5-day Classic Taiwan Eastern Beauty Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Taipei to Hualien
3 stops
1
Qixingtan Beach
After meeting the group in Taipei, we’ll head down the magnificent east coast to Hualien county, where we’ll visit a beautiful pebble-strewn beach with famously clear blue waters.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Liyu Lake
Spend a lovely afternoon at Liyu Lake, the largest inland lake in Hualien. You can cycle or hike around the lake, fully enjoy the relaxing time here.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
After checking into the hotel, our friendly guide will take you to spend the evening eating and watching street performances at the Dongdamen night market. (at guest's expense)
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
From Hualien to Taitung
3 stops
4
We’ll stop to visit the Baxian, or “eight deities” caves, known both for their geological features and religious iconography.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Sanxiantai
Further down the coast, we’ll stop for a hike in Sanxiantai, whose long arched footbridge connects the rocky coast with a neighboring island. You will be enjoy the layback atmosphere at beach.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
In the afternoon we’ll visit the town of Dulan, known for its tribal artists, surfing scene and laid-back vibe before a quick stop at the sugar factory.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Taitung Exploration Day
1 stop
7
On day three we’ll visit a most unusual museum, one made not of brick and glass but of interconnected trees, part of a forest preserve maintained and protected by members of the local Bunun tribe. We’ll learn about the lives and cultures of SE Taiwan’s indigenous peoples, enjoy tribal cuisine, and even do a bit of tree climbing ourselves. Afterward, we’ll head back to Taitung city to chill out and explore.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Taitung to Hualien
1 stop
8
Having reached the southern extent of our tour, we'll begin the trek back north, traveling through the spectacular Rift Valley. With the coastal mountains to the east and the central mountains to the west, we'll pass through some of Taiwan's most gorgeous landscape. Activities for today include a bicycle ride through the rice paddies in Chishang, a visit to the Tropic of Cancer Marker, and fresh ice cream at the Guangfu Sugar Factory. We'll head back to Hualien to enjoy local snacks at the at Hualien Golden Triangle Shopping District before checking into our hotel.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Taroko Gorge to Taipei
1 stop
9
Taroko Gorge
On the last day of our Eastern Beauty Tour, we'll head to Taroko Gorge and spend some time exploring the place some call Taiwan's Grand Canyon. We'll drive along a picturesque road quite literally carved into the canyon walls, stopping for lunch with a marvelous view, visit a temple, shrine or waterfall, and even take a brief hike into the gorge itself. After gorging ourselves on scenery, we'll head back to the coast for the final leg of our Eastern Beauty Tour - a spectacular evening drive back up the eastern coast.
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• To be on the safe side, booking at least 10 days to departure is highly recommended.
• Exact pick-up time and tour guide’s contact number will be advised two days before tour departure.

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