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Taroko Gorge Full-Day Tour from Taipei

See one of the seven wonders of Asia, the Taroko Gorge. Take a short plane trip to Hualien from Taipei to see this great wonder, a must-do while in Taipei. You'll be picked up from your Taipei city hotel at 6:00am to travel by plane to Hualien, a 25-minute flight. This full-day guided tour will take you to the Taroko Gorge. A 20-kilometer section of the highway that runs from Taroko to Tiansiang. The stunning gorge is known for its sheer marble cliffs, deep, winding tunnels, and the Liwu River, which flows through its craggy landscape. Travel through Swallows Grotto, where the section of the highway runs through tunnels carved into the marble vertical sides of the gorge. Travel through 38 tunnels including the Tunnel of Nine Turns, with it's endless series of turns, this is a stunning part of the gorge and where numerous hiking trails begin. See the Eternal Spring Shrine, one of the most photographed scenes around the gorge. These little temples were built to memorise those that have lost their lives in the construction of the central cross-island highway. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to the Chi Hsing Beach and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park and visit a marble factory before returning to Taipei by train. Tour Highlights Hualien and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park Taroko Gorge Gateway Eternal Spring Shrine Swallow Caves Tunnel of Nine Turns Tienhsiang Lodge Marble Factory Chi Hsing Beach

Chiufen Village (Jiufen) and Northeast Coast Half-Day Tour from Taipei

Explore the Northeast Coast of Taipei and stroll through the Chiufen Village also known as Jiufen on this four-hour tour from Taipei. Drive to the east coast of Taipei to visit the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, a popular swimming spot for the locals. Offering fascinating rock formations, lighthouses, fishing villages, pastoral farmlands and temples.

Taipei Half-Day City Tour

Get a glimpse of Taipei on this three-hour tour. See how the people live in this interesting city. Visit Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs's Shrine, a classic Ming Dynasty architecture and later onto the National Palace Museum. Conclude with a visit to a Handicraft Center to view typical Taiwanese craftsmanship. You'll be picked up from your Taipei city hotel and guided around Taipei's best attractions. Visit the grandiose Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, in downtown Taipei to pay homage to the late President Chiang Kai-Shek. Travel to Martyrs' Shrine to see an excellent example of classical Ming Dynasty architecture dedicated to the fallen war heroes of the country and see the hourly changing of the guard ceremony. The three-hour Taipei tour continues to the National Palace Museum, which houses the world's largest and most valuable collection of Chinese art treasures. There are permanent displays of ceramics, bronzes, oracle bones, porcelain, paintings, calligraphy, enamelware, jade, Ching dynasty costume, carvings, and cabinets, as well as temporary exhibitions of other items. Travel to one of the many traditional Chinese temples that surround Taipei city. Then it's time for some shopping at the Handicraft Center, the center offers Taiwanese craftsmanship including jewelry, art and furniture. Tour Highlights Drive past Presidential Building Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall Martyrs' Shrine (War Memorial) National Palace Museum Chinese Temple Handicraft Center

Northern Coast Half-Day Tour including Yehliu Park from Taipei

A geologists dream tour, explore the harbor city of Keelung on this four-hour tour from Taipei. A 40-minute drive northeast of Taipei, Keelung is one of Taiwan's international seaports. Travel to the Northern Coast of Taiwan to the fascinating natural rock formations of Yehliu Park, where you will discover the infamous rock formations of the Queen's Head and Fairy's Shoe, a fascinating place for a day trip. You'll be picked up from your Taipei city hotel at 8:00am and travel to the northern coast through rich farming land to the growing industrial area and harbor of Keelung. Continue along the northern coast to Yehliu Park, the highlight of this tour. Yehliu Park is known for it's spectacular rock formations, sculptured throughout the ages by wind and sea erosion leaving fascinating pillars including the famous Queen's Head. Tour Highlights: Keelung City Keelung Harbour Yehliu Natural Park - Queen's Head

