Regent Holidays
Taiwan by Train & Kinmen Island
12 daysfrom $6,764
Regent Holidays · Tailor-made
Tour Taiwan by Train
Book your Taiwan by Train Tour with the specialists at Regent Holidays. ABTA/ATOL protected. 40+ years' experience.
Day by day
- Day 1
Fly to Taiwan
Depart the UK on your flight to Taiwan.
- Day 2overnight: United Hotel
Taipei
Arrive in Taipei, a city where centuries-old temples stand beside sleek skyscrapers and buzzing food markets. After settling in, enjoy time at leisure to explore.
- Day 3overnight: United Hotel
Taipei
Spend the day exploring Taipei's most iconic landmarks with a local guide: Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the observation deck of Taipei 101, and the National Palace Museum. The afternoon is free to explore, perhaps a night market.
- Day 4railovernight: Lakeshore Hotel Yilan
Taipei & Pingxi Scenic Train
Board the local train to Ruifang and continue along the historic Pingxi line, an 8-mile route first built to transport coal, passing forested hills, valleys and waterfalls. Continue onward to Yilan; in the evening, stroll through Luodong Night Market.
- Day 5overnight: Lakeshore Hotel Hualien
Yilan to Hualien
Begin the day with a hands-on experience at a tea farm that supplies the National Palace Museum. Visit the National Center of Traditional Arts, stop at the Qingshui Cliffs, before arriving in Hualien.
- Day 6overnight: Century Hotel
Hualien to Chihpen
Travel south along the dramatic east coast, stopping at Sansientai and Siaoyeliou, continuing to Chihpen, a hot spring resort surrounded by forested hills. Spend the afternoon unwinding in the natural hot springs.
- Day 7railovernight: Holiday Inn Express Chiayi
Chihpen to Chiayi
Board Taiwan's nostalgic Breezy Blue train from Taitung to Fangliao along the South Link Line, a restored vintage train winding through tunnels and over bridges. Continue by road transfer north toward Chiayi, arriving by evening.
- Day 8railovernight: Ali-Shan Kaofeng Hotel
Chiayi to Alishan
Travel by car into the Alishan Mountains. Take one of the short Alishan Forest Railway routes (Shenmu or Zhaoping Line), then check in and explore the Alishan Giant Tree area on foot.
- Day 9overnight: Einhan Resort
Alishan to Sun Moon Lake
Rise early to witness the Alishan sunrise over a sea of clouds. After breakfast, travel onward to Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan's most famous natural landmark, arriving in the evening for a two-night stay.
- Day 10overnight: Einhan Resort
Sun Moon Lake
Set out on a cruise to appreciate Sun Moon Lake's scenery, visit Wen Wu Temple, and walk a lakeside trail. The afternoon is free: hire a bike, take the cable car to the Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village, or relax by the lake.
- Day 11railovernight: Holiday Inn Express Taichung Fengchia
Sun Moon Lake to Taichung
Visit Changhua Train Station, home to Taiwan's historic railway roundhouse, then continue by train to Taichung, Taiwan's creative hub.
- Day 12railovernight: United Hotel
Taichung to Taipei
Travel by high-speed train through Taiwan's central plains, returning to Taipei. Enjoy free time for last-minute shopping or revisiting favourite spots.
- Day 13
Departure
Meet your driver for a private transfer to Taoyuan Airport for your onward flight.
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
