8D7N TAIWAN TRAVELOGUE

• Assemble at Changi International Airport to check in for your flight to Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city. Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to check in to your accommodation.

• Visit Jiufen Old Street, a narrow alleyway lined up with small food stalls, tea houses, souvenir shops, and pottery stores nestled in a quaint mountain town. Journey to Yilan and visit Nantien Temple, a famous temple dedicated to the goddess Mazu. Continue to Chishingtan Scenic Area, a tranquil seafront destination with a gravel shore, offering azure waters, pavilions and bike trails. End the day at Dongdamen Night Market, the largest night market in Hualien to gain a delicious insight into Taiwan’s local street food.

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• Proceed to Taitung and visit Taiwan’s first and only aboriginal-themed Bunun Tribe Leisure Farm. Enjoy the eight-part chorus performance called "pasibutbut" in Bunun language, a ceremonial performance to pray for a good harvest of millet. Take part in fun-packed activities like archery and learn the sophisticated shooting skills that make them successful in hunting. Experience the unique culture of Bunun leather carving and weaving DIY to craft your own unique Bunun-style souvenir and savour a special flavour set lunch before we proceed to check in to a Hot Springs Resort to soak away fatigue.

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• Depart to visit Buddha Museum, a museum for everyone equipped with facilities to assist in spiritual cultivation and the attainment of wisdom, as well as serving as a site for culture and education. (Note: Buddha Museum is closed on Tuesday, replace with Fo Guang Shan.) Thereafter, stop by a local aboriginal product store for some local delights before we proceed to enjoy some shopping therapy at the mega E-Da Outlet Mall which spans over 4 storeys and houses over 700 local and international brands.

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• Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the beautiful Sun Moon Lake, a beautiful alpine lake located in the middle of Taiwan. Stop by a local aboriginal product store for some local delights before we proceed to Puli Brewery Factory, known for producing excellent quality Shaoxing Wine. Thereafter, stop by a local tea shop for some local brewed tea before we check in at Tai Yi Ecological Leisure Farm. The variety of flowers and plants at the farm are a feast for the eyes and the floral cuisine using fresh ingredients directly from the farm are a key highlight.

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• Often described as the Swiss Alps or Switzerland of Taiwan, Cingjing Farm is a beautiful mountainous scenic area in central Taiwan. Visit Green Green Grasslands and you’ll get to interact with some of the most adorable farm animals. Depart to Taiwan’s second largest city, Taichung, and visit Rainbow Village, a tiny settlement in Taichung which is famous for its vibrantly painted houses and streets. The quirky village is one of the most colourful spots in Taiwan and a really fun place to visit! (Note: Rainbow Village closes on Monday, will replace with visit to Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park.) Thereafter, shop and eat to your heart’s content at Fengjia Night Market, one of the most famous and bustling night markets in Taichung.

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• Return to Taipei and en route, stop by a local feng shui products store and a local delights store for some local souvenirs before we proceed to view Taipei 101, the tallest and the most iconic buildings in Taiwan! (Note: Ticket to Observation Deck at own expense.) Procced to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Place. Located in the iconic commercial district of Taipei with over 2,000 well-known local and international brands, this place is one of the must-visit attractions for tourists visiting Taiwan. End the day with visit to Ximending, the mecca for youth culture and a famous shopping district in Taipei with amazing street art, quirky restaurants and cafes.

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• Bid farewell to Taiwan with a transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have had an enjoyable time with SA Tours!
  

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