Taipei

Learn more of the history of Taiwan first hand and visit this lovely island just 100 miles off the east coast of China. Over the next few months it is expected that more direct flights will be permitted by the authorities and once this occurs there will be heavy demand for this extension. Situated straddling the Topic of Cancer this tropical island hold many surprises; here are some of the highlights.

TAIPEI - CAPITAL

This lively city has all that you would expect of a Capital City including some great hotels and lively night markets. Learn of the turbulent history of the mid 20th Century by visiting Chiang Kai –Shek Memorial Hall. A must see is the National Palace Museum with many artefacts that were removed from the Forbidden Palace in Beijing when Chiang Kai - Shek fled from Beijing on the formation of the Peoples Republic of China and the formation of the contentious ‘state’ of Taiwan. Visit Tower 101, currently the tallest building in the world and its modern shopping plaza.

Sun Moon Lake – National Scenic Area

This magnificent area is situated in the middle of the island with an abundance of tropical forests. Many interesting walks can be taken in this area or cruise the peaceful Lake.
Visit Chung-Tai Monastery a monument to the financial power of the Buddhist supporters’ world wide who contributed to the building of this 150 metre high monastery that was opened in 2001.

Northern coast

Close to Taipei, a day trip takes you to the Tiaoshih coast with some spectacular coastal scenery particularly the Yeliou coastal area. Visit Jinguashih an old mining town with much of its old ways preserved and also the quaint streets of neighbouring Jioufen.

Taroko National Park Gorges

You could spend a week walking around the magnificent marble gorges or simply drive through the roads that were cut through the centre of Taiwan to allow traffic to pass from the eastern side of the island to the western side. Swallow Grottos and the Tunnel of Nine Turns are the main features of this area.

Hehuan Mountain (weather permitting)

This can be a difficult journey and one that should only be planned in the summer months March – October. Chingjing Farm is a large sheep farm situated in the most stunning of scenery.

Although the island has many tourists, mostly from Japan, USA and China it has not been discovered by many Europeans so we recommend a fully escorted tour for the majority of your visit to Taiwan. Our partner company in Taiwan has an excellent reputation within the region and we are sure you will not be disappointed by this extension tour.

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