Southern Taiwan Highlights

– Board the High-Speed Rail in Taipei; arrive in Kaohsiung in under two hours. – Fo Guang Shan Monastery (1 h): Tour the world’s tallest bronze seated Buddha and learn about Taiwanese Buddhism. – Pier-2 Art Center (30 min): Wander this vibrant repurposed warehouse district of galleries and street art. – Cijin Island: Ferry over, tour by bike or trishaw, and sample fresh seafood. – Liuhe Tourist Night Market (1 h 30 min): Taste Kaohsiung specialties-seafood congee, papaya milk, stinky tofu and more. Meals: None | Accommodation: Kaohsiung

– Kenting National Park: Explore Taiwan’s first national park-coastal trails, coral formations, and tropical beaches. – Maobitou Park (20 min): See the “Cat’s Nose” rock formation perched above the sea. – Eluanbi Lighthouse (40 min): Visit this historic Qing-era beacon at Taiwan’s southern tip. – Longpan Park (1 h): Stroll grasslands atop coral limestone cliffs with Pacific Ocean vistas. – Hengchun Old Town (30 min): Admire century-old city walls in this preserved historic district. Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Kaohsiung

– Morning High-Speed Rail to Tainan. – Fort Provintia (30 min): Discover this 1653 Dutch fortress, now a national monument. – Anping Old Fort (30 min): Explore the East India Company’s former stronghold. – Anping Tree House (30 min): See banyan roots entwined through a 19th-century warehouse. – Yanping County King’s Temple (30 min): Visit the only Qing-era Hokkien-style temple honoring Zheng Chenggong. – Evening High-Speed Rail back to Taipei; private transfer to your hotel. Meals: None | Accommodation: Taipei

Enjoy breakfast, then your guide will escort you to Taipei Taoyuan Airport for your flight home or onward destination. Meals: None | Accommodation: N/A