Taipei Night Tour including Mongolian BBQ Dinner

Taipei comes alive at night and the city is a buzzing. This 3.5-hour night tour of Taipei starts with a delicious Mongolian barbeque dinner at a downtown restaurant, stroll through the exotic night markets, explore the ancient Lungshan Temple and watch Taipei sparkle on top of the worlds 2nd tallest building, the 101 Building. You'll be picked up from Taipei city hotel at 6:00pm and taken to a local restaurant where you'll enjoy a delicious Mongolian barbeque dinner, with many choices of meats, vegetables and spices that will tantalize your tastebuds. After dinner continue to the exotic Hwahsi Street night markets and Snake Alley, lined with food stalls and small shops. Pick up a bargain! The night tour of Taipei conitnues to the ancient Lungshan Temple, often crowded with worshippers. The Lungshan Temple is one of Taiwan's finest examples of temple architecture. Ancient Buddhist rituals are still practiced at the Lungshan Temple. The last stop on this night tour is at famous 101 Building, the world's 2nd tallest building. The 101 Building (admission to be payable direct) is a must-do attration while in Taipei, 508 meters tall and completed in 1999, Taipei 101 contains a 5-storey shopping center. Tour Highlights Mongolian Barbeque dinner Lungshan Temple Hwahsi Street Night Market Taipei 101 Building (entrance fee payable direct)

Wulai Aboriginal Village Half-Day Tour from Taipei

Wulai is a famous mountain village in northern Taiwan and is located in water reservation area. Residents are mostly aboriginal people (Tai Ya Tribe). See the famous Wulai Waterfall which is about 80 meters high. The highlight of the visit to this area is a singing and dancing show by aboriginal people. Tour Highlights Scenic push-car ride Wulai Waterfall Aborigine Folk Dance Pass by Swallow Lake Chieftain Statue Wulai, about 10 miles south of Pitan, is the most accessible area from Taipei to view the aboriginal tribesmen who once were the head hunters of Taiwan. See the famous Wulai Waterfall, falling from about 80 meters high and likened to magnificent white silk cloth coming down from the sky. Drive along scenic mountain road following aborigine and ride in unique push-car to the top of a deep ravine. This is Wulai where aborigine girls will tell you of their lives in graceful song and dance.

Yangmingshan National Park and Hot-Spring Half-Day Tour from Taipei

Want to take a relaxing hot spring bath? Visit the Yangmingshan National Park and Peitou on this tour from Taipei. Visit the hot spring and fumaroles, the tranquil lakes and beautiful grass fields on this relaxing half-day tour from Taipei. The Peitou hot springs are said to relieve all ailments from muscle pain to nervous tension. Yangmingshan National Park is located just to the north of Taipei, it's Taipei's closest national park. It is a volcanic terrain type park, rich with butterflies and birds. With crater lakes and sulfur fumaroles, hot springs, grassy plaines and blossoming cherry trees, the Yangminshan National Park is popular with locals and tourist alike. After an hour's drive, stops will be made at the volcano site and Yangming Park. Continue the drive downhill to Peitou area to experience one of the best hot spring bath in Taiwan. Bathing in the hot-spring water has a relaxing and refreshing effect. It helps to relieve muscle pains, nervous pains, digestive problems, arteriosclerosis and other ailments. Tour Highlights: Yangmingshan National Park Peitou Hot-Spring Bath

Sun Moon Lake & Puli Day Tour

Sun Moon Lake is some times referred to as the pearl of Central Taiwan. It is the largest natural lake in Taiwan nestled amongst beautiful green mountains, The Eastern part of the lake is round like the sun, while the Western part is shaped like a crescent moon therefore giving it's name "Sun Moon Lake" There is an island in the middle of the lake called (Lalu) which is a sacred place for the Shao people. Visitors are not allowed to visit this island as only the Shao people can go there to worship their ancestors. However the cruise that is included in your tour does pass by it. The beauty of Sun Moon Lake is found in the surrounding mountains. From the lake, tier upon tier of countless peaks can be seen rising up into the sky. The nearby mountains appear dark with vegetation. The mountains that echo farther and farther away appear less and less distinct until they fade into the sky.

