Journey to Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,475
Explore the southern cultural hubs of Hong Kong and Taipei on this Taiwan vacation. As you tour these southern metropolises, you'll have the chance to learn about centuries of tradition and fascinating history, tour Buddhist temples and monuments, and engage with two distinct island cultures.
This 9-day Taiwan vacation takes you from Hong Kong to the island of Taiwan and Chinese Taipei.
Your Taiwan vacation begins in Hong Kong, the bustling metropolis full of skyscrapers and world-class food and shopping that's famous the world over for its hustle and bustle. For a century, Hong Kong acted as a bridge between East and West, combining Chinese and British cultures. Since 1997, it has returned to mainland control, but the city still bears its own unique identity. Whether you spend your time shopping in the famous shopping malls or feasting on the excellent international cuisine to be found within its borders, your time in Hong Kong will be well-spent. A half day Hong Kong Island tour will get you up to speed on the landmarks. Ride the tram up to Victoria Peak, the highest point in the city, to enjoy stunning panoramas of the 1,300 skyscrapers that crowd the skyline. Continue along to the Aberdeen Fishing Village, where fishermen continue age-old traditions, and the city's most popular beach, Repulse Bay Beach, before closing out your tour with a visit to Stanley Market, where you can shop for trinkets and stroll the seaside village bazaar.
From Hong Kong, continue your Taiwan vacation by connecting to Taipei, the capital of the island nation. Much like Hong Kong, Taipei blends a lot of different cultures, with traditional Chinese culture at the forefront, but also large influences from Japan, Southeast Asia, and America. You can spend your time in the city taking advantage of the many temples and museums, such as the National Palace Museum, which houses Chinese treasures dating back 5,000 years. But to get the city's pulse, you'll want to head out to eat at its bustling restaurants, tasting midnight snacks, trying the famous stinky tofu, or indulging the city's quirky side with a visit to the many themed restaurants that attract locals and travellers alike.
From Taipei, you'll head southwest to explore the smaller centres on the island of Taiwan. You'll pass Sun Moon Lake, the only natural lake of notable size on the island, and have a chance to visit the famous Wenwu Temple or Literature Warrior Temple, which is dedicated to both Confucius as the Master of Pen and Kuan Ti as the Master of Sword. Continue along to Kaohsiung City, the second largest city in Taiwan, stopping off at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery along the way, where you can learn about Buddhism from monks and enjoy a Buddhist vegetarian lunch.
In Kenting, you'll get a taste for Taiwan's stunning landscape, as the national park combines mountains, forests, lakes, sand dunes, beaches, and coral reefs. As you pass Hualien and travel along the east coast, you'll explore 170 kilometres of unspoiled land, which showcases wind and water-eroded landforms along the coast. Close out your Taiwan vacation by visiting Taroko Gorge, with its sheer marble cliffs and deep gorges that date back 230 million years. Connect back to Taipei for one last visit to the capital before ending your trip.
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,475
Itinerary View Trip Map
Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong City Hotels
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Regal Kowloon Hotel
Providing easy access to different directions of Hong Kong and Mainland China via major transportation systems, the hotel is within minutes of walking distance from East Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and Tsimshatsui MTR stations, Pier for Hydrofoil to Central, Star Ferry, and just 45-minute driving distance from the Hong Kong International Airport. Regal Kowloon Hotel is very close to some of the popular tourist attractions of Hong Kong, e.g. Avenue of Stars, Star Ferry, DFS Galleria, Granville Road, etc. The convenient location of the hotel makes your sight-seeing and shopping itineraries with so easy.
| Meal Plan | Full Breakfast |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
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Regal Kowloon Hotel |
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Regal Kowloon Hotel
Providing easy access to different directions of Hong Kong and Mainland China via major transportation systems, the hotel is within minutes of walking distance from East Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and Tsimshatsui MTR stations, Pier for Hydrofoil to Central, Star Ferry, and just 45-minute ...
