5-day Classic Taiwan Eastern Beauty Private Tour

Day 1 · Taipei to Hualien

1. 1

   Qixingtan Beach

   30 min

   After meeting the group in Taipei, we’ll head down the magnificent east coast to Hualien county, where we’ll visit a beautiful pebble-strewn beach with famously clear blue waters.

2. 2

   Liyu Lake

   one hour Admission included

   Spend a lovely afternoon at Liyu Lake, the largest inland lake in Hualien. You can cycle or hike around the lake, fully enjoy the relaxing time here.

3. 3

   Dongdamen Night Market

   one hour

   After checking into the hotel, our friendly guide will take you to spend the evening eating and watching street performances at the Dongdamen night market. (at guest's expense)

3-star Hotel Day Plus Hualien (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent

Day 2 · From Hualien to Taitung

1. 1

   Baxian Cave

   40 min

   We’ll stop to visit the Baxian, or “eight deities” caves, known both for their geological features and religious iconography.

2. 2

   Sanxiantai

   50 min Admission included

   Further down the coast, we’ll stop for a hike in Sanxiantai, whose long arched footbridge connects the rocky coast with a neighboring island. You will be enjoy the layback atmosphere at beach.

3. 3

   Dulan Sugar Factory Cultural Park

   one hour Admission included

   In the afternoon we’ll visit the town of Dulan, known for its tribal artists, surfing scene and laid-back vibe before a quick stop at the sugar factory.

Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent

Day 3 · Taitung Exploration Day

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   Taitung

   4 hours

   On day three we’ll visit a most unusual museum, one made not of brick and glass but of interconnected trees, part of a forest preserve maintained and protected by members of the local Bunun tribe. We’ll learn about the lives and cultures of SE Taiwan’s indigenous peoples, enjoy tribal cuisine, and even do a bit of tree climbing ourselves. Afterward, we’ll head back to Taitung city to chill out and explore.

Inn by the Village (TWIN/DOUBLE) or equivalent

Day 4 · Taitung to Hualien

1. 1

   Hualien

   4 hours

   Having reached the southern extent of our tour, we'll begin the trek back north, traveling through the spectacular Rift Valley. With the coastal mountains to the east and the central mountains to the west, we'll pass through some of Taiwan's most gorgeous landscape. Activities for today include a bicycle ride through the rice paddies in Chishang, a visit to the Tropic of Cancer Marker, and fresh ice cream at the Guangfu Sugar Factory. We'll head back to Hualien to enjoy local snacks at the at Hualien Golden Triangle Shopping District before checking into our hotel.

Taroko Liiko Hotels (or equivalent)

Day 5 · Taroko Gorge to Taipei

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   Taroko Gorge

   3 hours Admission included

   On the last day of our Eastern Beauty Tour, we'll head to Taroko Gorge and spend some time exploring the place some call Taiwan's Grand Canyon. We'll drive along a picturesque road quite literally carved into the canyon walls, stopping for lunch with a marvelous view, visit a temple, shrine or waterfall, and even take a brief hike into the gorge itself. After gorging ourselves on scenery, we'll head back to the coast for the final leg of our Eastern Beauty Tour - a spectacular evening drive back up the eastern coast.