KAOHSIUNG - TAICHUNG - TAIPEI (GST)

TAIWAN 2024

KAOHSIUNG - TAICHUNG - TAIPEI

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - KAOHSIUNG (Snacks at the airport, dinner)

Tour guide will pick you up at the International Terminal, Tan Son Nhat Airport to check in for flight VJ890 SGN-KHH 14:40 – 18:45 departing for Taiwan.

The group had a snack at the airport.

In the evening, the   group arrives at Kaohsiung airport . You complete immigration procedures.

After dinner at a local restaurant, the car will take you back to the hotel to check in and rest. You are free to stroll around at night and enjoy Taiwanese cuisine at Liuhe Night Market.

Overnight in  Kaohsiung .

DAY 2: KAOHSIUNG - TAICHUNG (3 meals)

Morning:   The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. Then, the car takes the group to visit:

• Fo Guang Shan Monastery  – The Buddhist capital of Tainan. Here you will admire the 120 m high bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha along with 480 surrounding Buddha statues.
• Lien Tri Pond - the area around the pond where many lotus flowers are grown, is a famous place listed as one of the eight famous landscapes of Phuong Son during the Qing Dynasty, known as "Fragrant Lotus Dream Water".
• Long Hu Pagoda - one of the most beautiful temples in Taiwan.
• Learn about Taiwanese Tea specialties

Noon   After lunch, the car takes the group to continue visiting:

• Rainbow Village – a unique and famous destination with colorful and creative works of art.
• Check in outside the Taichung Theater  - designed by architect Toyo Ito, inspired by the "cave houses" and "hole houses" of prehistoric humans. Due to the extremely complicated construction process, it was honored by international media as one of the "9 new symbols of the world"

In the evening,    the group has dinner at the restaurant and returns to the hotel to check in.

Overnight in Taichung.

DAY 3: TAICHUNG - TAIPEI (3 meals)

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. The car takes the group back to Taipei, on the way visiting:

• Sun Moon Lake : the largest natural lake in the region with a charming river landscape and classical Chinese architecture on both banks.
• Wen Wu Temple : Inside the Temple of Literature is dedicated to Confucius and his two disciples, Mencius and Zihsih, while the Temple of Martial Arts is dedicated to Guan Yu and Yue Fei - a famous patriotic general of the Song Dynasty.

At noon,  the group has lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the car takes the group to continue visiting:

• Trung Dai Thien Tu – the largest and tallest Buddhist temple in the world. The main construction materials are stone, representing the steadfastness and eternity of religious practice.
• Local specialty store Lingzhi mushroom

In the evening, the  group will have dinner at a local restaurant. Then, the car will take the group back to the hotel to check in.

Overnight in Taipei.

DAY 4: TAIPEI (Breakfast, lunch)

Morning:   The group has breakfast at the hotel. The car takes the group to visit:

• Longshan Temple - the oldest temple in Taiwan, was built in 1738 during the Qing Dynasty by early immigrants from Fujian province.
• Experience Taiwanese pineapple cake making class at Virgo Kobo.

Noon   After lunch, the car takes the group to continue visiting:

• Shifen Ancient Village : Legend has it that those who come here to release sky lanterns and make wishes will have their wishes come true. Experience releasing lanterns (the company gives away 4 guests/lantern) here.
• Magnetic bracelet jewelry store.

In the evening,    the group has dinner on their own , and is free to explore Xi Men Ding - Xi Mending night market,  then the car takes the group back to the hotel to rest.

Overnight in Taipei.

DAY 5 TAIPEI - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch)

In the morning,  you will have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then, the car will take you to visit:

• Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – The   impressive Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is dedicated to the Grand Marshal, leader of the Republic of China from 1928 to 1975.
• The center displays the Jade Pixiu – a mascot with a majestic and strong body, a big butt, a wide mouth and a love of eating gold. This is considered a lucky and wealthy mascot.

At noon,  the group has lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the car takes the group to continue visiting:

• Check in Taipei 101 Tower - The pride of Taiwan, this is the tallest tower in Taiwan. (not including the cost to go to the top of the Tower).

