the time to live, savoring tea in a vintage cafe while observing picturesque street scenes. This afternoon, we’ll attend the Taiwan Drum Concert, a traditional and historical art of Chinese culture. Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the 4-star Lakeshore Hotel Tainan with swimming pool.

We highly recommend venturing into one of the street food alleys or to one of the famous night markets, where you’ll be immersed in an incredible local atmosphere of scents, flavors, and bustle, where you can improvise some snacks in this city renowned for its culinary specialties. Follow your guide’s advice.

Breakfast, and morning, of your choice (same price / Possibility of combining the 2 options):

Option 1
-We will take you through the ancient alleys of Tainan, and to discover the temple of Koxinga, that of Confucius, Fort Provintia or even Fort Anping.

Option 2
-Organization of a Taiwanese cooking class, with preparation of the dishes that you will taste for your lunch.

We’ll finish with a spot of shopping at Tainan’s must-see Hayashi Department Store, with its art deco facade dating back to 1932 during the Japanese colonial era. It’s the oldest shopping mall in Taiwan. Enjoy a free afternoon without a guide to enjoy Tainan’s picturesque atmosphere. You can also relax at the hotel and enjoy its swimming pool.

Free dinner and overnight stay at the Lakeshore Hotel Tainan 4* with swimming pool.

Petit-déjeuner, et direction Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung est la grande ville portuaire du Sud de l’île. Découverte du plus grand monastère bouddhiste de Taiwan : Le monastère de Fo Guan Shan (fermé le mardi). Vous y trouverez une statue dorée géante de Bouddha, de 120 mètres de haut.

Continuation vers le Lac des Lotus, avec sa profusion de temples et pavillons qui bordent le lac. Sur la rive Sud de l’étang se trouvent les pagodes du Dragon et du Tigre, deux tours jumelles édifiées sur 7 étages. Puis vous terminerez tranquillement par une balade à pied le long de la Love river qui sillonne le centre de la ville de Kaohsiung, avec ses espaces verts et lieux de détente appréciés des amoureux au coucher du soleil, dans une ambiance toute romantique.

Fin de journée libre. Vous pourrez vous rendre au Art Pier Center, ancien quartier d’entrepôts avec des sculptures en plein air, des boutiques, cafés et des galeries proposant des expositions temporaires, le tout dans une ambiance locale très sympa en soirée ! Dîner libre et nuit au City Suites Zhen’Ai 4*, idéalement situé sur les quais animés.

Early breakfast, and we’ll head to Donggang Port to take the ferry to Lamay Island. Lamay Island (or Little Liuqiu) is Taiwan’s only large coral island. It’s exclusively a scooter (rental included for 2 days – 1 electric scooter for 2 people). Well-known by locals for its famous vase-shaped rock, it’s home to one of the most beautiful diving spots in the world dedicated to observing giant sea turtles (one dive is included for today).

A simple mask/snorkel is enough to observe them, because they literally brush against us! Liuqiu is also home to some magnificent beaches (like Douli Beach) and offers extraordinary discoveries in the heart of the coral, like the Devil’s Cave or the Beauty Cave. Your guide/driver will leave quite early, as he has to return to Taipei. Dinner on his own and overnight at Xiati Guesthouse.

Second day on the island, completely free without a guide. Enjoy some rest and swimming! You will have your electric scooters at your disposal. Overnight at Xiati Guesthouse

Breakfast, scooter drop-off at the port (the hotel will arrange luggage transfer) and ferry crossing without a guide (ticket included). Once you arrive at Donggang port, you can easily find a taxi (at your expense) to take you to the airport or the Kaohsiung high-speed rail station (HSR) for your return flight or your train to Taipei (reservations possible through us – contact us).

End of our services. We wish you a safe return or a pleasant continuation of your stay!