Around Formosa Taiwan Tour

Taiwan was once known as Formosa, which literally translates to beautiful island. The entire country is home to stunning natural and man made sights, from the untouched northeast coast to magnificent Taroko Gorge. The history is unique, and the culture diverse from the north to the south. When travelling Around Formosa Taiwan you will stay in quality 4-5* accommodation (including hotels with relaxing hot springs), and enjoy the benefits of a an experienced and professional guide.

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What’s included in the tour

Accommodation

9 nights good quality (4-5 star) accommodation

Meals

Daily Breakfast

Transfers

Private transfers on arrival and departure

Tansport

All transportation, daily tours and admission fees

Professional Guides

Professional English speaking guides

Taiwan Panorama Tour

Highlights from our Taiwan Panorama Tour, this tour has been superseded by our Around Formosa Taiwan Tour.

Qingshui Cliff, Taroko National Park - Taiwan

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei - Taiwan

Tour Highlights

Buddhist Site

Visit a sacred Buddhist site. Interact with monks and nuns.

Night Market

Explore Kaohsiung and its famous night market

Pingxi

A beautiful sky lantern experience in Pingxi

Tea Factory

Learn about tea cultivation from a local farmer at a tea factory

Tour Map & Dates

Departure Dates

2024: Weekly – Sunday Arrival

2025: Weekly – Sunday Arrival

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Tour Itinerary

Arrive in Taipei. Check in to your hotel then the rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Travel to beautiful Sun Moon Lake. When you arrive in Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area you will take a tour to visit Ita Thao Indigenous Village, Wenwu Temple, Holy Monk Shrine, and Ci En Pagoda. Enjoy the natural hot springs at your hotel.

After breakfast travel to the oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan. Visit Fort Zeelandia and walk along Anping Old Street known for its culinary delicacies. Continue to Kaohsiung and visit the sacred Fo Guang Shan Monastery to meet with a traditional monk.

Explore beautiful Kenting National Park. On your way to your famous hot spring hotel in Taitung you will also stop at the Eluanbi Lighthouse, Maobitou Scenic Area, and Longpan Park.

Enjoy a tour of the stunning East Coast National Scenic Area. This area is bursting with natural beauty for you to explore including the terraced rocks. In the afternoon, continue to Hualien and check in for the night.

Travel to the famous Taroko Gorge. The majestic gorge has been carved deep in to the marble that is plentiful in the area. On your way back to Taipei you will make a few stops to enjoy the natural scenery of the Swallow Grotto, Buluowan Suspension Bridge, Qingshui Cliff, and more.

After breakfast explore the sights of Taipei including Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine, National Palace Museum. Afternoon starts with a tea tour in Pinglin District, you will taste the locally grown tea and savor its fresh and floral aroma and learn about the cultivation and making of Taiwanese Tea from a tea farmer. After that, enjoy the stunning scenery of Thousand Island Lake. Retur back to Taipei.

Explore the wonders of nature in Yangmingshan National Park. Yangmingshan National Park is the 3rd national park in Taiwan that covers a wide area of volcanic geological features, whereas the famous Beitou Hot Spring is nearby. A unique opportunity to explore these volcanic land-forms, learn about the history of the development of Taiwan’s Hot Spring, and enjoy a relaxing hot spring foot bath.

After breakfast you will travel to the beautiful small town Yehliu, enjoy the unique and different kinds of rock formation in Yehliu Geopark. Then explore Jiufen Village and the picturesque northeast coast. In the afternoon, travel to Pingxi for the beautiful sky lantern experience.

After breakfast free at leisure until check out. Transfer to the Airport for your onward ﬂight.

Around Formosa Taiwan Tour

Around Formosa Taiwan Tour

Destinations on the tour

Taipei>Sun Moon Lake>Kaohsiung>Kenting>Taitung> East Coast Scenic Area>Hualien>Taroko Gorge>Pinglin,Thousand Island Lake>Yangmingshan National Park>Yehliu>Jiufen & Pingxi