Visit Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Popular with honeymooners and domestic tourists, Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's most beautiful lake, with clear waters and an impressive mountain backdrop offering fantastic photographic opportunities. This area of Taiwan has a pleasant climate year round, and the surrounding areas are dotted with temples and pagodas which afford plenty of exploration - perhaps on a leisurely walk or bike ride around the lake's perimeter. There are also daily cruises across the lake, or for the more active rowing boats and canoes can also be hired.

Places to Eat

Chueizihliao Jhuangjiaocai Restaurant

Chueizihliao Jhuangjiaocai Restaurant provides delicious meals at economical prices. Recommended dishes include the plum spare ribs, trademark salted pork, and sweet fish bird’s nest fern. The natural and comfortable dining environment, and the proprietor’s meticulously prepared entrees will cause you to not want to leave. Price: Economical group prices of NT$2,500 to NT$3,000.

Chun-Hua Restaurant

Visitors to Sun Moon Lake should definitely not miss a visit to this restaurant, with its locally flavored Thao cooking. Non-contaminated ingredients have been carefully selected, and include lake products, mountain products, and organic vegetables, all cooked by use of the unique, traditional Thao cooking skills, resulting in an authentic, delicate taste. The chef's recommendations include: Steamed minnows, deep-fried ginger lily, Assam fish, royal-jelly fish, and stone-roasted wild boar.

Recommended Places to Stay

Tan Hui Hotel

The Tan Hui Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Nantou. The Tan Hui Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, air conditioning, internet access – wireless (complimentary), television LCD/plasma screen. This beautiful Nantou accommodation provides Wi-Fi in public areas to suit all guests' utmost convenience. With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.

The Richforest Resort

Unique and grand, this resort accommodation claims to be the mega wooden cottage of Asia, with the whole property built from Chinese cypress timber. The Richforest Resort combines state-of-the-art recreational facilities and stunning landscape to create one of the best vacation spots for all types of travelers. The resort is nestled on the shore of Sun Moon Lake, providing an all year round place to be close to pristine nature. The 45 guest rooms are spacious and relaxing. Guests will be able to smell fresh scents of wood as well as the outdoors. Each unit features floor-to-ceiling French windows and is pre-equipped with a host of luxurious amenities, ensuring all guests' needs are met. When not out enjoying the outdoors, try the fitness room, spa facilities, or even play a game of pool or chess with a friend. The Richforest Resort truly is a gem for those looking to vacation in style.

Cherng Yuan Hotel

The hotel blends expert service with state-of-the-art facilities to provide guests with a memorable stay. Some of the features you'll enjoy are desk, television, internet access – LAN. For the comfort and convenience of guests, you'll also find tours, elevator, restaurant on-site.

Crystal Resort

The hotel provides superior recreational and leisure facilities including pool (kids), spa. Convenient location, a dedicated staff and first-rate facilities make this hotel a favorite among travelers. Some of the features you'll enjoy are television, air conditioning, internet access – wireless, hair dryer. Meeting facilities, casino, bar/pub, coffee shop are some of the extra comforts you'll find at this Nantou hotel.

Tai Hu Hotel

Guests will find this service-oriented hotel with superb facilities and amenities provides excellent value. For the comfort and convenience of guests, you'll also find coffee shop, concierge, elevator, bicycle rental on-site. All rooms have internet access – wireless, television, non smoking rooms, internet access – LAN (complimentary) as well as other amenities.

