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5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung

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Visit the numerous temples, shrines, hot springs and national parks of Taiwan on this 5-day tour around the entire island. Leave bustling Taipei behind for the remote beaches and rocky coastal scenery of Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge, Kenting National Park, and the East Coast National Scenic Area. Your guide provides insightful commentary on sites such as Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Wenwu Temple, Holy Monk Shrine, and Tse-En Pagoda.
  • 5-day Taiwan island tour to Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge and more
  • Experience the whole island of Taiwan aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach
  • Admire the remote beaches and rocky coastal areas of Kenting National Park and East Coast National Scenic Area
  • Accommodation in 5-star hotels, daily breakfasts, entrance fees, and transportation included
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7:30 AM
Pick-up is available at hotels or metro stations in downtown Taipei City. If the hotel lobby is located on an upper level, please meet the tour guide on the ground level of the hotel building. Exact pick-up time will be provided by local operator upon confirmation. Please note the pick-up service cannot accommodate hotels in Neihu, Nangang, Shilin, Beitou, Wenshan District, and New Taipei City area.
Start your 5-day round-island tour of Taiwan with the coach drive from Taipei to the temples of Sun Moon Lake, including Wenwu Temple, Holy Monk Shrine, and Tse-En Pagoda. Day 2 takes you to Fo Guang Shan Monastery and the night market of Kaohsiung. Explore Kenting National Park on Day 3, continue your journey through the unspoiled coastline of Taitung’s East Coast National Scenic Area, then finish on the fourth day at Hualien and nearby Taroko Gorge, whose towering marble cliffs dominate Taroko National Park.

Enjoy four nights’ accommodation in 5-star hotels with daily breakfasts included; your guide can make recommendations of authentic Taiwanese cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Itinerary
Sun Moon Lake
On the first morning of your Taiwan-round island tour you will depart from central Taipei and head for the heart of the island, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area. Sun Moon Lake is the biggest freshwater lake in the island. The lake is divided by Lalu Island; the east side of the lake resembles the sun while the west side resembles the crescent moon, hence the name. The area around the lake is also the home to the Thao people, a group of Taiwan indigenous peoples. With a rich indigenous culture and abundant natural beauty, Sun Moon Lake has become one of the top-ranked destinations in Taiwan. After lunch, you will tour around the lake by bus and visit the most well-known attractions in this area.
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Duration: 1 hour 
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Yidashao Pier
Yidashao(Ita Thao), an indigenous village where you can get glimpses of Thao people’s culture and lifestyle. There are stores, restaurants, and hotels in the village. The Thao people also established the "Thao Cultural Village" for tourists to experience their traditional culture, music, and dance.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Xuanzhuang Temple
A Buddhist temple devoted to the prominent monk Xuanzang. In 1965, the Monk Xuanzang's remains were moved to the Xuanzang Temple after the temple was rebuilt. There is a bell in front of the main gate,called "wake up bell."
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Ci'en Pagoda
A majestic pagoda also a famous landmark in Sun Moon Lake, built by the late president Chiang Kai-shek in memory of his mother. From the top of the pagoda, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake and the stunning landscapes surrounding it.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Wenwu Temple
An imposing Taoist temple, initially a dual temple (Longfeng Temple and Ihuatang) and rebuilt in 1969 with 3 halls dedicated to the Martial God and the God of Literature.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
 Hotel Fleur de Chine – Mountain View Room(5-star), Sun Moon Lake or equivalent
Meals:
  Not Included
Xiangshan Visitor Center
After breakfast, your 5 days in Taiwan can resume by enjoying a pleasant walk around the Xiangshan Visitor Center, a unique building designed for tourism and administration use. The massive canopy structure allows people to enjoy the stunning views of Sun Moon Lake from the top.
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Duration: 20 minutes
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Fo Guang Shan
After that, you will depart for Kaohsiung, the most populated city in South Taiwan, also a romantic harbor city. The first stop upon your arrival is Fo Guang Shan, a big Buddhist monastery founded by Master Hsing Yun in 1967. The signature of the monastery is the enormous statue of Buddha Amitabha in gold color that can be seen from miles away, also the tallest bronze sitting Buddha statue in the world. Here you will have a good understanding about the doctrines and development of Buddhism, the most widely practiced religion in Taiwan. Additionally, the restaurants in the monastery provide tasty and hearty vegetarian meals that you have a try at your own expense.