Providing easy access to different directions of Hong Kong and Mainland China via major transportation systems, the hotel is within minutes of walking distance from East Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and Tsimshatsui MTR stations, Pier for Hydrofoil to Central, Star Ferry, and just 45-minute driving distance from the Hong Kong International Airport. Regal Kowloon Hotel is very close to some of the popular tourist attractions of Hong Kong, e.g. Avenue of Stars, Star Ferry, DFS Galleria, Granville Road, etc. The convenient location of the hotel makes your sight-seeing and shopping itineraries with so easy.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Business Centre
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Daycare/Babysitting Service
- Express Check In/Out
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Internet Access
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Lounge(s)
- Medical Services
- Multi-lingual Staff
- Nightclub/Disco
- Parking (Valet)
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
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Hong Kong Living Culture Experience Tour
Not a fan of the traditional sightseeing tour? We have something new for you. "Hong Kong Living Culture Experience" is a small group, guided walking tour that lets you explore the hidden gems of Hong Kong with our experienced local guide.
Take a wander through the streets of Hong Kong to discover its amazing history, culture and people. The tour begins with hotel pick up, and the first stop will be at the colonial-era Clock Tower and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade (perfect for photo taking opportunity). Afterwards, take a Star Ferry ride to Hong Kong Island - The National Geographic rates the ferry crossing as one of 50 'places of a lifetime'. Your gaze will continue be drawn by the stunning views of the spectacular Victoria Harbour while riding on the 60m-high Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
Then, you will be taken back in time and ride the Rickshaw Open Top bus through the Heritage Route, passing by many different areas of Central and Sheung Wan before arriving at Tai Kwun for a visit. Tai Kwun is the latest revitalized Central Police station now consists of Three Declared Monuments: the former Central Police Station, the Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.
After the visit to Tai Kwun, tour will proceed to ride the Tram (Ding Ding) - another signature transportation of Hong Kong from Central to Wan Chai. Today, Wan Chai area has developed into a fashionable charm, but there are still a number of well-preserved historical Chinese architecture be seen. The tour concludes with a deluxe Hong Kong and Chinese Style High Tea set at a Kee Wah Bakery - a traditional Chinese bakery store in Hong Kong since 1938 - where you will get to taste the famous egg tart, "pineapple bun", as well as other traditional Chinese pastries and "Hong Kong Style" silk milk tea.
| Duration | 5 Hours |
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Day at Leisure
Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.
Hong Kong City Hotels to Hong Kong International Airport
| Duration | 1 Hour |
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Taipei Airport to City Hotel
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Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei is located in the prosperous east of Taipei city near commercial and financial hubs in the east of the city. The hotel offers 606 superior, deluxe and executive rooms with Oriental furnishings to create a cozy sanctuary for guests. There are 9 restaurants onsite featuring cuisines from around the globe - French, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Continental - for outstanding gourmet pleasure.
The hotel is located at the heart of the city with convenient access to the comprehensive
transportation network, most of Taipei's tourist highlights are within easy distance such as Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Shihlin Night Market, Taipei 101 Mall and Sogo Department Store. Shop, exercise or enjoy art, the hotel offers a wide array of leisure and recreational facilities for relaxation and pleasure during your travel.
| Meal Plan | Full Breakfast |
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| Duration | 1 Night |
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Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei |
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Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei is located in the prosperous east of Taipei city near commercial and financial hubs in the east of the city. The hotel offers 606 superior, deluxe and executive rooms with Oriental furnishings to create a cozy sanctuary for guests. There are ...
Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei is located in the prosperous east of Taipei city near commercial and financial hubs in the east of the city. The hotel offers 606 superior, deluxe and executive rooms with Oriental furnishings to create a cozy sanctuary for guests. There are 9 restaurants onsite featuring cuisines from around the globe - French, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Japanese and Continental - for outstanding gourmet pleasure.
