Sun Moon Lake Day Tour from Taipei & Sun Moon Lake 1 Day Tour

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Taipei, Taiwan

Hotel Pick-up.

Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan (0.5 Day)

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Day 1 Taipei - Sun Moon Lake | Sun Moon Lake Boat Tour

Li Hao (Hello)! Welcome to Taiwan. Our guide and driver will pick you up at hotel in Taipei and take you to Sun Moon Lake. You will enjoy a Sun Moon Lake one day tour.

From Taipei, drive 3.2h to Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan's largest natural freshwater lake and one of its "Eight Great Sights," as well as a sacred site for Taiwan's Thao indigenous people. At 748 meters elevation, the 116 square-kilometer lake boasts emerald green waters. Lalu Island divides it into two halves: Sun Lake (north, round like the sun) and Moon Lake (south, crescent-shaped like the moon).

Look afar, lake is surrounded by mountains adorned with beautiful trees. Pagodas peek through the foliage, and sunlight dances on water's surface. That’s "jumping sunshine"! You can take a sightseeing yacht counter-clockwise to explore all the highlights (Shuishe Pier → Xuanguang Temple Pier → Ita Thao Pier → Shuishe Pier).

Departing from Shuishe Pier by sightseeing yacht, you'll pass Lalu Island (拉鲁岛), the legendary home of the Thao ancestral spirits, which partially submerged due to an earthquake. Arrive at Xuanguang Pier to disembark and try delicious tea eggs. Follow the trail to Xuanguang Temple (玄光寺) by the lake, then proceed to Xuanzang Temple (玄奘寺) to see the relics of Master Xuanzang, and finally ascend Ci'en Pagoda (慈恩塔) for a panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake. Return to the pier to head to Ita Thao Pier, enjoy local delicacies ashore, and then return to Shuishe Pier.

After the tour, you'll be transferred back to Taipei for your next destination.

Extend Your Taiwan Tour: Our travel car can take you to Alishan, Kaohsiung in Taiwan.

We, Asia Odyssey Travel, are so glad to accompany you for Sun Moon Lake One Day Tour, and are always prepared to design your destination in China and Asia. See you again!

Dining:

None

Accommodation:

Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island

Xuanzang Temple

Ci'en Pagoda

Price: What’s Included & What’s Excluded

Price: request

Accroding to your require, we are happy to recommend and book 3-5 Star hotels for you.

Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.

What's Included:

Guide Service: English-speaking guides provided throughout the trip.

Attraction Tickets: Entrance tickets for all listed attractions are included, guaranteeing full visits. In case of unexpected circumstances, alternative arrangements will be discussed with the tourists.

Transportation Arrangement: air-conditioned vehicles.

Accommodation: Throughout the trip, stay in hotels/cities as listed in the itinerary.

Meals: Breakfast is included in the Yunnan tour. For specific information regarding the meals provided, please refer to the itinerary.

Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip.

What's Excluded:

Visa;

Optional activities and experiences recommended in the itinerary.

Check-In and Check-Out Times: Check-in time for the hotels is generally after 14:00 (2:00 PM), allowing you to settle in and freshen up before starting your Yunnan adventure. On the day of departure, please check out before 12:00 noon to ensure a smooth transition and allow time for the hotel staff to prepare for incoming guests.

Personal Expenses: Other personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet, fax, etc., within the hotel.

Tipping: Tips for drivers and guides (Tipping practices may vary depending on the region and nature of service; it is recommended to consult the guide's opinion in advance).

Unexpected Circumstances: In case of uncontrollable and non-agency-related factors (such as natural disasters, war, strikes), flight delays or cancellations, delayed visa processing at embassies, insufficient number of participants, the travel agency reserves the right to cancel or modify the itinerary. Additional charges may apply for expenses beyond the agency's control (e.g., visa fees, accommodation, meals, transportation, adjustments in airfares).

Important Trip Notes for Booking Taiwan Tours

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Extend Your Taiwan Tour

The above itinerary is the sample one that most travelers would go like that. The tour can be customized based on your likes, interests and budget. At the same time, if you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you and your group at the best price. Tell us your ideas now >>

Transportation

In a Taiwan tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.

Meals

“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.

“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.

“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.

If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please let us know before your booking. We will try our best to take care of you.

Accommodation & Hotel Condition for Your Taiwan Tour

Have a good sleep everyday is very important during your Taiwan tour. In a Taiwan tour, you can decide on your own which hotel class you want - luxury 5 star, comfortable 4-star or economic 3-star.

All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.

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