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Casual visitors to Taiwan tend to stick close to the capital, but the southern half is where the real treasure trove of culture and history reside. It’s also where you find the best beaches, and (apologies to our northern brethren) best examples of authentically Taiwanese cuisine. Our Southern Fun Tour aims to bring you all the sun, fun & culture of our island’s lower half, including the old capital of Tainan, the laid-back modern metropolis Kaohsiung, the art-filled city of Taichung, and of course, the beach town of Kenting. Along the way you’ll visit ancient temples, swim on Taiwan’s finest beaches, soak in natural hot springs, dine on amazing delicacies, visit the scenic countryside and even walk inside a dragon’s mouth. We promise five unforgettable days of fun in places you may not have heard of before, but to which you’ll want to return.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
*Exact pick-up time and tour guide’s contact number will be advised two days before tour departure *Pick-up and drop-off from and to your accommodation in Taipei.
Itinerary
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Day one begins with a high-speed train ride down the west coast on Taiwan’s efficient high-speed rail. With a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour, you’ll reach the southernmost city, Kaohsiung, in less than two hours. We’ll save cultural exploration for tomorrow; today, we’re hitting the beach in Kenting, a picturesque beach town located at the island’s southern tip. After checking into a beachfront resort, we’ll have the rest of the day to swim, hike, or just soak up the rays. When the sun goes down, you will be able to experience the beach town's night markets, drinks and massages.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After experiencing the passionate fascination of the southern island, we'll head to the sparsely populated part, where you should not only expect beach-oriented activities. Digging into much more local insight from grassland, seashore flat view, and sandy landscape to the hidden aboriginal village culture is beyond your imagination.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Leaving the beach is hard. We'll leave some spare time to get in a morning swim before checking out. Then on the way back north, we'll stop in the old town of Hengchun to visit one of the last remaining Qing-era city walls left in Taiwan. After lunch, we'll head back to Kaohsiung City. Visit the walled town of Hengchun and explore the Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts. End the day with fun by making Taiwan's traditional cookies by yourself.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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After breakfast at our hotel, the spiritual portion of our journey begins. We'll head first to the stunning Fo Guang Shan Monastery, a vast religious complex containing eight pagodas (each dedicated to a specific virtue) and grand meditation halls, all overlooked with loving grace by a 108-meter-high statue of the Buddha. Then head to the ancient capital of Tainan, where will explore the spectacular historic sites and alleyways, including the island's oldest Confucian temple. Also, food will be an essential part particularly when you are in the well-known city of gastronomy in Taiwan.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The tour continues with an exploration of Tainan's most historic Anping district. We'll visit a castle and fortress dating back to Dutch colonial days and go inside (yes, inside) an ancient Banyan tree. Afterward, head to the hot-spring (and mud-spring) resort of Guanziling for relaxation, rejuvenation and exfoliation before returning to Taipei.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Departs Taipei to Kenting
Departs Kenting to Kaohsiung
Depart Kenting to Kaohsiung
Depart Kaohsiung to Tainan
Departs Tainan and back to Taipei
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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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.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirement at the time of booking.
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary with a paying adult.(no need for extra bed)
- There will be a 100% charge for no-shows that is defined as arriving 1 hour late for private multi-day tours.
- In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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