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Taiwan Rail Explorer: Scenic Routes and Offbeat Encounters

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Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Fly to Taiwan

    Depart the UK on your flight to Taiwan.

  2. Day 2overnight: HOTEL COZZI Taipei Zhongxiao

    Arrive Taipei

    Arrive in Taipei and meet your guide at the airport for a smooth transfer to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to rest after your flight.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Century Hotel

    Taipei to Taitung

    Take the morning train from Taipei to Taitung, passing through mountains and coastlines. Explore Taitung Forest Park by bike. End the day at a hot spring hotel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Century Hotel

    Taitung Indigenous Experience

    Spend the day with the Etolan tribe, walking through the village, foraging and preparing a traditional lunch together, and taking part in a hands-on craft session.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Holiday Inn Express Chiayi

    Taitung to Chiayi

    From Taitung Station, board the Breezy Blue, a restored 1950s diesel train, along the South Link Line through mountain tunnels to Pacific coastal cliffs, stopping at Jinlun, Dawu, and Fangshan (Taiwan's southernmost station). A van transfer continues to Chiayi.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Alishan Gou Hotel

    Chiayi to Alishan

    Board the VIVID Express from Chiayi to Fenqihu, a scenic mountain train through dense forest and tea-covered hills. Explore Fenqihu's historic village, then continue into Alishan National Scenic Area.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Holiday Inn Express Taichung Fengchia

    Alishan to Taichung

    Catch the sunrise in Alishan via the Alishan Forest Railway, explore the National Scenic Area, then take the high-speed train from Chiayi HSR Station to Taichung. Visit the bustling Fengchia Night Market.

  8. Day 8overnight: Hai Yuan Zi

    Taichung to Kinmen

    Fly to Kinmen from Taichung Airport. Visit the Mashan Observation Post, the Kinmen Museum of History and Folklore, Juguang Tower and the Troops Headquarters, the Houpu 16 Arts and Culture Zone, and Jiangongyu Islet for sunset.

  9. Day 9overnight: Hai Yuan Zi

    Kinmen Island

    Take part in a hands-on broom-making workshop using kaoliang straw, then an oyster harvesting experience. Explore the Jiugong Tunnels and the Beishan Broadcasting Wall, ending at the Cihu Luo Ri Guan Hai Platform for sunset.

  10. Day 10overnight: HOTEL COZZI Taipei Zhongxiao

    Kinmen Island to Taipei

    Fly back to Taipei this morning and settle into your hotel, with free time to explore the capital at your own pace.

  11. Day 11overnight: HOTEL COZZI Taipei Zhongxiao

    Taipei City Tour

    Visit Longshan Temple and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Lunch at Din Tai Fung. Head up to the Taipei 101 Observatory, then explore Da Dao Cheng and Dihua Street.

  12. Day 12

    Depart Taipei

    Enjoy a final wander through Taipei. Your guide will meet you at your hotel for the transfer to the airport.

Included

  • Return international flights as per the itinerary
  • All taxes and charges
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • Transfers as specified
  • Activities and excursions as specified
  • All entrance fees on sightseeing tours as specified

Not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional excursions

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