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Duration: 2 hours 
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Liuhe Tourist Night Market
After the monastery, you will move down the hill to the center of Kaohsiung City. It’s time to fulfill your appetite with some local delicacies at Liuhe Tourist Night Market, the oldest and most typical night market in Kaohsiung. Here you have a chance to taste the city’s signature street food, such as seafood congee, steamed salted shrimps, papaya milk drink, rice cake, stinky tofu and many more.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
 Grand Hi Lai Hotel(5-star), Kaohsiung or equivalent
Meals:
 Breakfast  
Kenting National Park
After breakfast, you will head for the south of the border, also where Taiwan’s first national park is located. Kenting National Park is known for its coastal geologic features and landscapes, and the marine biodiversity due to crustal deformation and tropical climate. Besides, Kenting is also a paradise for surfers and divers. Today you will stop at Maopitou, Chuanfan Rock, Eluanpi Park & light house and Longpan Park.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Maobitou Park
Maopitou (literally cat’s nose), a unique natural rock formation that looks just like a giant crouching cat from a distance.
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Duration: 15 minutes
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Eluanbi
Eluanpi Lighthouse was built during the Qing Dynasty. It was listed as one of the Eight Views of Taiwan Japanese colonization.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Longpan Park
Longpan Park is a coral limestone tableland eroded by rainwater. It keeps the original features of the landscape with wide grassland and faces the Pacific Ocean. After that, head for Taitung via South-Link Highway, and enjoy the scenery along the way. Tonight you will stay in a 5-star hot spring resort in Chihpen, Taitung. Chihpen is a hot spring spot that is famous for carbonate hot springs therapy. The hot spring water is effective for improving blood circulation and fatigue relief.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
 Hotel Royal Chihpen, Taitung (5-star) or equivalent
Meals:
 Breakfast  
East Coast National Scenic Area
After a good night’s sleep and a substantial breakfast, your 5-day tour in Taiwan resumes by traveling along the east coast, the last unspoiled place of the island. Wherever you go, it never ceases to amaze you with its enchanting natural scenery. You will stop at the most famous scenic spots: Xiaoyeliu, Sanxientai, Shitiping and Fanshuliao; each of them features unique geologic characteristics.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Xiaoyeliu
The first stop is Xiaoyehliu (literally little Yehliu). The natural rock formations in this area resemble to those found in Yehliu Geopark in the northern coast of Taiwan, hence the name. Here you can have a close-up look at those unique landforms created by weathering and sea erosion.
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Duration: 45 minutes
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Sanxiantai
Then you will visit Sanxientai (literally the terrace of the three immortals), which is composed of an offshore island and coral reefs. The cross-sea bridge that connects the mainland and the island is an iconic landmark of the East Coast National Scenic Area.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Shitiping
Your next stop is Shitiping (literally stone steps), a well-developed sea erosion terrace. The promontories along the coastline eroded by sea water over millions of years, resulted in the abrasion platform, the sea grooves, the sea cliffs, and the potholes that we see today. Therefore, Shitiping is also considered a world-class outdoor geology classroom.
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Duration: 20 minutes
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Fanshuliao
Before you visit the marble factory in Hualien, you will stop by Fanshuliao, a unique canyon that is regarded as a small version of Taroko Gorge.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
 Silks Place Taroko - Garden View Room(5-star), Hualien or equivalent
Meals:
 Breakfast  
Taroko National Park
On the last day of your 5 days in Taiwan, you will visit the most spectacular place in Taiwan, also the biggest marble canyon in the world—Taroko National Park. Pull out your camera or phone, and be ready for a mind-blowing adventure! Situated in the eastern part of Taiwan, Taroko National Park was established in the year of 1986. This park features high mountains and sheer gorges with a diverse range of wildlife and geologic characteristics. The most well-known parts of this park are the marble cliffs, which can soar up to 1,100 meters high. Today you will stop at the most popular attractions: Shakadang Trail/ Lushui Trail, Eternal Spring Shrine (Changchun Temple), Swallow Grotto and Cimu Bridge.
