2D1N Taiwan Railway And Bike Tour - When Modernity Meets Nostalgia

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Old Caoling Tunnel was a train tunnel connecting New Taipei City and Yilan on the north coast, and was the longest tunnel in 1924. Now, it is part of the beautiful north coast bikeway that combines its history and culture, and it was named a finalist in the Destination Award Category of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2015 by WTTC.

Xing Yuan Tea Farm, a family-owned tea farm that is now operated by the third generation who transformed their family farm business from conventional farming to organic agriculture, and now becomes agricultural recreation.

Jim & Dad’s Brewing Co., the first locally made brewery in Taiwan. This brewery was established by the young owner Jim and his father, who aim to provide the freshest beer directly from the brewery to the customers, and use the local grown ingredients to make beer. You can sit here and taste the real Taiwanese locally made beer with the greenery surrounded.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Entrance fees and activities as shown in the itinerary.
1 Night Accommodation with Breakfast
Personal expenses such as telephone bill, laundry, mini bar, pay TV and porterage.

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Old Caoling Tunnel Bike Tour

    2 stops
  • 1

    This morning, you will be heading to Old Caoling Tunnel for bike tour by train traveling through the Northeast Coastline mountains. After arriving at Fulong Train Station, you will rent a bike and start the Old Caoling Tunnel Bike Tour. Old Caoling Tunnel was a train tunnel completed in 1924, connecting New Taipei City and Yilan on the north coast, and was the longest tunnel by the time. Now, it is part of the beautiful north coast bikeway that combines its history and culture, and it was named a finalist in the Destination Award Category of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2015 by WTTC. While riding through the tunnel, you will hear a folk Taiwanese song called “Diu Diu Dong” (means “train cave” in Taiwanese). After coming out of the tunnel, you will be riding along the coastline and up close to the geology landforms and ocean view.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Activities: ● Visit Old Caoling Tunnel. ● Visit Lai-lai Geological Zone (guided tour about 30-40 minutes). ● Visit Sijiaoku Observatory. ● Visit Mao’ao Fishery Village. ● Have a Famous Fulong Boxed Lunch with Reusable Tableware. ● Whisper Headsets Provided.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Yilan Tea Farm & Brewing Tour

    2 stops
  • 3

    After breakfast at hotel, you will take train towards Loudong (Yilan County). This day, you will take the private vehicle touring around Yilan, starting with Xing Yuan Tea Farm, a family-owned tea farm that is now operated by the third generation who transformed their family farm business from conventional farming to organic agriculture, and now becomes agricultural recreation. Let’s follow the tea farm owner’s lead, and have a deeper understanding of Taiwanese local grown tea through your eyes and hands. Activities: ● Guided Tour to Visit Tea Farm and Experience Tea Leaves Plucking. ● Make Your Own Hand Roll Tea Leaves to Take Home. ● Tea Tasting.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    After lunch, you will be heading to Jim & Dad’s Brewing Co., the first locally made brewery in Taiwan. This brewery was established by the young owner Jim and his father, who aim to provide the freshest beer directly from the brewery to the customers, and use the local grown ingredients to make beer. You can sit here and taste the real Taiwanese locally made beer with the greenery surrounded. Activities: ● Guided tour to visit beer factory. ● Beer tasting. ● You will have one bottle of beer and one glass to take home. Wave goodbye with beautiful memories!

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Seasonal Limited Tour available from April to October.
Supplied by Golden Foundation Tours

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Overnight Tours
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Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Rail Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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