Discover Taiwan 5 Days 4 Nights from Saigon: Colorful Kaohsiung - Taichung - Taipei

Detailed itinerary

• DAY 01: HO CHI MINH CITY – TAIWAN (LUNCH, DINNER).

  Noon: Guests assemble at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, where the tour leader will assist with check-in procedures for flight VJ 890 departing for Taiwan at 14:40. While waiting, guests will enjoy a light snack at the airport.

  Afternoon: The flight lands at Kaohsiung Airport at 19:00. After completing immigration procedures, guests will be picked up by the vehicle and local tour guide and transferred to a restaurant to enjoy a dinner featuring Taiwanese specialties.

  Evening: After dinner, guests transfer to the hotel to check in and relax. However, don't miss the opportunity to explore the famous Liuhe Night Market! The entire market is filled with light from vibrant neon signs and countless stalls selling souvenirs, fashion items, and enticing street food. This is an ideal time for guests to stroll, shop, and enjoy late-night cuisine in Kaohsiung. Liuhe Night Market will bring you a vibrant, lively, and colorful experience.

  At the end of the tour, guests return to the hotel to rest, preparing for an exciting journey the next day in Taiwan.

• DAY 02: FO GUANG SHAN MONASTERY - TIANCHANG DIJIU BRIDGE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER).

  Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs to visit:

  • Pier-2 Art Center: A famous creative arts center in southern Taiwan, where you can explore experimental artworks and an artistic space.
  • Formosa Boulevard MRT Station (R10): Known as the most beautiful MRT station in Kaohsiung, it is also a unique architectural icon and central hub of the city.
  • Kaohsiung Music Center: A performance venue combined with stunning harbor and bay views, creating a new sightseeing and entertainment space.
  • Lotus Pond Complex: Visit Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and Spring and Autumn Pavilions – famous tourist attractions located right in the center of Kaohsiung city. Here, you can admire the poetic beauty of the lotus pond and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
  • Fo Guang Shan Monastery: One of the most famous Buddhist centers in Taiwan, where you will find tranquility and feel the ancient atmosphere in the peaceful environment of Kaohsiung.

  Noon: The group has lunch at a local restaurant and continues the sightseeing tour:

  • Taiwanese Tea Shop: Discover premium teas processed according to special recipes, a must-try specialty when visiting this region.
  • Tianchang Dijiu Bridge: A romantic suspension bridge connecting to Alishan, known as the Bridge of Love. Guests can participate in setting off traditional red firecrackers (at own expense) and take photos against 3D backdrops with rich European culture.

  Evening: The group enjoys dinner at a local restaurant and stays overnight at a hotel in Chiayi, ready for the next journey.

• DAY 03: SUN MOON LAKE CRUISE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER).

  Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs to visit Sun Moon Lake – one of the most beautiful and poetic destinations in Taiwan. Guests will experience a boat cruise on the lake, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and picturesque scenery of mountains and clear blue waters. Sun Moon Lake is a famous landmark attracting millions of visitors each year, where you can relax, immerse yourself in fresh nature, and feel the romantic beauty of heaven and earth.

  Next, the group will visit Wenwu Temple – a majestic architectural monument overlooking the lake. Wenwu Temple is not only a sacred place but also offers a sense of tranquility, surrounded by poetic natural beauty. It is one of the important monuments proving the peak of literature and classical architectural art in Taiwan.

  Noon: The group enjoys lunch at a local restaurant and rests. Afterwards, continue the journey to explore:

  • Lingzhi Mushroom Shop: A place showcasing and introducing Lingzhi mushrooms, a rare medicinal herb used for thousands of years in traditional medicine to boost health and aid healing. This is an opportunity for guests to learn about and purchase high-quality natural healthcare products.
  • Pineapple Cake Making Class: Guests will participate in the Virgo Pineapple Cake DIY program – a unique experience to handcraft famous Taiwanese specialty pineapple cakes. This is not only an opportunity to learn traditional baking techniques but also a chance to savor the delicious flavor of this famous treat.

  Evening: The group enjoys dinner at a local restaurant, then transfers to the hotel in Taipei to rest and prepare for the upcoming journeys.

• DAY 04: NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM - TAIPEI 101 TOWER (BREAKFAST, LUNCH).

  Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs to visit the National Palace Museum, one of the world's largest museums of Chinese culture, built with magnificent palace architecture. Although the group will only take photos outside, guests will still feel the grand beauty and historical value of this landmark.

  Noon: The group enjoys lunch at a local restaurant and rests. In the afternoon, the group continues visiting:

  • Pixiu Jewelry Shop: Pixiu is a feng shui mascot signifying the attraction of wealth and peace. Guests will have the opportunity to admire Pixiu products crafted from Huanglong jade, a gemstone absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, bringing positive energy and good luck.
  • Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: The group will visit the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, featuring a monument and surrounding lush green park. This location is also encompassed by famous landmarks such as Liberty Square, National Theater, and National Concert Hall, creating a historical space worth exploring.
  • Taipei 101 Tower: Continuing the journey, the group travels by MRT to Taipei 101 Tower – a prominent icon of Taipei. Featuring modern architecture and impressive height, this is a must-see destination when visiting Taiwan. Visitors are free to explore and take photos at the tower, or purchase tickets (at own expense) to go up to the observation deck for a panoramic view of the city from above.

  Evening: The group returns to the hotel near Taipei Night Market, making it convenient for guests to explore vibrant street food and lively Taiwanese culture before resting.

• DAY 05: SHIFEN OLD STREET (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, MEAL ON BOARD).

  Morning: After having breakfast at the hotel, the group departs for Shifen Old Street – located in Pingxi District, this ancient village is famous for its lanterns and rustic beauty. Cobblestone paths and small alleys here bear the mark of time, making visitors feel as if stepping back into the distant past. In particular, guests will have the opportunity to write their wishes on sky lanterns and release them into the blue sky, hoping their dreams come true – an unmissable experience in Taiwan.

  Noon: After lunch at a local restaurant, the group continues the journey of exploration:

  • Yehliu Geopark: Known as one of Taiwan's most unique natural wonders. Featuring strangely shaped rock formations that seem to belong to another world, this park has become a famous destination. Interesting names such as Fairy's Shoe, Mushroom Rock, Japanese Geisha, and Candle Rock are just a few examples of how human imagination has named these unique rock formations. Guests are free to explore and immerse themselves in the majestic space here.

  Afternoon: After the tour, the group transfers to the airport for check-in procedures for flight VJ 843 departing at 19:00, expected to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City at 21:25.

  Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the tour leader bids farewell and looks forward to seeing guests again on future journeys.

  Note: The itinerary may be flexibly adjusted depending on actual conditions, while still ensuring all sightseeing spots in the program are covered.