Taroko Gorge is one of the seven wonders of Asia that no traveler should miss. After a 30-minute flight from Taipei to Hualien, you will be guided along a twelve-mile stretch of highway built into awesome marble cliffs high above the rushing river.

Your route will take you through many marble tunnels including the Swallows Grotto, the Tunnel of Nine Turns and the marble bridge of Motherly Devotion. After lunch at local restaurant, visit Chi Hsing Beach and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park before returning to Taipei late in the afternoon.

Your tour guide will take you through rich farming land to the growing industrial area and harbor of Keelung. Nearby is the Cave of the Immortals, a narrow natural cleft in a hill containing Buddhist shrines and sculptures.

Afterwards, proceed to the Northern Coast, famous for the natural formations of wonder rocks, sculptured throughout the ages by wind and sea erosion caused a chemical change hardened the top layer of earth. This top layer protects the layers below from erosion, leaving fascinating pillar formations, including the famous Queen's Head.

Highlights:

• Keelung City
• Keelung Harbour
• Buddha Statue
• Yehliu Natural Park
• Queen's Head

Travel from your downtown Taipei hotel to Taipei's Chiang Kai Shek International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be ready at your hotel reception for your departure airport transfer, your driver will be carrying a sign with your name.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 72 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:

• Departure Flight Number
• Departure Time
• Hotel Name (where you would like to be picked up from)
• Hotel Address

Vehicles used:

• PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Nissan Teana (1 to 2 people)
• PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Volkswagen Micro Van (3 to 6 people)
• PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Toyota 18 seater (7 to 9 people)

Don't forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer!

Please note:
Whilst your driver may not speak english, they will be in contact with the Tour Operator representative, via mobile phone should you require any further assistance during your transfer.