The Lalu Hotel Nantou City

The Lalu Hotel is a member of Design Hotels. The Lalu, set in the central region of Taiwan, overlooks a panoramic view of mystical Sun Moon Lake and is named after the indigenous Thao aboriginal settlement. The hotel was once the favorite summer getaway for President Chiang Kai Shek and dates back to 1901. Its recent renovations and additions by Kerry Hill Architects have resurrected the property to a new international level of high-end standards - a first for this part of the world. The Lalu invites everyone to experience an all-suite lifestyle concept including seven private villas with individual swimming pools, courtyards and pavilions. All suites have a commanding view of the lake and some come with fireplaces. The Lalu compliments its well-appointed guest accommodations with four food and beverage outlets - The Oriental Brasserie, catering to the Western and Asian palates, a world class Japanese restaurant, a traditional Chinese Tea House and the Lobby Bar and Lounge. In-room dining is available from 06:00 - 23:00. The Spa comes with an extensive range of organic treatments to soothe both the body and the mind. For the more active, there is a 60-meter swimming pool and a well-equipped gym. Sun Moon Lake region offers deeply rooted cultural exhibits, festivals and events in a natural environment. Visit the temples, gardens and pagodas and experience the beauty of Sun Moon Lake.

Leader Chi Tou Hotel Nantou City

Welcome to Leader Hotel Chitou and have a wonderful stay with us. Leader Hotel Chi-Tou is located in Sitou (Xitou) Forest Recreation Area. Leader Hotel Chi-Tou is a comfortable hotel surrounded by natural environment. Situated in the hub of Taiwan, Sitou is a paradise blessed with abundant natural resources. It features a University Pool with beautiful scenery, a bamboo forest, a ginkgo forest, huge divine trees, a sky walk with seven stories tall, a wide tea field, and numerous trails with fantastic views. Various birds, frogs, insects, snakes, and other creatures may also be seen in the recreation area. Staying at Leader Hotel, guests are able to appreciate a variety of wonderful views during different seasons, such as the cherry blossom view in spring, the bird view, firefly view, and starry sky view in summer, as well as the maple view and gingko tree view in autumn and winter. With fresh air and splendid forest sceneries, this Nantou hotel is one of the ideal options for your Nantou travel in Taiwan.

Cheng Pao Hotel Nantou City

This hotel is ideal for leisure holiday makers and is the only deluxe hotel in Nantou area accessible to major tourist spots.

Del Lago Hotel Nantou City

Recline with a drink and admire a stunning panorama of crystalline emerald waters enveloped by a backdrop of jade mountains at Hotel Del Lago. Situated in Nantou County in the center of Taiwan, the hotel offers a breathtaking view of the famous Sun Moon Lake from its premier vantage point on the lakeshore. Proudly offers seven types of comfortable and 88 beautifully appointed rooms and suites featuring the ultimate in relaxation and comfort. All guest rooms made secure, private, and quite. Lakeview guest rooms have wide-angle French window complemented with patio set at balcony; provide an unobstructed 180-degree view of Sun Moon Lake. Popular with outdoorsy types, the hotel readily makes arrangements for outdoor activities such as hiking; biking, boating; swimming or fishing the luxury hotel is an ideal destination for nature and adventure lovers. The hotel provides amenities like Ballroom, Lobby, Reception and Smoke-free hotel.

Dream Town Hotel Nantou City

Location Situated on Renhe Road, the Dream Town Hotel is set in the landscape of Cingjing. This property also has Puli Brewery, Wen Wu Chao, Ji Ji Xian, Songgang, Cueifong, hot springs, Swiss Garden and Shou Shan Park in its surroundings. Rooms This hotel boasts of spacious accommodation units that are designed in modern style and well furnished with a host of standard facilities for the comfort of guests. Restaurant The Dream Town Hotel's restaurant serves authentic Si-Bon countryside cuisine in comfortable setting, for guests to delight in. Guests can also chill out with a refreshing drink in warm ambiance of the pub, at the end of a long day.

Naluwan Villas Hotel Nantou

This is a very deluxe Villa located in Taiwan famous tourist spot Naluwan, ideal for holiday makers as it offers great natural surroundings. Nice gardens and villas ideal to bring the whole family together.

