Best of Taipei

(5 Days – Departs Daily on a Private Basis)

Experience the best of Taipei, the fascinating capital of Taiwan, on this private Taiwan tour, including amazing Taiwanese cuisine, unforgettable art treasures, beautiful traditional temples and lively night markets.

During flexible private touring with your own guide and driver, visit the renowned National Palace Museum, the repository of the imperial Chinese art collection, to see masterpieces of painting, porcelain, jade carving, calligraphy and other arts. Visit beautiful Longshan Temple and other Buddhist and Taoist temples that bustle with worshippers at all hours. At an atmospheric local tea house, sample Taiwan's acclaimed tea, such as delicate mountain-grown oolong. Walk through the historic port district and along backstreets where shops inside evocative, century-old buildings offer Taiwanese specialties. Stop by the landmark Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial to learn about one of the founding fathers of modern Taiwan. Venture up Taipei 101—among the tallest buildings in the world—for panoramic views over the city and mountains. Also enjoy time to browse for Taiwanese crafts, such as high-quality ceramics and glassware, or explore the shops at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.

One evening, visit the renowned Shilin night market, a vast indoor-outdoor emporium of tiny shops and food stalls offering Taiwanese delicacies.

One day, enjoy private hiking and scenic touring in Yangmingshan National Park, an expanse of lush green volcanic mountains on the edge of the city. Alternatively, take a private excursion to the charming historic district of Sanxia and the Yingge Ceramics Museum to learn more about Taiwanese ceramics. Other options include visiting the traditional Lin Antai House, exploring the hot springs village of Beitou, private cooking classes, and other interesting museums and temples. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can also arrange reservations at the finest restaurants in Taipei and tickets to performances of puppet theater, Chinese opera and Cloud Gate Dance Theater.

Taiwan combines well with other destinations in Asia, such as Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Taipei Fast-track airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 4 nights Day 2 Taipei Full-day flexible private tour. Evening night market visit Day 3 Taipei Full-day flexible private tour Day 4 Taipei & environs Private hiking and scenic touring in Yangmingshan National Park or private excursion to Yingge and Sanxia Day 5 Depart Taipei Private airport transfer. Fast-track departure assistance

Hotels

Taipei: Mandarin Oriental, Taipei

Cost

$5,660 Per person (double occupancy)