Use your 1 Day Taipei Double-Decker sightseeing Bus ticket to explore Taipei! The validity period of the ticket is from 09:10-20:00 (Hop on and hop off in the daytime. Go on Red or Blue Line without any limitations). The Red Route takes in Taipei 101, Huashan 1914 Creative Park, etc. The Blue Route takes in the Shilin Official Residence, National Palace Museum, etc. There is onboard Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean audio-guide information. Below are landmarks STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Blue Route ● Shilin Official Residence Featuring exquisite Chinese garden-style landscaping, with Western-style flower gardens blended in, there is a wonderful spring rose bloom here each year, plus chrysanthemum, orchid, and other exhibitions when in season. ● National Palace Museum The NPM has approximately 690,000 cultural treasures in its collection, most from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, including paintings, sculptures, books, and other precious artefacts. This is a must-visit spot when in Taipei.

Red Route ● National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall The memorial hall is well known for its blue and white exterior. It hosts regular cultural-arts exhibits and a popular hourly changing-of-the-guard ceremony. On its two sides are the National Theatre and National Concert Hall. ● Xinyi & Yongkang Crossroads (Yongkang Commercial Area) Near MRT Dongmen Station, this area is renowned for its unique shops and diverse dining, such as Din Tai Fung's xiaolongbao , noodle dishes at Yong Kang Beef Noodles, and shaved ice with mango. The area also has many cafés of character. ● Taipei 101 This skyscraper is Taiwan's most iconic landmark. In the mall at its base are global-brand boutiques and premium restaurants. The entire city can be taken in at a glance from the 89th floor Observatory.

Red Route ● Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station)　　 This old tobacco-factory complex has been transformed into a thriving cross-domain creative experimentation space blending cultural-creative, performance, and commercial functions. Culture vultures love the constant cultural-arts performances and exhibits and on-site Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store. ● Huashan 1914 Creative Park (Ministry of Audit) This is a key development base for Taipei's cultural-creative industry, with facilities for meetings, exhibits, and performances. There is also a creative weekend market and irregular outdoor concerts. It is a splendid showcase of local cultural creative artistic dynamism.

To be picked up by English speaking guide and drive to Taroko Gorge via the world’s fifth longest highway tunnel (12.9km) and the breathtaking east coast cliff highway. Photo stop at Chinshui Cliff. Arrive Taroko National Park, the only marble gorge in the world. With its marble-walled gorges, lush flora and mountainous landscapes, Taroko is one of Taiwan's most stunning locations. It is a sanctuary for half of Taiwan's plant and animal species. - Taroko National Park is still under repair following the damage caused by several earthquakes, with only limited access hours. - At present, only the Taroko Visitor Centre and Taroko Archway are open for visitors to stop and explore. - The journey will include a scenic drive through the gorge, passing by landmarks such as Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Tunnel of Nine Turns, Cimu Bridge, and Cimu Pavilion. While most of these sites remain closed for safety reasons, guests can stop and visit Xiande Temple.

After breakfast, drive to Sun Moon Lake via the picturesque Central Cross-Island Highway and Wuling on Mt. Hehuan , the highest spot (3275m above sea level) of the highway and the best place to have a panoramic view over the Central Mountain Ranges.

Continue to Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and drive along the lake to indulge yourself in the natural beauty all around, visiting Wen-wu Temple with beautiful lake view.

Visit Holy Monk Shrine, Ita Thao Village, and Tse En Pagoda that dotted along the lakeside hill.

Drive to Tainan, a historical capital city established since 16th century.

Take a walking tour around Anping Fort, and old street area, which is one of the most historical streets. Immerse yourself in the blended atmosphere of traditional Chinese and modern Taiwanese culture.

Chihkan Tower is one of the historic sites of Tainan, founded in 1653 by Dutch as the control centre of Taiwan.

The first Confucius Temple in Taiwan, founded in 1665. And walk around this area.

Visit the biggest monastery in Taiwan, Foguangshan Monastery. Visit the Main Shrine, and Buddhist Museum. You will have a light vegetarian lunch at the monastery.

The biggest city in the Southern Taiwan. Check in the hotel in the late afternoon. You can enjoy the beautiful night view when taking a stroll on your own, or visit the famous Liuho Night Market to have an understanding about the local night life.

Visit Dragon & Tiger Pagoda; Spring & Autumn Pavilion at Lotus Pond. Enjoy some leisurely walk around Lotus Pond Scenic Area or enjoy a cup of coffee at a local café.

Drive north to Lukang, located in cerntral Taiwan and was one of the top three important economic and transport hubs in earlier times. Visit Lungshan temple.

Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport or hotels in Taipei (for those who have an post tour hotel accommodation). ** If clients don’t want to drop off at Taoyuan International Airport on the route, they will be transferred to Taipei City and make their own arrangements for airport transfer.