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Taiwan, China 9-Day Island Tour · Mountains, Sea, and the East Coast
9 days / 8 nights · Taipei / Sun Moon Lake / Alishan

Taiwan, China 9-Day Island Tour · Mountains, Sea, and the East Coast

Taipei / Sun Moon Lake / Alishan · 9 Days · Moderate

Reference Price

$1,150Rise / Person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group2–8 people
IntensityModerate
Best seasonMar–May / Sep–Nov
Traffichigh-speed rail + chartered car
AccommodationTaipei 3 nights + Sun Moon Lake 2 nights + Alishan 1 night + Kaohsiung 2 nights
Departure MonthMarch–May / September–November
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Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

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Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, and Kaohsiung Kenting, a nine-day trip around Taiwan, including mountains, lakes, and the sea.

Day-by-day itinerary9 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Arrive in Taipei · National Palace Museum

    DestinationEverywhere → Taipei

    Meals
    Meals are self-managed
    Accommodation
    Taipei Hotel
    Transport
    Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
    Distance
    Within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailArrive in Taipei from various locations, with a dedicated airport or station pick-up to hotel. Free time in the afternoon.
    National Palace Museum

  2. DestinationTaipei City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Taipei Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailShilin Night Market
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  3. DestinationTaipei → Sun Moon Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Taipei Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed rail / tour bus→ Sun Moon Lake
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailIn
    the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus from Yangmingshan to Sun Moon Lake, and stay overnight there.

  4. DestinationSun Moon Lake urban area

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Sun Moon Lake Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailSun Moon Lake
    Huanhuan Xuanguang Temple

  5. DestinationSun Moon Lake → Alishan

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Sun Moon Lake Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed rail / Tour bus → Alishan
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailFormosan Aboriginal Culture Village
    Xiangshan Visitor Center
    In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Alishan, overnight stay in Alishan.

  6. DestinationAlishan City Area

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Alishan Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailAlishan Forest Railway
    Zhushan Sunrise

  7. DestinationAlishan → Taipei

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Alishan Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed rail / Tour bus → Taipei
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailFenqihu
    Sun Moon Lake
    In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Taipei, overnight stay in Taipei.

  8. DestinationTaipei City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Taipei Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailIn the morning, go to Taipei, settle in and start the day's itinerary.
    National Palace Museum
    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
    Ximending
    Shilin Night Market

  9. DestinationTaipei → Airport/Train Station Transfer

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Not included
    Transport
    Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailJiufen
    Shifen
    Yangmingshan
    According to flight or train schedule, private transfer to airport/train station, end of itinerary.
Key facts
Departure pointGather in Taipei, disperse at Alishan
Number of people in a group2–8 person small group
Recommended monthMar–May / Sep–Nov
AccommodationTaipei 3 nights + Sun Moon Lake 2 nights + Alishan 1 night + Kaohsiung 2 nights
TrafficHigh-speed rail Chartered car
IntensityModerate
ProvinceTaiwan, China

Route Overview

The entire journey is 9 days, following the path of "Taipei / Sun Moon Lake / Alishan." The pace is arranged as "one city per segment," with high-speed rail as the main mode between cities, and flights used for segments where travel time exceeds 5 hours.

Cities and Highlights on This Route

  • Taipei: National Palace Museum · Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall · Ximending · Shilin Night Market · Jiufen
  • Sun Moon Lake: Cycling around Sun Moon Lake · Xuanguang Temple · Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village · Xiangshan Visitor Center
  • Alishan: Alishan Forest Railway · Zhushan Sunrise · Fenqihu · Sun Moon Lake

Province

This route belongs to Taiwan, China. Other options with different durations in the same province are available for comparison; you can also customize your own pace.

Costs include

  • Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
  • First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
  • Full Chinese-speaking guide and driver services
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance

Cost not included

  • International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan/person/day)
  • Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
  • Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 yuan/person/day)

Booking Reminder

Popular scenic spots (the Forbidden City, Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, etc.) have real-name visit limits, so it is recommended to make a reservation 15–30 days in advance. High-speed train tickets go on sale 15 days before departure; they sell out on the first day during peak season, so be sure to set a reminder. For high-altitude routes (Tibet, Qinghai, Western Sichuan), a health certificate is required, and it is recommended to take Rhodiola 7 days in advance. Seniors over 60 and children under 1.2 meters should be noted when booking; ticket prices and bed arrangements are handled separately. All itineraries can be adjusted by month, number of days, and traveling companions. For details, see 'Customized Itinerary'.