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Shakadang Trail
First, take a walk along Shakadang Trail or Lushui Trail, where the river gently flowing through the marble boulders as you meander along the trail in parallel. The turquoise blue water of the river is crystal clear that you can see the riverbed from above.
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Duration: 40 minutes
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Yanzihkou Trail (Swallow Grotto)
The next stop is Swallow Grotto. The potholes on the cliff surface were created by the ground water and the rapid stream of the river. In the past, they were the natural nesting location of swallows, hence the name. Walking through the tunnels, you will be amazed by the stunning views of the marble cliffs reaching up to the sky.
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Duration: 40 minutes
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Cihmu Bridge
Before lunch, you will stop by Cimu Bridge (literally motherly devotion bridge), an H-shape hanging bridge built of marble and named by the late president Chiang Jing-guo, for a heart-touching story about a loving mother.
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Duration: 15 minutes
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Eternal Spring Shrine
After lunch, you will stop by Eternal Spring Shrine, a memorial shrine established in 1958, to commemorate the 225 personnel (military veterans) who died during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway. From afar, you can see the waterfall cascading over the sheer cliff below the shrine, creating a picturesque view.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Qingshui Cliff
Before ending your Taiwan-round island tour and returning to Taipei, you will stop for a visit at one of the “Eight Wonders” in Taiwan, Qingshui Cliff, for another visual feast. The soaring cliff is more than 1000 meters high, stretches for 21 kilometers and nearly vertically drops into the sea, that you can enjoy a sweeping view from the viewing platform.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:
  Not Included
Meals:
 Breakfast  
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Standard hotel rooms in Taiwan contain either two single/twin beds or a double bed fit for two people. Twin-Share Accommodation is for two people per standard room (traveling parties are booked in the same room); Private Accommodation is for one person in a standard room.
  • For traveling parties with an odd number of individuals, either three people will be placed in a triple (three twin/single beds) or one person will be placed in a twin-share with another traveler or in private single room (at an additional cost), depending on availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Times and sequences are subject to change according to the weather and traffic condition.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Edison Travel Service
You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 3–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung.
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What is the policy on sanitization during 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung.
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What is the social distancing policy during 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during 5-Day Best of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Tarako Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taitung?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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Awesome Experience in Taiwan
Mark_A
, Mar 2020
Just finished our 5 day tour of Taiwan. Loved the scenery, especially at Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge, fabulous hotels too. The icing on the cake was our guide, Alan Chou, with his deep knowledge and love of Taiwan, his use of technology to help impart information and his friendly manner, helping to make all in our small group have a truly memorable experience.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2020
Thank you for sharing a review about this tour. We are happy to learn that you were satisfied with our tour guide's service and also fully enjoyed this tour. If you have an opportunity to make another trip to Taiwan, there are lots more to explore all year round. We look forward to see you again. :)
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Great itinerary, great guide, great price.....
JEFFREYR_B
, Mar 2020
Great tour in everyway. Alan Chou our tour guide was fantastic....informative and took care of all our questions and concerns. Hotel where all 5 star and a couple had hot springs in our room. You get to see beautiful coastlines, mountains and Taroko Gorge. Don't hesitate to take tour as it is a great way to see the best of the island for a great price. Our driver, Eason was experience and smooth, making you feel safe on the twisty roads.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2020
Thank you for sharing a review about this tour. We are happy to learn that you were satisfied with our tour guide's service and also fully enjoyed this tour. If you have an opportunity to make another trip to Taiwan, there are lots more to explore all year round. We look forward to see you again. :)
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Wonderful tour
Michele_W
, Mar 2020
This tour is a great choice for anyone who wants to visit Taiwan highlights outside of Taipai city that would be challenging to get to on your own. The hotels were all 5 stars, two included hot spring pools on site. The breakfast buffets included in the tour at the hotels all had a great selection of Taiwanese and Western food. The tour bus was older, but adequate. Our guide Eric showed us educational videos which were helpful for me to better appreciate the history of the sites we visited. I would definitely recommend this tour for a good overview of the country at a reasonable price.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2020
Thank you for sharing a review about this tour. We are happy to learn that you were satisfied with our tour guide's service and also fully enjoyed this tour. If you have an opportunity to make another trip to Taiwan, there are lots more to explore all year round. We look forward to see you again. :)
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Fantastic 5-Day Tour Across Taiwan! Alan Chou is a Master!
