Taiwan is known for its towering mountains and, indeed, is spotted with numerous mountains peaks that rise over 3,000 meters. It is also the home of Northeast Asia's tallest mountain, Yu Mountain (Yushan), which is nearly 4,000 meters in height. Besides mountains, beautiful coastal scenes are part of Taiwan's great natural assets. Starting from the northern tip of the island is the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area and Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area, featuring a wide variety of coastal geography. Traveling around the island to the east, you come to the scenic East Coast National Scenic Area and East Rift Valley National Scenic Area; go to the south, and you will come to the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area and then the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, blessed with sunshine and a tropical touch.
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HIGH LIGHTS
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Day 1
Depart Home – Beijing
Begin your journey with the international flight to Beijing
Meet and transfer to the hotel with your tour manager
In-Flight
In-Flight Meal
Day 2
Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square
Walk through the Forbidden City, home of the Chinese emperors and their household for five centuries
Experience traditional Chinese Tea Culture
Enjoy an optional Evening Entertainment - The Legend of Kung Fu (US$35 pp)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Beijing
Visit 2008 Olympic Games Sites , Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
Walk in the clouds while hiking the 2,000-year-old Great Wall of China
Visit Jade factory to learn Chinese Jade culture
Breakfast
Day 4
Beijing
To experience Morning exercise -Tai Chi lesson , Temple of Heaven
Pearl Factor Outlet - A great place to buy pearls in China with "wholesale" prices, every strand of lovely sea and freshwater pearls is negotiable
Visit Hutong and have a special lunch hosted by local family
Visit Flea Market (Knock off) for some bargain hunting in the afternoon
Breakfast, Special Lunch
Day 5
Beijing – Taipei
After arrived at Taoyun International Airport in Taipei, you will be transferred to your hotel for check in
In-flight Meal
Day 6
Taipei City Tour
Visit Martyrs’ Shrine.
Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Visit Traditional Temple
Pass by Presidential Office Building
Free in the afternoon to explore Taipei, and enjoy famous Taipei snack in the evening
Breakfast
Day 7
Taipei
Free day to explore the city, or join optional Keelung Harbour tour (US$60 pp):
- Drive to Keelung City, and visit Chung Cheng Park, Buddha Statue, Yeliou Scenery, and Queen’s Head Rock.
In-Flight
Breakfast
Day 8
Taipei-Home
After breakfast, your tour representative will meet you at hotel lobby and arrange airport transport for departure
In-flight Meal
Beijing
Forbidden City- The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
Great Wall - The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China in part to protect the Chinese Empire or its prototypical states against intrusions by various nomadic groups or military incursions by various warlike peoples or forces. Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC; these, later joined together and made bigger, stronger, and unified are now collectively referred to as the Great Wall. Especially famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
Hutong - Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing’s long history and status as capital for six dynasties, almost every hutong has its anecdotes, and some are even associated with historic events. In contrast to the court life and elite culture represented by the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect the culture of grassroots Beijingers. The hutongs are residential neighborhoods which still form the heart of Old Beijing.
Taipei
Taipei101 - Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan is one of the tallest buildings in the world, especially if you count its massive 60-foot spire.The design of Taipei 101 borrows heavily from Chinese culture. Both the building's interior and exterior incorporate the Chinese pagoda form and the shape of bamboo flowers. The lucky number eight, which means blooming or success, is represented by the eight clearly delineated exterior sections of the building.
Martyrs’ Shrine - Built on a green hillside in 1969, the impressive National Martyrs’ Shrine was architecturally inspired by the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing's Forbidden City. The shrine is dedicated to the 390,000 soldiers killed in the service of their country during the War of Resistance against Japan and the civil war between the Chinese Republican and communist forces. A major attraction at the shrine is the hourly ceremony for the changing of the honor guard in front of the main gate..
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is located in the heart of Taipei City. The area is 250,000 square meters and it is the attraction most visited by foreign tourists. Outside the gate of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, there are poles carrying the sign of true rightness. The architecture of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is inspired by Tiantan in Beijing. The four sides of the structure are similar to those of the pyramids in Egypt. The material is white marble. The roofs are decorated with deep-blue glass as part of the reflection of blue sky and bright sun. It adds a touch of grandeur. The garden is planted with red flowers. As a whole, the colors of blue, white and red express the National Flag and the spirit of freedom, equality and brotherhood.
Keelung Harbor - Keelung is the port of Taipei, the capital of the island of Taiwan. Located 30 km to the north of the capital, it is one of the most important container ports in Asia. Keelung has all the vitality of a major port, with one of the most bustling night-time markets in the Far East and an extensive and multifarious central commercial area adjoining the port. The city nevertheless bears the traces of rapid economic growth. Its principal transportation infrastructures —roads, railway lines, and the port itself— continue to limit the creation of quality public spaces of in the downtown area.
Fine Print for Beijing Taipei 7 Nights
Tour Arrival Dates: Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 08, Aug 05, Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 11
• Voucher price is per person based on double occupancy
• High Season surcharge US$200 pp for Apr, May, Jul-Oct
• US $90 per person tour tipping not included and payable upon booking
• Air ticket will be issued and sent by email after all payable to Merry Travel is settled
• Promotion tour is non-refundable from Merry Travel after air ticket is issued
Mention your VOUCHER number and provide your credit card information to pay the balance of payment (tipping, single supplement (if applied), and other related fees
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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Hotel accommodations in Park Plaza Science Park Beijing or similar, East Dragon or Similar in Taipei
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Daily American style buffet breakfast in hotel
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English speaking guide
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Meals as specified in the itinerary
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Sightseeing admissions
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Airport transfer service and local transportation
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
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Visa fee if required
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High season surcharge if applied payable upon booking
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Domestic airport taxes US$80 per person payable upon booking
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Tour tipping US$90 pp payable upon booking
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BNE, PER, ADL departure surcharge US$350 per person payable upon booking
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Single supplement US$350 per person payable upon booking
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Travel Insurance
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Personal expense
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Meals and drink other than specified
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Optional entertainment and tours
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Trip delay, or interruption by airline schedule change
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Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
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Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above
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Luggage fee and other special request for in-flight service that incurs additional surcharge
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Additional fee caused by passenger's special request for date change, routing change and itinerary change.
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