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TAIWAN TOUR: GOLDEN JOURNEY TO THE JEWEL ISLAND

Tour code: TW031.055 days 4 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 23,990,000 VND

13,990,000 VND

If you want to explore Taiwan thoroughly in one trip, begin your journey in the south and take your time passing through cities that carry the distinctive colors of Taiwan. You will visit not only famous destinations but also an experience-rich journey where culture, scenery and modern city life blend together. The first stop is Kaohsiung, a dynamic port city with youthful urban spaces and a lively pace of life. From Kaohsiung, the journey continues to Tainan, a region rich in historical depth and culture, where ancient buildings, long-standing streets and local everyday life create a truly charming Taiwan. Continuing on to Taichung, you will find a youthful, creative city with many interesting photo spots and colorful urban spaces. Finally, the journey ends in Taipei, the vibrant capital of Taiwan, where modern buildings, bustling districts, appealing cuisine and traditional cultural heritage all coexist. Four destinations, four colors, one memorable journey through a Taiwan that feels both familiar and fresh, keeping beautiful moments along every road!

Highlights

  • Complimentary one-stop ride ticket on the Formosa Metro
  • Complimentary sky lantern ticket at Shifen Old Street
  • Complimentary ticket to Chihkan Tower – the most famous historical witness of over three centuries in Tainan
  • Complimentary bubble tea – the unmissable "national drink"
  • Free Sun Moon Lake cruise ticket
  • Visit Fo Guang Shan, the Buddhist capital of Taiwan
  • Admire the magnificent beauty of the Temple of Heavenly Origin
  • Enjoy distinctive local food at famous night markets: Liuho, Fengjia and Ximending

Sights: Kaohsiung - Tainan - Taichung - Taipei - Experience making pineapple cakes and releasing wish lanterns

Itinerary

Meet at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The Gateway Travel tour guide will welcome the group and assist with check-in for the flight to Kaohsiung (Taiwan).
Scheduled flight: VJ 886 SGN – KHH 07:30 11:40 (Meals are not included on board)
Upon arrival at Kaohsiung Airport, the local guide will assist you with immigration procedures. The group has a late lunch. Afterwards, the local guide and coach take the group to visit Kaohsiung:

Fo Guang Shan: With more than 20 pagodas, halls and stately pathways, Fo Guang Shan is a gathering place for a large number of Buddhist devotees. The seated Buddha stands tall, striking for its gentle smile against the blue sky. At 108 m, it is currently the tallest bronze Buddha statue in the world. Two rows of stupas form twin walls that shelter the path leading up to the Buddha. Fo Guang Shan also houses thousands of precious gold-plated Buddha statues. In particular, visitors can admire one million copies of the Heart Sutra, each hand-copied by hundreds of people, along with precious treasures at the heart of the Buddha Memorial Hall, including a rare Buddha tooth relic found nowhere else in the world (Fo Guang Shan's new section closes on Tuesdays each week; depending on the actual situation, the group will visit either the new or the old section).

Phật Quang Sơn
Fo Guang Shan
The Formosa Boulevard metro station is famous for its striking architecture and meaningful design. It has been voted one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world. The “Dome of Light” uses Domelight art made up of 4,500 panes of glass, forming the largest public art installation of single glass panels in the world. Guests will experience one metro ride here.
Trạm tàu điện ngầm Formosa
Formosa Metro Station
You are free to enjoy the famous Taiwanese milk tea. (The company treats each guest to one serving)

After dinner at a local restaurant, the tour guide takes the group to the hotel to check in and rest.
In the evening, you are free to shop and enjoy local specialties at Liuho Night Market, the largest and most famous night market in Kaohsiung, with well-known dishes such as stir-fried seafood, black salted fish roe, Zha Bing, and milk tea in many flavors…

Chợ đêm Lục Hợp
Liuho Night Market
Overnight in Kaohsiung.

You have breakfast at the hotel. The group checks out, and the tour guide takes the group to Tainan, the most historic city in Taiwan, known for its deep history, spiritual culture and rich cuisine. The group visits:
Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia), which began as a 17th-century Dutch fort and was later transformed into a structure with strong East Asian character, featuring curved tile roofs and weathered red-brick walls. It is a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western architecture, creating a rare and unique beauty.

