7 Day Taiwan Tour Packages

Taiwan itineraries for 7 days

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• 7 Days in Taiwan, incl. Taipei and Sun Moon Lake

  Comprehensive 7-day Taiwan tour covering 6 major cities: Taipei, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Lukang. Visit 15+ landmarks including Taipei 101, Taroko's marble gorge, and Tainan's Chikan Tower, with 6 nights at premium hotels.

  

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  • Day 1

    Taipei Arrival

    Get to central Taipei from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) via a 50-minute MRT ride. Pick up a One-Day Taipei Metro Pass right away if you land early. Book your accommodation near Ximen or Taipei Main Station for easy access to night markets and transportation.

    
  • Day 2

    Taipei City Exploration

    Visit the National Palace Museum at 8:30 AM opening to beat the crowds. Focus on the jade collection and the famous Jadeite Cabbage among the 700,000 Chinese artifacts. Stop by Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall for the hourly guard changing ceremony. Visit Lungshan Temple and finish your day watching the sunset from Taipei 101. Book observatory tickets online to skip the lines.

    
  • Day 3

    Taipei to Taroko Gorge

    Travel east through Taiwan's longest tunnel (12.9km) and along coastal cliffs. Note that some Taroko Gorge sites are currently pass-by only due to the April 2024 earthquake. Stay at the Lakeshore Taroko hotel for mountain and ocean views. Wear good walking shoes as trails can be slippery after rain.

    
  • Day 4

    Taroko to Sun Moon Lake

    Leave at 8:30 AM for this scenic drive. You'll reach Taiwan's highest road point at Wuling (3,275m). Bring a light jacket since temperatures drop 10-15°C at this elevation. You'll arrive at Sun Moon Lake by mid-afternoon, perfect timing to photograph Wen-wu Temple.

    
  • Day 5

    Sun Moon Lake to Tainan

    Start your lake tour early to avoid crowds at the Holy Monk Shrine. Drive 2.5 hours to Tainan and head to Anping Fort area. The afternoon light makes for great photos of the historic streets. Food vendors in the old street start serving around 4 PM.

    
  • Day 6

    Tainan to Kaohsiung

    Start at Chikan Tower in the morning when it's quiet. Visit Foguanshan Monastery (wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees) and try their vegetarian lunch. Spend your evening at Liuho Night Market, which opens at 6 PM.

    
  • Day 7

    Kaohsiung to Taipei via Lukang

    Photograph the Dragon & Tiger Pagodas in the morning light. Drive 3 hours north to Lukang. Plan your Lungshan Temple visit between ceremonies (usually at noon and 4 PM). Head to Taoyuan Airport by 5 PM, allowing extra time during rush hour.

    

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• 6 Days in Taiwan, incl. Taipei and Sun Moon Lake

  A grand tour through 9 Taiwanese cities from Taipei to Kaohsiung unfolds over 5 days. Visitors can admire Sun Moon Lake's temples, Tainan's Fort Zeelandia, and Kenting's Maopitou formations. Package includes 4 nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, and English-speaking guides for approx. $190 per day.

  

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  • Day 1

    Taipei to Sun Moon Lake

    Leave Taipei in the morning for a 3-hour drive to Sun Moon Lake. Pack some entertainment for the bus ride. You'll reach Ita Thao Village around lunchtime where you can learn about Taiwan's indigenous Thao people. Visit Ci'en Pagoda in late afternoon when it's cooler. The climb includes 700 steps but rewards you with great views. Stop at Wenwu Temple before sunset for the best lake photos.

    
  • Day 2

    Taichung to Kaohsiung

    Travel south to historic Tainan (2 hours). Visit Fort Zeelandia early before the crowds arrive around 10 AM. While exploring Anping Old Street take breaks in air-conditioned shops during hot afternoons. Drive one hour to Fo Guang Shan Monastery. Remember to bring socks since you'll remove shoes inside temple halls. Plan to arrive by 4 PM to see the illuminated Buddha before closing.

    
  • Day 3

    Kaohsiung to Taitung

    Drive to Kenting National Park (2.5 hours). Start at Maopitou where morning light makes the rock formations look their best. Pack good walking shoes for the rocky trails at Eluanbi Lighthouse. The winding South Link Highway to Taitung might affect sensitive travelers. Consider motion sickness pills. End your day in Zhiben's hot springs after 8 PM when crowds thin out.

    
  • Day 4

    East Coast Exploration

    The coastal route from Taitung to Hualien shows off Taiwan's most impressive scenery. Visit Xiaoyeliu during low tide to see more rock formations. Wear shoes with good grip at Sanxiantai bridge since sea spray makes steps slippery. Take the 2-hour train from Hualien to Yilan through mountain tunnels. Choose a right-side window seat for the best ocean views.

    
  • Day 5

    Yilan to Taipei

    Start at Kavalan Whisky Distillery when it opens at 9 AM to avoid crowds. Book tastings ahead since spots fill quickly. Visit the National Center for Traditional Arts between 2-4 PM to catch cultural performances. Head back to Taipei by early evening to explore Shilin or Raohe night markets.

    
  • Day 6

    Departure

    Plan for 1.5 hours to reach Taoyuan Airport from central Taipei. Account for morning traffic on airport routes.

    

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• 5 Days in Taiwan Family, incl. Taipei and Sun Moon Lake

  Rich cultural immersion awaits on this 5-day tour across 5 cities including Taipei, Taichung, and Sun Moon Lake. Activities range from DIY indigo dyeing in Sanxia to boat rides on Sun Moon Lake. Stays include Taichung In Sky Hotel and LEALEA GARDEN HOTEL.

  

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  • Day 1

    Taipei to Taichung

    Start your morning in Taipei before taking a 2-hour private transfer to Taichung. Visit Flying Cow Ranch for family-friendly farm activities. Go early to beat the midday heat. Spend the afternoon browsing the indie shops at Shenj Ji New Village. In the evening, visit Fengjia Night Market. Plan to arrive around 6 PM when stalls open, before the 8 PM rush. As one traveler shares: "The night market can get overwhelming with kids - stick to the outer edges where it's less crowded and there's more space to stop and eat."

    
  • Day 2

    Sun Moon Lake & Qingjing Farm

    Take an early boat ride on Sun Moon Lake when the water is calmest and the mountain views are clearest. Spend 2-3 hours exploring the walkable old street in Ita Thao village. Later, drive 90 minutes to Qingjing Farm for dinner and stargazing. Pack warm clothes since the farm sits at 1,750 meters and gets cold at night.

    
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    Qingjing Farm to Taipei

    Weekend visitors can watch the 9 AM sheep shearing show. Try the mountain view trail but wear sturdy shoes as it gets slippery in wet weather. On your 3-hour drive back to Taipei, stop in Sanxia for indigo dyeing workshops. Book these ahead since English sessions are limited. The historic Sanxia Old Street works well for wheelchairs and strollers.

    
  • Day 4

    Northern Taiwan Day Trip

    Visit Jiufen Mountain Village, an hour from Taipei. Come before noon to avoid crowds. The steep steps make baby carriers better than strollers. Next, head to Pingxi to release sky lanterns ($10 USD each). End your day at Jiaoxi's family-friendly hot springs, where hotels offer both indoor and outdoor pools for kids.

    
  • Day 5

    Jiaoxi to Taipei

    Start early at Zhang Mei Ama Farm when the deer and capybaras are most active. Visit Qingshui Geothermal Park to see natural hot springs and try hot spring cooking. Bring coins for the cooking stations. The drive back to Taipei takes about an hour unless you hit rush hour (4-7 PM).

    

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