Autumn Taiwan Tour 5 Days 4 Nights from Saigon: Kaohsiung - Taichung - Taipei
Highlights
Explore Taiwan on a 5-day 4-night tour, where you will enjoy the poetic and romantic scenery of Sun Moon Lake, release your dreams with lanterns at Shifen Old Street, admire the magnificent architecture of Fo Guang Shan Monastery, and discover the modernity at Taipei 101. Each passing day will bring you unique and impressive experiences.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Pier-2 Art Center: The art center of southern Taiwan, a place to view art exhibitions and relax.
- Formosa Boulevard Metro Station: The most beautiful metro station in Kaohsiung, famous for its unique dome.
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery: The Buddhist capital of Taiwan, featuring a 108m tall Buddha statue, sacred and mystical.
- Sun Moon Lake Cruise: Relax and admire the poetic scenery on Sun Moon Lake.
- Shifen Old Street: Release sky lanterns at the old village famous for lanterns and waterfalls.
- Yehliu Geopark: Home to strange rock formations, giving the feeling of being on another planet.
- Taipei 101 Tower: The symbol of Taipei, featuring modern architecture and a famous check-in spot.
TOUR QUOTATION:
(All-inclusive price applies to joined groups of 15 adult guests or more – VND/guest)
| DEPARTURE DATE | ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE (over 11 years old) | ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE (from 02 – 11 years old) | ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE (under 02 years old) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT |
12, 26/10 (07:30 - 19:00) | 12.990.000 | 11.690.000 | 4.545.000 | 3.500.000 |
17/11 (11:25 - 19:00) | 12.990.000 | 11.690.000 | 4.545.000 | 3.500.000 |
01/12 (11:25 - 19:00) | 12.990.000 | 11.690.000 | 4.545.000 | 3.500.000 |
This is a pure tourism tour; you are not allowed to leave the group throughout the program.
**In force majeure circumstances such as: terrorism, natural disasters... or due to incidents, schedule changes of public transportation such as: airplanes, trains... the Company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be responsible for compensating for any arising damages**
Detailed itinerary
Morning: The tour leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to check in for flight VJ886 at 07:30 or VJ890 at 11:25 to Taiwan. Upon arrival, guests enjoy lunch, after which the bus and tour guide will take guests to visit attractive destinations:
- Pier-2 Art Center: A center for artistic creation and development in southern Taiwan, located at Pier No. 2 in Kaohsiung. Pier-2 is not only a venue for art exhibitions but also a popular spot for locals to relax. Along the adjacent bicycle path are fun cartoon figure statues, from which you can view the 85 Sky Tower – a prominent symbol of Kaohsiung City.
- Formosa Boulevard MRT Station (R10): The most beautiful MRT station in Kaohsiung, famous for its dome depicting the history of human evolution. From here, visitors can transfer to Siziwan to explore the coastal area and take a ferry to Cijin Island.
- Kaohsiung Music Center: A venue combining music performances with stunning views of the port and bay, creating a highly attractive sightseeing spot.
- Liuhe Night Market: Explore the bustling atmosphere of Liuhe Night Market, where visitors will be delighted by the variety of local dishes and products. Enjoying a pleasant evening with friends and indulging in food at this night market is an unforgettable experience.
Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant and stays overnight in Kaohsiung.
Morning: The group enjoys breakfast at the hotel, then departs for sightseeing:
- Lotus Pond Complex - Dragon and Tiger Pagodas - Spring and Autumn Pavilions: Located in the heart of the city, this area is Kaohsiung's second most popular attraction after Fo Guang Shan. In autumn, the lotus pond blooms, creating a dreamy and sparkling scene.
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery: The Buddhist capital of Taiwan boasting majestic architecture. Guests can admire the 108m-tall bronze "Fo Guang Big Buddha", currently the tallest standing bronze Buddha statue in the world.
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: The group continues sightseeing:
- Tea Shop: Discover the teas considered Taiwan's "national tea", combined with unique processing recipes to create famous regional specialties.
- Eternity Suspension Bridges: The romantic love bridges connected to Alishan. Here, guests can participate in traditional red firecracker lighting (at own expense) and experience 3D European ethnic culture photo opportunities.
Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at a hotel in Chiayi.
Morning: The group enjoys breakfast at the hotel, then departs for sightseeing:
- Sun Moon Lake Cruise: Experience a cruise on Sun Moon Lake, offering a romantic and poetic Taiwanese scenery, especially in autumn when maple trees turn bright red along the lake shore. The lake surface covered with a dreamy mist enhances its magical feel. Visitors can also enjoy a mini tour on the lake, admiring the surrounding landscape from a unique perspective in the fresh air.
- Wenwu Temple: Majestically overlooking the poetic Sun Moon Lake, Wenwu Temple impresses with its solemn architecture interwoven with the golden scenery of autumn. This is also a testament to the pinnacle of literature at that time, featuring unique architecture that leaves visitors with memorable moments.