Xích Khảm Lâu
Chihkan Tower
Shennong Street is a historic old street that was once a busy trading route hundreds of years ago. Hidden among narrow alleys, it stands out for its rows of well-preserved old houses, high-hanging lanterns and an atmosphere full of nostalgia. Shennong Street is like a “living museum”, preserving the essence of culture and the rhythm of life from the past in the heart of the modern city.
Phố cổ Thần Nông
Shennong Street
You have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, the group continues to visit:
Tea shop, a Taiwanese specialty: You are free to explore, shop, learn about and taste the famous teas of Taiwan.
The group has dinner: hot pot buffet at a local restaurant.
The coach takes the group back to the hotel to check in and rest.
In the evening, you may freely explore and enjoy Taiwanese specialties such as fresh sausage, stinky tofu, candied hawthorn on a stick, giant fried squid, braised pork over rice, Hou milk buns and pineapple cakes… at Fengjia Night Market.
Chợ đêm Phùng Giáp
Fengjia Night Market
Overnight in Taichung.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. The tour guide takes the group to Nantou, known as the “heart” of the island for its stunning natural scenery. There, the group visits:
A boat ride on Sun Moon Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Taiwan. The lake gets its lovely name from its shape: standing in the middle of the lake and looking west, it resembles a crescent moon, while looking east, it forms a round shape like the sun. Each season brings a completely different beauty to the scenery around Sun Moon Lake, which is sure to impress you.

Đi thuyền trên Hồ Nhật Nguyệt
Boat ride on Sun Moon Lake
You have lunch at a local restaurant.
Continuing the journey, the group visits:
Wenwu Temple, dedicated to Confucius and Guan Gong, located to the north of Sun Moon Lake. The temple is designed in the style of Taiwanese temples, rising from low to high in traditional red and gold tones. Visitors are drawn in by the solemn atmosphere blended into the poetic scenery.
Văn Võ Miếu
Wenwu Temple
Ganoderma shop: You learn about Taiwan's specialty lingzhi mushroom, a must-have gift for family and friends.
The group has dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Taichung.

You have breakfast at the hotel. The group checks out, and the tour guide takes you to Taipei, where East Asian tradition meets modern development. The city has the convenient MRT public transport system and bustling night markets. You will visit:
Shopping at a pixiu shop, learning about feng shui culture as applied by the people of Taiwan.
Shifen Old Village, a small village with an all-encompassing historic atmosphere, where wishes come true. Here, you should not miss the traditional sky lantern release. Each lantern that rises carries good wishes and dreams (4 guests per lantern).

Thả đèn trời tại Làng cổ Thập Phần
Sky lantern release at Shifen Old Village
Shifen Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Taiwan, known as the “Niagara of Asia”. You can admire the untouched and poetic natural scenery: the waterfall pouring down like soft silk, the calm lake at its base, and the picturesque landscape of primeval forest around it.
Thác nước Thập Phần
Shifen Waterfall
The group has lunch at a local restaurant.
Taipei 101, a 101-story tower (excluding the observatory ticket), a source of pride for the people of Taiwan and ranked among the top 10 tallest buildings in the world at 508 m. Visitors can go up to the observatory to take in views of the whole of Taipei and shop at the mall inside the building.
Tháp Taipei 101
Taipei 101 Tower
Free time for shopping and food experiences at the bustling Ximending night market, a lively shopping and entertainment district with a wide variety of goods and food such as Yonghe soy milk, grilled rice cakes, Ay-chung noodles, ice cream, milk tea…
Chợ đêm Tây Môn Đinh
Ximending Night Market
Overnight at a hotel in Taipei/Xinbei/Taoyuan.

You have breakfast and check out of the hotel.
The group visits and takes part in activities:
Specialty shop: You will be guided by staff in making a Taiwanese specialty cake, then free time to browse and buy cakes with Taiwanese flavors as gifts for loved ones.
The coach continues the journey to Beitou, known as the hidden gem of Taipei. The group visits:
Wuji Tianyuan Temple is a unique and magnificent spiritual architectural masterpiece in Tamsui, with a round five-story tower 60 meters high, imposing and enigmatic. Set against the slopes of majestic mountains and overlooking the vast strait, the temple opens up a paradise of ever-changing visuals throughout all four seasons. You will fall in love with the place when you see cherry blossoms painting a heavenly scene in spring, marvel at the crystal-clear summer sky with its sea breeze, or be captivated by the romantic, quiet mood when the trees turn golden in autumn.