Afternoon  At the appointed time, the car will take the group to Taoyuan airport to check in for flight  VJ843 TPE-SGN 19:00 - 21:25 to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam.

Evening  Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, end of a wonderful tour.

The tour guide says goodbye to you and hopes to see you again on the next trip.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

• Round-trip international airfare for the group. 07kg carry-on baggage + 20kg checked baggage, Airport tax of 2 countries + security tax + fuel fee.
• Taiwan group visa fee, one-time group entry procedures to Taiwan.
• 3-star hotel standard 2-3 guests/room. If you are single male/female, please share a room with another guest.
• Meals as per program.
• Standard tourist vehicle throughout the program.
• Tickets to visit the program.
• Vietnamese tour guide accompanies the group throughout the route and local tour guide in Taiwan.
• Global travel insurance with maximum coverage of 30,000 USD/case
• Travel gifts.
• VAT invoice

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return to Vietnam).
• Service charge for bringing alcohol, beer and soft drinks into the restaurant (if any).
• Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, drinks in the mini bar... )
• Personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
• Food and drinks included in the program.
• Single room supplement: please contact
• Compulsory International Service Fee: 650,000 VND/guest/tour.
• Visa to enter Vietnam (for foreigners): CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION.
• Taiwan entry visa (for foreigners): CONTACT FOR CONSULTATION.
• Costs incurred in case of flight cancellation.

TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY

• Phase 1: Deposit 7,000,000 VND /person  immediately upon tour registration (deposit for holiday groups is 10,000,000 VND/person) .
• Phase 2: Pay the remaining total tour amount 7 days before departure.
• After deposit, if you cancel the tour, you will be fined.
• In case you fail due to factors such as: not cooperating with the travel agency to provide sufficient documents according to the regulations of the Taipei Economic Bureau, having an interview appointment, having illegally resided in Taiwan, having violated the law and regulations on entry and exit, being banned from entry and exit without declaring...; or not cooperating to provide visa documents as required , the non-refundable cost in all cases is 10,000,000 VND/person.
• If you have been granted a visa and the company has issued a flight ticket, but for any reason you cannot join the group, the non-refundable cost is 80% of the tour price, and the company will also notify the Embassy or Consulate to cancel your visa.
• If tour cancellation is notified within 03 days before departure date, the non-refundable cost is 100%.

NOTES WHEN REGISTERING FOR TOUR

• Before registering for a tour, please read carefully the tour program, terms, tour price included and not included in the program.
• Your passport must be signed and valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry.
• Guests aged 75 to 80 years old or older are required to be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (in good health).
• For customers with non-Vietnamese passports, please contact sales staff about additional fees.
• If the guest is an overseas Vietnamese or a foreigner with a separate visa, they must bring it with them on the tour.
• Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents or have a letter of authorization from parents.
• Pregnant customers please inform the company staff for more information. We do not accept pregnant customers from 6 months or more for safety reasons.
• If you require a single room, please pay an additional fee, 02 adults sleeping with 1 child.
• Because flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice. The order of attractions and the itinerary may change depending on the actual situation but still ensure all the attractions as at the beginning. The hotel name will be officially confirmed on the group meeting day, 02 - 03 days before departure.
• The company does not accept guests with Taiwanese passports or living in Taiwan.
• In case you are denied entry to the host country, the company is not responsible.
• Due to the nature of the group tour, the company will collect a minimum of 15 adults for the tour to depart on schedule.
• Because this tourist visa is a special type, when arriving at Taiwan Airport, the tour leader will collect your passport and keep it throughout the tour to present to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau when needed.

NOTE: The company is exempted from responsibility during the tour implementation if there are cases of force majeure due to weather, natural disasters, epidemics, strikes, riots, wars or due to delayed or canceled flights, trains, ships, trams due to weather or technical reasons... leading to the tour being unable to continue, the company will refund the tour fee to you after deducting the costs of services performed such as visa fees, airfare, accommodation services... and is not responsible for compensating for any other costs.

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