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, the group continues afternoon sightseeing:
- Lingzhi Mushroom Shop: Learn about Lingzhi mushrooms – a precious herb used for thousands of years to supplement health and support disease treatment. Today, Lingzhi mushrooms are increasingly popular and widely researched in medicine and beauty technology.
- Baking class at Virgo Pineapple Cake DIY: Experience making unique and delicious cakes with your own hands at Virgo Pineapple Cake DIY. Not only enjoying the hands-on baking, but it also brings visitors fun and memorable moments.
Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at a hotel in Taipei.
Morning: The group enjoys breakfast at the hotel, then departs for sightseeing:
- Yangmingshan National Park: One of the eight major national parks in Taiwan, featuring romantic scenery, especially in autumn when foliage changes color. Visitors can cycle or stroll under rows of trees and flower gardens, immersing themselves in the magnificent scenery.
- National Palace Museum: Built in 1965 with unique Chinese palace architecture. Floors 1 to 3 are used for exhibitions, while the 4th floor is "San Xi Tang", a tea tasting lounge. The museum houses "Chinese cultural treasure troves" with over 650,000 artifacts from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, reflecting 5,000 years of Chinese history.
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant, rests, and continues sightseeing:
- Pixiu Lucky Statue Shop: A symbol attracting wealth, warding off evil spirits, and bringing peace to the household. The Pixiu is made from natural Huanglong jade, absorbing cosmic energy and bringing auspiciousness, prosperity, and good health.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: The monument is surrounded by a park, along with landmarks such as Liberty Square, the National Theater, and the National Concert Hall. Every detail here carries a story for visitors to discover.
- Taipei 101 Tower: Located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taipei 101 Tower is famous not only for its height but also for its unique, modern architecture. This is an ideal destination for visitors to check in and capture beautiful memories (observatory ticket at own expense).
Evening: The group rests at a hotel near Taipei Night Market, convenient for guests to freely explore Taiwan's vibrant culinary scene and unique culture.
Morning: The group enjoys breakfast at the hotel, then departs for sightseeing:
- Shifen Old Street: Located in Pingxi District, Taipei, Shifen Old Street is famous for its flying sky lanterns and charming waterfall. The atmosphere here is steeped in antiquity, from narrow alleys to old houses, making visitors feel as if transported back in time. In particular, guests can write their wishes on sky lanterns and release them with hopes of dreams coming true.
Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant, rests, and continues sightseeing:
- Yehliu Geopark: One of Taiwan's most unique destinations, Yehliu Geopark stands out with uniquely shaped rock formations such as Fairy's Shoe, Mushroom Rock, Japanese Geisha, Candle Rock... These shapes stimulate visitors' vivid imaginations, offering a distinctive experience like stepping onto an alien planet.
The tour leader transfers guests to the airport to check in for flight VJ843 at 19:00 back to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, ending the trip, the tour leader bids farewell and hopes to see guests again.
(Note: The order of sightseeing may change depending on actual conditions, but all attractions in the program are guaranteed.)
Included
- Central 3-4* hotels: 2 guests/room (in case of single travelers, a triple room will be arranged).
- Meals as per the itinerary.
- Transportation: Modern air-conditioned bus.
- Round-trip flight tickets via Vietjet Air for the route SGN – KHH - TPE – SGN.
- Airport taxes of both countries + fuel surcharges.
- Enthusiastic and experienced tour guide throughout the itinerary.
- TRAVEL ACCIDENT Insurance - Maximum compensation value of 30,000 USD. (Excludes insurance for cases where customers have pre-existing medical conditions... Please contact us for detailed insurance terms.).
- Sightseeing tickets (1-time entry) at tourist attractions in the itinerary.
- Includes sky lanterns: 1 lantern for every 4 passengers.
- Includes Sun Moon Lake boat ticket.
- Complimentary 01 cup of Taiwanese milk tea + 01 serving of pastry.
- Professional Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
- Modern bus transportation system.
- Metro tickets.
- Travel insurance.
Not included
- Tour guide and driver tipping: 5 USD/day.
- Passport fees, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, taxes.
- Drinks, telephone costs, laundry service at hotels.
- Single room supplement.
- Visa at the destination for foreign tourists traveling from Vietnam.
- Re-entry visa to Vietnam for Overseas Vietnamese and Foreigners.
- VAT invoice in case requested by the customer.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- After confirming the tour registration, you must deposit 50% of the tour price per person; cancellation is not allowed.
- Before 30 days prior to departure, name changes are free of charge. If the tour is canceled, the penalty = 50% of the total program tour price (including flight tickets).
- From 15 to 29 days before departure, cancellation is not allowed; if canceled, the penalty = 75% of the total program tour price (including flight tickets).
- Within 15 days prior to departure, cancellation penalty is 100% (including flight tickets).