Brett_L
, Jan 2020
Incredible! At first, I was a little hesitant to book this tour, however upon reading the reviews I became curious. Everything about this 5-Day Tour across Taiwan is world-class. The itinerary is very well organized, with a great variety of interesting stops along the way. All the hotels are five star and very nice. However, the tour guide, Alan Chou, really makes the tour special! He is engaging, funny, and extremely knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that is seeking an exciting adventure throughout Taiwan. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2020
Thank you for sharing a review about this tour. We are happy to learn that you were satisfied with our tour guide's service and also fully enjoyed this tour. There are a lot more to see and to experience all year round in Taiwan: nature scenery, historic relics, gourmet foods, culture activities. We look forward to see you again in the near future. :)
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Even better 2nd time around
Edmund_R
, Dec 2019
We did the same tour almost five years ago, Allan Chou the best tour guide ever! Went over and above as a guide and ran everything seemlesly and like clock work this is not a follow the guide tour. You get loads of info and then good amount of time to explore. Even organised a left item to be forwarded ahead to Taipei hotel before we got back from the trip. One word! Awesome...
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star-5
Great tour of Taiwan
phyllis_C
, Nov 2019
We have visited many beautiful scenic areas, a famous monastery, few temples, night markets and National Parks in Taiwan. All hotels we stayed in were excellence. In addition, we were lucky to have a humorous, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide Alan Chou. That made our trip extra wonderful.
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Truly The Best Of Taiwan
Adventure65660189531
, Nov 2019
This tour is truly hassle-free - booking this takes your mind and stress off of making decisions like where to go, eat & stay. Almost every detail is planned - just sit back and enjoy the trip. The 5-star hotels with breakfasts were excellent. We also had a fantastic guide - Alan Chou. He is informative, funny and easy on the eyes. (Do not leave him behind!)
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star-5
Excellent and enjoyable tour
kevjanle
, Oct 2019
This was a very enjoyable tour with nice hotels and an excellent tour guide (Alan). It provided full coverage of Taiwan (except Taipei). It would have been nicer to extend the stay in the hot springs hotels longer (2 nights vs. 1 night). We had a great group with a great guide!
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WOW - EXCELLENT TOUR
Robert_E
, Oct 2019
Booked without knowing too much about Taiwan so wanted to get the best of our days there. We liked the look of the tour and boy we got much more than we hoped for or expected. The tour was so well organised from start to finish - not only the places where we visited (many of which I am sure you would miss if doing independently) but also organisation like getting our hotel rooms etc., which was painless and quick - unlike some tours where you wait in line at the reception individually. We were a bit worried when we saw there were 36 on our tour but in fairness it did not make any difference as you were not led around in a group but just pointed in the right direction and the tour guide on hand all the time for questions etc. The hotels were amazing, especially the first and last ones - we did know they were meant to be 5* but did not think they really would be, they put European 5* in the shadows! I have to make a special mention to both our driver (Crocodile?) who drive safely and purposefully and also a huge thanks to Alan our Tour Guide who was upbeat throughout the whole trip, kept us well informed on the sites, where we were going, toilet stops, details about hotels and restaurants so we knew what to do etc., His English was perfect, I have a hearing problem, but he was so clear and precise it was an absolute pleasure - a good guy, keep hold of him! Thank you Viator and Edison Tours, really appreciated such a great tour.
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star-5
Fantastic tour with Alan Chou
Karthi_S
, Sep 2019
We’re a family of four from Australia including 2 kids and this was our first organised tour as a family. Whilst we were initially a bit concerned, it ended up being an amazing and enjoyable experience for us. The trip was very well planned and included many natural and culturally significant sites in Taiwan. Our tour guide, Alan Chou, was very informative, considerate and highly entertaining which made the tour what it was! Before every stop, Alan not only told told us useful historical information of the location, but also detailed the food and amenity options. The hotels we stayed at were all 5 star with the usual expected facilities like restaurants, pool, fitness centre, free wi-fi etc. As well as this, two of the hotels even had certified hot springs. Overall, we would highly recommend this tour.