The hotel is located at the heart of the city with convenient access to the comprehensive
transportation network, most of Taipei's tourist highlights are within easy distance such as Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Shihlin Night Market, Taipei 101 Mall and Sogo Department Store. Shop, exercise or enjoy art, the hotel offers a wide array of leisure and recreational facilities for relaxation and pleasure during your travel.Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Boutique(s)
- Business Centre
- Conference Facilities
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Internet Access
- Laundry facilities
- Lounge(s)
- Parking
- Pool (s)
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Sauna
- Secretarial Service
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Taipei to Sun Moon Lake
You will be picked up at lobby of hotel in Taipei City, then drive to Sun Moon Lake which is located in the middle of Taiwan and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan. Tour will stop at the famous Wenwu Temple, also known as Literature-Warrior Temple, dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Holy Monk Shrine and Ci En Pagoda. After touring round Sun Moon Lake, check in at the hotel.
Enjoy natural hot spring at the Fleur de Chine Hotel, Sun Moon Lake.
You can also enjoy the walking trails, biking, hiking or boating at the lake.
| Duration | 1 Night |
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| Accommodation |
Fleur De Chine |
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Fleur De Chine
Fleur de Chine Hotel is situated at the north peninsula of the Sun Moon Lake, with a distinctive style in its building structure, creating an aesthetic atmosphere with the integration of nature and simplicity with the surroundings. Extending the indoor space to outdoors, ushering the ...
Fleur de Chine Hotel is situated at the north peninsula of the Sun Moon Lake, with a distinctive style in its building structure, creating an aesthetic atmosphere with the integration of nature and simplicity with the surroundings. Extending the indoor space to outdoors, ushering the natural beauty of the Sun Moon Lake indoor, and moulding a space setting embraced by nature, every corner of the hotel is infused with the beautiful landscape of Sun Moon Lake, thus allowing our esteem guests to be joyfully lying in the bosom of nature all year round, and enjoying the rich mercurial sceneries of nature.
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Sun Moon Lake to Kaohsiung
Breakfast at hotel with a pleasant morning leisure at hotel on your own until 10 AM.
Check out hotel, passing by the lovely small and old Jiji Railway Station, drive to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, the most famous Buddhist sacred place of southern Taiwan. Here you will learn about Buddhism during the monastery walking tour to visit "Buddha Memorial Center" and communicate with some of the monks, nuns during the visit, there will be opportunity to taste Buddhist vegetarian lunch (at your own cost). Continuously, we will drive to Kaohsiung City, which is the second largest city of Taiwan. The tour will take you to Love River and Liuhe Night Market. Overnight stay at Kaohsiung.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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| Duration | 1 Night |
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Grand Hi Lai Hotel |
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Grand Hi Lai Hotel
The Grand Hi-Lai Hotel is located in the city centre. Built in 1995, the latest renovation has been completed in June 2010 throughout the entire building. This Kaohsiung landmark is truly an international establishment, offering a wide range of accommodations, superior recreational facilities, multi-national exquisite ...
The Grand Hi-Lai Hotel is located in the city centre. Built in 1995, the latest renovation has been completed in June 2010 throughout the entire building. This Kaohsiung landmark is truly an international establishment, offering a wide range of accommodations, superior recreational facilities, multi-national exquisite cuisines and the most popular department store downstairs.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Business Centre
- Conference Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Parking
- Restaurant(s)
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Kaohsiung to Taitung
Morning tour to Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan's southern tip and the 37 miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along three sides of the park provide its main attractions. Stops will be made at Eluanbi light house, Maobitou coastal scenic area and Longpan Park. Continuously we will drive to Taitung via Southern Link Highway. Overnight stay at Zhiben.
Enjoy natural hot spring at Hotel Royal Chihpen.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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| Duration | 1 Night |
| Accommodation |
Royal Chihpen Hotel |
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Royal Chihpen Hotel
The Royal Chihpen Hotel is situated in the scenic area of Wenchuan Village in Taitung County. The hotel is surrounded by natural scenic attractions such as hot springs, gorges, waterfalls and Chih-pen Forest Recreation Area. There are a total of 183 guestrooms, all with views ...
