Tour Taiwan by Train
13 Day Tour, from £3095 per person
Travel through the incredible network of trains that link the bustling Taipei with Taiwan’s national parks and historic towns. From the capital take an excursion on the scenic 8-mile Pingxi Line past mountain cliffs and waterfalls, stopping at small traditional mining towns along the way.
To explore the country’s stunningly beautiful mountainous interior, tale the wonderful tilting Taroko Express to Taroko Gorge or embark on a journey to the famous Forest Train to Alishan and be sure to rise early the following day to watch the sun rise over Taiwan's highest mountain.
Tour Itinerary
Land in Taipei. Transfer to the hotel and check in for three nights. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Enjoy a full day city sightseeing tour of Taipei including the city's oldest temple, Longshan, Ching Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the observation deck of Taipei 101 the tallest building in Asia and second tallest in the world, and the National Palace Museum, which holds an extensive Chinese treasure collection. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure or take an optional night market tour. (B,L)
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and transfer to Taipei train station for journey by train to Ruifang before switching to the 8-mile long Pingxi line, a beautiful stretch of rail originally used to transport coal. Savour the beauty of mountain cliffs, streams and waterfalls along the way and experience the rustic lifestyle of country villages and small mining towns. Stop off at any of the 12 stations along the route with your one day pass. Return to Taipei in the afternoon. (B,L)
Transfer to Taipei train station and board the tilting Taroko Express train for the journey to Taroko Gorge National Park. At Taroko, enjoy a tour of the gorge including the Tunnel of Nine Turns, Swallow Grotto and the Eternal Spring Shrine. Check in to a guesthouse inside the park for two nights. (B,L,D)
Day free to explore Taroko Gorge National Park at your leisure. (B)
With your guide head south along the east coast, visiting Sansientai, Tunghe and Siaoyeliou en route. Arrive in Chihpen, a hot spring village, and check into the hotel for an overnight stay. Enjoy the natural hot spring for the remainder of the day. (B,L,D)
Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to Taitung train station for train to Chiayi, the closest station to Alishan. Arrive in Chiayi and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay. (B)
Depart for Alishan by Forest Train on a journey taking around 3 1/2 hours - one of three rare mountain trains in the world. Local weather condition may mean we have to take this trip by car. On arrival check in to the hotel for an overnight stay before a embarking upon a short trek around the Alishan Giant Tree area. (B,L,D)
Rise early before breakfast to catch the famous Alishan sunrise train which travels through the mountains. Later, head to Sun Moon Lake by car, arriving in the evening. Overnight at Sun Moon Lake for 2 nights (B,L,D)
Enjoy a cruise to enjoy the beauty of Taiwan’s most famous beauty spot. Visit Wen Wu Temple and take a short hike around the lake. The afternoon will be at leisure when you can opt to take the cable car to Formosa Aboriginal Culture village, hire bikes to follow the path around the lake or simply enjoy the facilities of your hotel. (B,L)
Transfer to Checheng train station for train to Changhua station. Here, visit the round house before taking the train to Taichung. On arrival inTaichung, transfer to the hotel and check in for an overnight stay. (B,L,D)
Transfer to Taichung station and take the high speed railway to Taipei. Once in Taipei transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of your final day at leisure in the city. (B)
Today is at leisure until returning to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Pricing Information
13 day tour, from £3095 per person
(Single person supplement + £935)
Price Includes
- Accommodation in guesthouses and 3 star hotels with breakfast
- Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All transfers
- Train tickets and transportation throughout
- Sightseeing with English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees on sightseeing tours
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
Tour Route Map
- Taiwan, Taipei
- Taiwan, Pingxi
- Taiwan, Taipei
- Taiwan, Taroko National Park
- Taiwan, Chiayi
- Taiwan, Alishan
- Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake
- Taiwan, Tai Chung
- Taiwan, Taipei
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