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star-4
Enjoyable 5 days tour of Taiwan
SUSANA_H
, Aug 2019
Great tour, best hotel, but isolated . Tour give U knowledge of the area. Taroko Gorge was the highlight .
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Great trip around Taiwan.
Kevin_K
, Jul 2019
As it was our first visit to Taiwan, we spend first 5 days in Taipei, and then took the 5-day best of Taiwan tour. It was a great as we got to see a lot of popular tourist spots in one go without any stress as everything was well taken care of. On top of that, we got a really good guide, Alan Chou who was really on top of things and was funny as the same time. The hotels were all 5-star and we especially enjoyed the one at Sun Moon lake and Taroko gorge. The other 2 were a bit run down.
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star-5
Amazing!
Katharine_B
, Jul 2019
A thoroughly enjoyable 5 days. Alan (Chou) was an extremely knowledgeable guide giving background and a lot more than the basics - with a great sense of humor. The tour showcased Taiwan's many beautiful features and history that one doesn't realize exists, accommodation in lovely 5 star hotels with buffets showcasing local foods. There were eating options to suit all. Absolutely a highlight of my 10 day stay. Just excellent - would do it all again tomorrow!
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T Lee
Tingchung_L
, Jul 2019
My wife and I had a great time in this your, the hotels, the schedules and tour guide all were great. This was a very pleasant vacation time for us.
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star-5
Great scenery
O1005JLgarym
, Jul 2019
The tour goes completely around the island of Taiwan and provides some outstanding scenery. Many of the places visited lack good public transportation so the tour makes getting there much easier. Our guide was knowledgeable and took us to see several things that a solo traveler would miss. The hotels were very nice and the food was excellent. We had to buy lunch and dinner but our guide had good recommendations for where to eat.
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star-5
Awesome trip for the beautiful island!
Amy C
, Jun 2019
My family and I joined the 5-day Taiwan Tour booked through the Viator/ TripAdvisor website. I was persuaded by the excellent reviews and felt that I had to give it a try. Pre-trip communication was clear and concise. Pick up was prompt and courteous. Accommodations were 5 stars. We fully enjoyed the in-room hot springs on nights when they were available. Driver Mr. Lai made us feel completely at ease navigating the narrow passes of the Takoro Gorge. Our well-spoken English guide Eric executed a busy itinerary with perfect finesse and professionalism. He went out of his way to show us the best viewing angles and stops. His slide show of island culture/ food/ history was informative and helpful. His passion and enthusiasm for the island was heart felt. Overall the tour was an unbelievable value. We could not have asked for more. Kudos to Edison Travel. :) Well done!
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star-5
Well organised and comprehensive
Brian_W
, Jun 2019
Daniel was an excellent tour director. He handled everything competently and enthusiastically even on the days we had heavy rain. Well done Daniel. Perhaps Edison Travel could have provided a bit more information to us beforehand.
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star-5
Quite informative and Friendly
Tammy_L
, Jun 2019
I booked this tour mostly for my husband as it is his first time in Taiwan and he doesn't speak/read Mandarin. I've personally went to most of the stops before, so I did not expect much from my end. However, Alan (our tour guide) gave information about the history of each location, the meaning of the name of each location, and the current state of each. It was much more informative than what I expected. This tour is fit for those who want to roughly see the ends of Taiwan. It is a very short trip, but if you have a short timeline, this tour would fit really well. One thing that I would fix in this tour is a bit more strictness for people who are late to return from certain locations. There are reminders on what time to meet at the bus and there were a few that were late quite often. It wouldn't be fair for those who were on time and waiting for those who are late. Other than that, the tour is well-paced, with 5 star hotels including breakfast buffets, and scenic views of Taiwan. I would totally recommend this tour to friends who have a short timeline.
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star-4
Overall very good but...
Kay_Y
, Apr 2019
This was a very good tour, with excellent hotels. If I could of fine tuned it, I would have skipped the visit to the Fo Guang Shan Monastery (too inauthentic) and used more time at Taroko National Park.
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star-5
COMPREHENSIVE TOUR OF TAIWAN
Stephen H
, Mar 2019
This tour is very well organised, and covers the whole island. Fair bit of travelling, but regular stops and interesting and informative sessions on TV screens in the bus. Very good hotels. Guide was pleasant and helpful and spoke very good English. A great experience!
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