Đền Thiên Nguyên Vô Cực
Wuji Tianyuan Temple
You have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the group continues to visit:
Tamsui Old Street is a romantic, nostalgic riverside paradise where you can experience one of the most romantic lifestyles on the outskirts of Taipei. The district captivates all the senses with an “addictive” food street, where giant flower-shaped pineapple cakes give off a tempting aroma, alongside A-gei and the famous iron eggs that always delight food lovers.
Phố cổ Đạm Thủy
Tamsui Old Street
Tamsui Old Presbyterian Church is the most classic and romantic red-brick Gothic architectural landmark in northern Taiwan, preserving the century-long story of the legendary missionary Mackay. With its proud pointed bell tower and brilliantly colored stained-glass windows, this church is not only a solemn heritage site but also a dreamy sunset check-in spot by the picturesque Tamsui River.
Nhà thờ Trưởng lão Tamsui
Tamsui Old Presbyterian Church
Then the coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the return flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
You have a light dinner at the airport.
Scheduled flight: VJ843 TPE – SGN 19:00 – 21:25
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport. The tour concludes; we bid farewell and look forward to welcoming you on your next journey.
(The programme sequence may change depending on the actual situation of the tour, but all sightseeing stops in the programme are guaranteed).

Note: Flower blooming and fading depend greatly on weather conditions at the time of visit. This is a force majeure situation. We appreciate your understanding.

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
9 Jan 202713 Jan 202713,990,000 VND13,990,000 VND+6,000,000 VND
16 Jan 202720 Jan 202714,990,000 VND14,990,000 VND+6,000,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary includes 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage (In case of purchasing a tour with separate tickets: according to the airline's conditions).
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Overnight at 3 - 4 star standard hotels: 2 adults per room, triple rooms will be arranged when necessary and notified to guests in advance.
Expected hotels:
- Kaohsiung: Fish Hotel/ J Hotel/ Kingstown Hotel or equivalent
- Taichung: Palmer Hotel/ CU Hotel/ Stay Hotel or equivalent
- Taoyuan/ New Taipei: Lido Hotel Resort/ Jingyongquan/ The Loft or equivalent
- Taipei: Delight Hotel/ Papa Whale Hotel Ximending/ Capital Songshan Hotel or equivalent
Transportation for transfers and sightseeing according to the program
Entrance fees for sites listed in the program
Meals according to the program
Gifts from the travel company.
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Travel insurance with a maximum contract value of 735,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 85 and above pay an additional separate travel insurance package (fee depends on the itinerary and the guest's age).
Tour guide from Vietnam throughout the program and a tour guide meeting the group from Taiwan.
Guanhong tourist visa/E-visa for the group
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - calculated from the date of re-entry to Vietnam).
Single room supplement.
Excess baggage, transportation outside the program.
Surcharge for foreign nationals: 500,000 VND
Guests with Taiwanese nationality or residing in Taiwan are not accepted
Cost of a Vietnam re-entry visa if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry Vietnam visa.
Other costs not mentioned in the inclusions section.
Taiwan entry visa fee 1,900,000 VND/guest (for cases where guests must submit visa applications at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, minimum processing time 6 working days)
Taiwan entry visa fee from 2,500,000 VND/guest (for cases where guests must submit visa applications at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, minimum processing time 3 working days)
Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Adults: 2 USD/guest for the night before departure and 5 USD/guest/day.
- Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
- Infants (under 2 years old): free
- Free days in the program (if any): tips are waived.

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults)
Children from 2 to under 10 years old: 90% of adult tour price (No separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 10 years old: 100% of adult tour price (With separate bed)
Children aged 10 and above: 100% of adult tour priceNote: Children under 2 years old have no seat on the plane, no baggage allowance according to airline regulations and some other services.

OTHER NOTES

The tour program is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping. Guests may not split from the group in any way, and services not used will not be refunded. If you need to split from the group, you must notify the company at the time of booking so it can be considered, and you will pay the applicable fee (this fee is non-refundable).*NOTE: A 100% refund applies if the guest is refused a visa. If you already hold a visa, the deduction is 0 VND (Visa Quan Hong / E-visa has no fee). If you bought individual air tickets and your visa is refused, the non-refundable cost is 1,500,000 VND per guest; individual tickets follow the airline's rules. If you are eligible for an electronic visa (E-Visa) or are exempt, but the visa system rejects the application for objective reasons, please submit the original documents as required to apply for a visa at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and pay the surcharge as prescribed. After the trip, please give your original passport bearing the Taiwan visa to the group leader to present to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (for affixed visas).
Visa exemption for entry to Taiwan applies to guests holding US, Canadian, Schengen, UK, Australian or New Zealand nationality, and to guests holding a valid US, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, UK or New Zealand visa that expired within the last 10 years: register for an electronic visa (no visa is affixed to the passport and no fee is deducted from the tour price). Please bring your passport with one of these visas affixed, or a separate visa used for this trip, to present on entry to Taiwan together with the E-visa.Tour programs operating international flight legs on the following airlines do not include meals on board: Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW)...
Domestic flight legs with local airlines do not include meals on board. For environmental reasons, many hotels in Taiwan NO LONGER provide disposable items free of charge, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shower caps, paper slippers and cotton swabs. Please bring the necessary items yourself.

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