Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Taoyuan. Upon arrival, head for dinner before transferring to the hotel. Thereafter, you can explore the cosmopolitan metropolis at leisure.

After breakfast, journey to Taiwan’s second largest city, Taichung. Marvel at a collection of adorable miniature displays and gorgeous blossoms ranging from sunflowers to tulips at the famous Chung-she Flower Garden. Next, explore Gaomei Wetlands, where the land and sea meets. It is a grassy and muddy tidal flat where you can catch the sea breeze and spot hundreds of crabs, mud-skippers, and rare birds! Thereafter, make your way to Nantou, which is home to the largest body of water in Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake. Sail across the lake on a cruise to appreciate its beauty and tranquillity. End the day at Wenwu Temple, located on the north side of Sun Moon Lake. This imposing temple structure has faux northern Chinese-style temple architecture and superb natural lookouts.

This morning, make a stop at an aboriginal specialty product center before heading to Alishan National Scenic Area, which features green valleys, seas of clouds hugging high-altitude peaks, Japanese-built trains, and world-class sunrises. Along the way, stopover at Fenchihu, just like how passengers and train personnel of the old Alishan forest trains would do. You will feel as if you have travelled back in time as you stroll along Fenchihu Old Street, where you will see many shops within old buildings selling nostalgic merchandise. Understand why Fenchihu was one of the largest and most important railway stations of Alishan Forest Railway at the historic Fenchihu Railway Station. Thereafter, arrive at Alishan National Scenic Area, where you will proceed to the famous Sister Lakes that encompasses a tragic folktale. Stroll along the trail and enjoy the different scenery in four seasons: flowers in spring, summer escapes, maple trees in autumn and clouds in winter.

Rise and shine early today to catch the sunrise train to Dueigaoyue Station, where you can watch the highly sought-after sunrise. If you are lucky, you may even witness a natural phenomenon known as the “sea of clouds”, where a thick blanket of red-tinted cloud will gather around the mountain peak. Embark on an educational and stress-relieving adventure and gain a deeper understanding of the mysterious Tsou people at Tsou Veoveoana Cultural & Creative Park. Furthermore, enjoy the Tsou people’s dance and music through a captivating and stunning live performance. Visit the Sika Deer Sanctuary next to the park to enjoy deer feeding while they bow their heads to you. In Taiwan, it is always tea time. Tea – black, green, or oolong, is the first thing served at restaurants without you even asking for it. Visit a Tea Cultural Centre to find out how and why Taiwan is immersed in tea. Then, make a stop at Painted Animation Lane, a small alleyway featuring colourful paintings of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters. It is said that these paintings were painted by the owner of the motorcycle shop next door, who is an anime fan, and new paintings are added from time to time. So, come and look out for your favourite characters.This evening, indulge in an exciting assortment of clothing stalls, game stations, and food stalls at Taichung’s biggest night market, Fengjia Night Market. The long day will come to an end when you check-in to a hot spring resort, where you can rejuvenate yourself in either the public hot spring or your in-room hot spring tub.

After breakfast, proceed to Miaoli to visit Flower Home Leisure Farm, where you will be captivated by the beautiful landscape with lovely garden sculptures and wide variety of flowers including lavenders and other seasonal flowers. Enjoy hands on DIY Tea Tree Oil Insect Repellent with your beloved family or friends. Next, admire one of the masterpieces of Taiwan’s railway history, Yutengping Bridge, built from brick blocks mixed with glutinous rice and lime in 1907. Unfortunately, it was damaged in disastrous earthquakes and its broken arches remain is now known as Remains of Longteng Bridge. Later, enjoy seasonal fruit picking at a local fruit farm before travelling to Hsinchu. Enjoy shopping spree at Far Eastern Big City Shopping Mall, the largest department store in Hsinchu City and Northern Taiwan, offering more than 600 brands in a collection of supermarkets, shops, entertainment and movie theatres.

Today, head to Taiwan’s cultural, economic, and political centre, Taipei. On the way, journey to Shifen Old Street’s collection of alleys and lanes lined with stalls selling local snacks and souvenirs. Though commercialised, it still retains rustic vintage vibes and the charms of yesteryear. Here, you can experience the simple joy of lighting and releasing of sky lanterns with your fellow travellers. Write your wishes on the sky lantern and may all your wishes come true. Next, stopover at a Pearl Cultural Centre, Pineapple Cake Store, and Pixiu Lucky Charm Centre before making your way to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, erected in honour and memory of its namesake. It encompasses a variety of biodiversity and garden landscaping, making it a fine place for visitors to both enjoy cultural sightseeing and get close to nature. Tonight, immerse yourself in the vibrant ambience of Ximending, the famed entertainment and shopping area, and the mecca for youth culture in Taipei.

A hybrid between cosmopolitan and traditional, Taipei has a long history of cultivating cultural movements and diverse populations. From jazz fanatics to tea connoisseurs, today’s Taipei is filled with artistic, colourful people who will not hesitate to befriend you. Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure with your complimentary 1-Day Taipei Metro Pass, which allows you to enjoy unlimited travel on the Taipei Metro in the same day!

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Arrival at Singapore.