Oh Ya Boutique Motel Jhushan Nantou City

OHYA Motel held Trilogy Managing Idea calls Direct ManageSelf-Own Land and One Brand. To service each customer like our family, customer's satisfaction always our insistence. We build three to five new branch at the same time continuously, we never stopped to recondition each branch's hardware and software based on numerous customer's comments and suggestion. LuxuryDelicateQuality, you can find our insistance in every tiny thing. Not only to offer considerate service and intimate attitude, but make every customer feels easy comfortable and feel at home. By all requirement, OHYA Motel fits Business Man, Lovers, Traveller, Family Reunion and anyone who love to experience something NEW. We always expect your arrive and it's honored to be your service.

Fleur De Chine Hotel Nantou City

The Fleur De Chine Hotel is located in Nantou making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 211 guestrooms at the hotel is well designed and fully equipped to cater to the demands of corporate and holiday travelers looking for unique accommodation in Nantou. The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobes, hair dryer, internet access (wireless), in room safe, television LCD/plasma screen. Services and amenities available for guests at this Nantou accommodation consist of meeting facilities , restaurant, salon. Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise massage, pool (kids), kids club, gym, spa. These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Nantou. To book a room at the Fleur De Chine Hotel, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.

Chinatrust Crystal Resort Nantou City

The The Crystal Resort Sun Moon Lake is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Nantou. This 5-star hotel was established in 2009 and offers 20 guestrooms. Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer. To suit guests' convenience, this Nantou accommodation offers executive floor, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes, hotel/airport transfer. The hotel offers massage, gym, water sports (motorized) to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests. Along with its convenient location in Nantou, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. To make your booking at the The Crystal Resort Sun Moon Lake Nantou, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit our secure online booking form.

Bali Bali Resort Nantou City

The Bali Bali Resort is located in Nantou making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access (wireless), internet access, television, bathtub. This Nantou accommodation features on-site facilities such as car park, family room. For guests to unwind, the hotel offers a variety of facilities and services including massage, outdoor pool, garden. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. To proceed with your booking at the Bali Bali Resort, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.

Sun Shine Vacation Villa Nantou City

Location Situated in Dingyuan Village, the Sun Shine Vacation Villa in Nantou is close to Ching Ching Farm. This property also has Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Sunglungyen Waterfall, JI Ji Xian, Shueili Snake Kiln and Puli Brewery in its surroundings. Rooms Creating tranquil ambiance, all accommodation units are designed individually and equipped with a list of standard amenities for the convenience of guests. Restaurant The Sun Shine Vacation Villa's restaurant offer fine dishes in casual setting for guests to feast on. Guests can also relish tasty delicacies in relaxing ambiance of the open air cafe or at the Nostalgia Cafe.

Chun Jing Hillview Villa Nantou City

Location Located at Renhe Road, the Chun Jing Hillview Villa is in the Chingjing Farm Qingqingcaoyuan. This property also has Chingjing Farm, Wanda Reservoir, Tai Yu Ling, Wuling, Taroko Gorge, Central Mountain Range in its surroundings. Rooms Guests are offered an array of accommodation units that are designed in modern style and outfitted with standard amenities such as hair dryer, tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, internet access and television. Restaurant The Chun Jing Hillview Villa's Flavor Restaurant serves authentic delicacies for guests to enjoy in comfortable atmosphere. Guests can also unwind with fine drinks and tasty dishes in elegant setting of the cafe, after a tiring day.

Junyi Garden Resort Village Nantou City

Location Located in Ren Ai Township, the Junyi Garden Resort Village in Nantou is surrounded by mountains. This property is in vicinity to Ji Ji Xian, Hehuan Mountain and Wen Wu Chao. Rooms This resort boasts of comfortable accommodation units that are well designed and furnished with modern living facilities for the comfort of guests. Restaurant The Junyi Garden Resort's restaurant serves delicious dished in informal setting for guests to enjoy. Guests can also sit back and relax with a sip of fine drink in tranquil atmosphere of the bar.

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Del Lago Hotel Nantou City

Excellent place for holiday. Bike to free for house guest. Can check with front desk for fishing. Hotel is opened 2006. 02/09DH It's white building. ... 0 miles away

$5600 TWD+

Sun Moon Lake Chinatrust Hotel

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