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Alishan Mist Forest & Railway Heritage
Explore the forest and misty scenery of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, then visit the Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park to discover its railway heritage.
WHY THIS JOURNEY
Four Taiwan Layers from Alishan Mist to Taipei Nights
An island contour rises from Taoyuan hot-spring calm and Taichung city lines into Alishan mist, then flows through Sun Moon Lake, Jiufen and Taipei after dark.
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Sun Moon Lake Cruise & Wenwu Temple
See mountain-framed Sun Moon Lake from the water, then visit Wenwu Temple on the lakeside slope; both experiences are included in the journey.
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One Night at South Garden Hot Spring Resort
The tour includes one night at South Garden Hot Spring Resort or similar, easing into Taiwan with a hot-spring atmosphere. We will confirm the actual hotel, room type and available facilities before departure.
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Jiufen Hillside Lanes & Taipei Nights
Jiufen is defined by hillside lanes, old-street character and Taiwanese snacks; Ximending then shifts the mood to Taipei's bright, youthful city energy.
DAY BY DAY
Taiwan · Alishan, Sun Moon Lake & Hot Spring — the full journey
DAY 01
KUALA LUMPUR ✈ TAOYUAN
- Meet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and board the flight we arrange for your selected departure to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
- After arrival, visit the Taoyuan Zhongzheng Arts and Cultural District.
- Check in at South Garden Hot Spring Resort or similar and enjoy the dinner we arrange.
DAY 02
TAOYUAN → NANLIAO → NANZHUANG → TAICHUNG
- Visit the Nanliao Fish Scale Steps.
- Explore Nanzhuang Old Street, including Osmanthus Alley and the century-old post office.
- Visit the National Taichung Theater.
- Continue to Yizhong Shopping District.
DAY 03
TAICHUNG → ALISHAN → CHIAYI
- Explore Alishan National Forest Recreation Area on foot.
- Visit the Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park.
- Visit Hinoki Village.
- Continue to Wenhua Road Night Market in Chiayi.
DAY 04
CHIAYI → SUN MOON LAKE → COASTAL TAICHUNG
- Visit Sun Moon Lake, including the boat ride and Wenwu Temple.
- Visit Gaomei Wetlands for the coastal wetland landscape; conditions vary with tides and weather.
- Browse Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port; the Ferris wheel is at own expense.
DAY 05
TAICHUNG → TAIPEI & JIUFEN
- Visit the Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence Garden.
- Visit the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine.
- Explore Jiufen Old Street for hillside lanes and Taiwanese snacks.
- Continue to Ximending in the evening.
DAY 06
TAIPEI FREE DAY → TAOYUAN AIRPORT
- Enjoy free time in Taipei after breakfast; guests arrange their own lunch and dinner that day.
- We arrange the transfer to Taoyuan Airport. For the 24 Oct 2026 departure, guests travel to the airport on the evening of 29 Oct for the D7 379 flight departing at 00:20 on 30 Oct, with check-in completed the previous evening.
DAY 07
ARRIVE KUALA LUMPUR
- Take the D7 379 return flight we arrange for the 24 Oct 2026 departure and arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 05:10, concluding the journey.
Flight details
AirAsia X D7 378
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 09:20
✈Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 14:25
AirAsia X D7 379
Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 00:20
✈Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 05:10
The D7 378 and D7 379 flights above apply only to the 24 Oct 2026 departure. For other departures, we will provide the corresponding flights and timings at booking and before travel.
Where you stay
Taoyuan
South Garden Hot Spring Resort or similar
Taichung · two nights in total
Taichung GOGO Hotel / CU Hotel or similar; stays occur on nights 2 and 4
Chiayi
Chiayi Orient Luxury Hotel or similar
Taipei
Taipei 5-star Courtyard by Marriott Hotel or similar
What the package covers
Included
- We arrange group return flights for the selected departure
- We arrange five hotel nights or similar, twin sharing
- We arrange five breakfasts, four lunches, one dinner and two meals on board
- We arrange group transport, sightseeing and the Sun Moon Lake boat ride
Not included
- Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Port Ferris wheel and lunch and dinner on Day 6
PLEASE NOTE
Shopping Stop Arrangement
The journey includes the following four shopping stops. We will coordinate the visits around each day's route, traffic and operating hours, with the dates and times confirmed in the pre-departure itinerary.
- Tea House
- Aboriginal Local Products Centre
- Pixiu Tianlu Museum
- Souvenir Shop
TASTE
Flavours on the journey
We arrange five breakfasts, four lunches, one dinner and two meals on board, including Sun Moon Lake cuisine, King Ping dumplings, Alishan cuisine and Chinese cuisine. If local operations require a change, we will arrange an equivalent meal and advise guests before departure.
ROUTE
Route at a glance
✈Kuala Lumpur · Taoyuan
1Nanliao · Nanzhuang · Taichung
2Alishan · Chiayi
3Sun Moon Lake · Gaomei
4Taipei · Jiufen
✈Taoyuan · Kuala Lumpur
Seasonal weather & packing
City conditions are generally mild; carry light rain protection and a light layer for mornings and evenings.
Evenings can be cooler, so bring a warmer outer layer and flexible layers underneath.
Choose breathable layers, a rain-resistant shell and comfortable walking shoes.
Mornings and evenings in the Alishan highlands are cooler; bring a warm layer and water-resistant shell, and we will provide weather guidance before the selected departure.
CurrencyNew Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
TimeNo time difference from Malaysia
Power110V · bring a universal travel adapter
Baggage20kg checked + 7kg cabin
DEPARTURES
Choose a departure to enquire
Choose the date that suits you, then enquire for seats and the final fare.
| Date / Origin | Fare | Status | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 4,388 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 3,888 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 4,388 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 3,788 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 3,888 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 4,488 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 4,288 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 3,888 | Guaranteed Departure | Enquire for this date |
BEYOND TRAVEL
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