The Royal Chihpen Hotel is situated in the scenic area of Wenchuan Village in Taitung County. The hotel is surrounded by natural scenic attractions such as hot springs, gorges, waterfalls and Chih-pen Forest Recreation Area.
There are a total of 183 guestrooms, all with views of beautiful landscapes and flourishing mountains. The indoor recreation facilities includes both in- and out-door hot springs, professional spa service, dining and conference facilities.Photo gallery
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Taitung to Hualien
After breakfast, it will be an exciting East Coast Tour. The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as "Taiwan's last unspoiled land", stretches 170 kilometers down the east coast of the island. Weathering, erosion, and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here.
The tour will stop at Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, Shitiping (Stone Steps), marble factory and showroom.
Late afternoon, proceed to Hualien for overnight stay at Taroko National Park.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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| Duration | 1 Night |
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Silks Place |
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Silks Place
Away from the city center, this mountainside hotel and its romantic ambience makes it ideal for leisure travelers and couples. Venture out into the natural surroundings and visit nearby attractions such as The Baiyang Trail, Taroko National Park and Xiangde Temple. Dine at the Wellesley ...
Away from the city center, this mountainside hotel and its romantic ambience makes it ideal for leisure travelers and couples. Venture out into the natural surroundings and visit nearby attractions such as The Baiyang Trail, Taroko National Park and Xiangde Temple. Dine at the Wellesley Restaurant and Meiyuan Restaurant and enjoy the local Chinese and international cuisine. Silks Place Taroko Hotel is ideal for guests who want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience a true relaxing journey.
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Hualien to Taipei
After breakfast, you will make a visit to Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge is an exceptionally beautiful, narrow raving created by the Liwu river which has cut deep into the mountains of solid marble. A road carved into sheer walls of rock rewinding its way past forested peaks and cliffs towering thousands of feet above it, while hundreds of feet below a river roars past gigantic marble boulders. Stops will be made at Ci Mu Bridge, Swallow Grotto, Changchun Temple and Shakadang Trail.Then drive back to Taipei with a stop at Qingshui Cliff, drive through Syue-Shan Long Tunnel (12.9 Kms) to arrive at around 6 PM.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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City Hotel to Taipei Airport
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Thursdays
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 8 nights accommodation at hotels shown in itinerary or similar
- Guided group touring and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Overland travel as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated
- Arrival and departure transfers
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
9 Jul 2020
Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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Hong Kong: Foodie on Foot Half Day Tour
Take a half day to explore Hong Kong through food. This guided walking tour takes you to some of the best local eateries where you’ll sample egg tarts, dim sum, wonton...- Duration:
- 3.5 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Hong Kong: Full Day Lantau Island Tour with Vegetarian Lunch
Take a day in Hong Kong to explore Lantau Island, starting with a visit to Tai O Village, where houses are built on stilts over the water. Then ride the cable car up N...- Duration:
- 7 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Hong Kong: Full Day Macau Tour with Lunch
Take a day in Hong Kong to explore nearby Macau, a former Portuguese colony that has since become China’s gambling mecca. Begin with an exploration of Macau’s historic...- Duration:
- 10 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Hong Kong: Highlight of the Night Tour
Experience the wonders of Hong Kong at night on this evening tour. Begin by climbing to the Hong Kong Observation Desk – Sky 100 to enjoy gorgeous views of Hong Kong H...- Duration:
- 5 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Hong Kong: Living Culture Experience
Explore the hidden gems of Hong Kong in the company of an experienced local guide. Explore Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, ride the ferry to Hong Kong Island, pass along the ...- Duration:
- 5 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Hong Kong: Treasures of Kowloon
Explore the treasures of Kowloon on this half-day tour. As you pass through this famous Hong Kong district, you’ll visit the Kowloon Walled City Park, the temple of Wo...- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
