Taiwan Mandarin Study Tour
10 days Study Tour to Taipei-Sun Moon Lake-Tainan-Taichung-Toucheng
Tour details
Today you will fly to Taipei, met and transferred to the hotel for 3 nights.
Today, experience of a Taichi course in the early morning together with the Taichi master, then visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, National Palace Museum where 5,000 years of Chinese imperial arts and jade collections are exhibited , Dihua Old Street (Traditional Herbs Street), Confucius Temple, Bao An Gong Temple, Lin An-Tai Historical House.
Whole day school visit to a local middle school.
Today, we will proceed to Puli town which located in the central of Taiwan, visit Goang Xing Paper Mill to learn the history of paper made and DIY class of paper made. After that, proceed to Sun Moon Lake, round lake tour, ride bicycle at Sun Moon Lake and lake boat cruise trip on Sun Moon Lake.
Overnight at Sun Moon Lake
After breakfast, proceed to Tainan, visit Ten Drum Culture Village, the village is approximately 5 hectares, and contains 16 old warehouses built during the Japanese Colonial Period. It was repurposed by the Ten Drum Band in 2005, new life has been given to the century-old sugar factory that had been left unused. In the village, you can have a experience of play the drum together with the teacher, and watch the performance of Ten Drum Band. Continuously, we will onward to Kaohsiung, visit Fokuangshan Monastery and vegetarian dinner in the monastery.
Overnight at Fokuangshan Pilgrim Lodge
Vegetarian breakfast in the monastery, then attend the Buddhism CHAN ceremony and experience of Chinese calligraphy in the monastery. Afterwards visit Fokuangshan Monastery to take a walking tour to visit the Monastery including Pilgrims Lodge, Main Shrine, and Great Buddha Land, etc...
Afternoon, proceed to Lugang, visit Lugang Old Street, walking through the old street you can feel some of the old-style ambience of Lugang, the old-style shop buildings that characteristical intensely interesting internal room layouts and old-style exteriors. After that we will proceed to Taichung for overnight stay.
Overnight at Taichung
After breakfast, proceed to Sanyi Shan Ban Qiao - Facial Mask Culture Museum, visit the museum and experiences of Facial Mask DIY, then transfer back to Taipei city. Afternoon, proceed to SANXIA, visit Sanxia Old Street, then onward to Yingge Potery Town, visit Yingge Potery Street and experiences of Pottery DIY & Ceramic Decal Class. Then transfer back to Taipei city.
Overnight at Taipei.
This morning, we will proceed to Pingling, the tour starts with a visit to the local tea house and a factory, where you will learn about the cultivation and making of Taiwanese Tea. The tea farmer will also teach you how to properly brew Taiwanese tea and the tips of tea appreciation. Then we will experience DIY of “Tea Cake”. After lunch, proceed to Toucheng Leisure Farm. The farm tour will start with experience of Mud oven baking (or baking with kiln). After dinner, Sky Lantern DIY.
Overnight at the Farm.
Traditional farm style breakfast. Then start the enriching farm tour, immersing yourself in the nature, walking leisurely in the organic vegetable garden and feeding the adorable farm animals. Then we will have a DIY of farm products. After lunch. Experience of T-Shirt printing. Then return to Taipei City, visit Ximending Shopping District.
Overnight at Taipei.
Today you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to Australia.
Remarks
Fully inclusive tours without hidden prices
- Reputable airlines tickets and all taxes
- International standard 3-4 star accommodation with daily breakfast
- Superb Meals including authentic Taiwan cuisines.
- All entrance fees mentioned on the itinerary
- Luxury air conditioned coaches
- Professional & experienced English speaking tour guides
- Travel insurance.
- Drinking water on tours (1 bottle per person per day)
Special services to students groups
- Safety ! Safety ! Safety !
- Capability of emergency handling
- Top quality service in both Australia and Taiwan
- 7/24 helpline in Australia
- Care all along from the 1st day you depart until the day you return to Australia
- Flexibility
Inclusions
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- Reputable airlines tickets and all taxes
- International standard 3-4 star accommodation with daily breakfast
- Superb Meals including authentic Taiwan cuisines.
- All entrance fees mentioned on the itinerary
- Luxury air conditioned coaches
- Professional & experienced English speaking tour guides
- Travel insurance.
- Drinking water on tours (1 bottle per person per day)