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5-Day Taiwan Adventure: Taipei & Taichung Food, Tea Culture, and Shopping Tour

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Day 1: Arrival and Night Walk

Taipei, Taiwan on August 20, 2025

1:00am

Arrival at Taipei Taoyuan Airport

Arrive early morning and transfer to hotel. Check-in and rest after your overnight flight from Manila.
TWD0, 1h0m

10:00am

Check into Green World Hotel

Stay at Green World Hotel for its convenient location near Taipei Main Station, easy access to public transit, and comfortable 4-star accommodation.
TWD3000 per night approx., N/A

11:00am

Breakfast at Yonghe Soy Milk King

Enjoy a traditional Taiwanese breakfast of soy milk, fried dough sticks, and savory pancakes at this popular local spot open from 6am to 12pm.
TWD100, 1h0m

12:30pm

Visit Longshan Temple

Explore one of Taipei's oldest and most famous temples, showcasing exquisite traditional architecture and vibrant local religious culture.
Free, 1h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Addiction Aquatic Development

Experience an upscale seafood market and restaurant offering fresh sushi and Taiwanese seafood dishes, open until 8pm.
TWD500, 1h30m

4:00pm

Shopping at Ximending

Explore Taipei's trendy shopping and entertainment district, perfect for fashion, souvenirs, and street food.
Variable, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Modern Toilet Restaurant

Dine at this quirky themed restaurant serving creative Taiwanese comfort dishes in a fun bathroom-inspired setting.
TWD400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Tea Culture Tour

Taipei, Taiwan on August 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel to start your day of tea culture exploration.
Included in hotel, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Pinglin Tea Museum and Tea Plantations

Explore Taiwan’s premier tea region. Learn about tea history and production, surrounded by beautiful tea plantations. Open 9am-5pm.
Free, 2h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at a local Pinglin Tea Restaurant

Enjoy authentic local dishes infused with tea flavors near the tea museum.
TWD400, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Maokong Gondola and Tea Houses

Ride the scenic Maokong Gondola offering mountain views and explore traditional tea houses at the top, perfect for a relaxing afternoon. Gondola operation 9am-9pm.
TWD120, 3h0m

5:00pm

Return to Taipei

Head back to Taipei city to relax before dinner.
TWD0, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Din Tai Fung (Xinyi location)

Savor world-famous xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and other Taiwanese delicacies at this Michelin-starred restaurant open until 9pm.
TWD600, 1h30m
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Day 3: Shopping and Leisure

Taipei, Taiwan on August 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start the day with a good breakfast at the hotel.
Included, 1h0m

10:00am

Shopping at Gloria Outlet

Shop for international and local brands with great discounts at Gloria Outlet, open 10am-10pm.
Variable, 4h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Gloria Outlet Food Court

Enjoy a variety of tasty and affordable meals at the outlet's food court.
TWD300, 1h0m

3:30pm

Explore Taipei 101 Mall

Visit Taipei 101 for some high-end shopping and panoramic city views (Observation deck open 9am-10pm, admission TWD600).
TWD600, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Tonghua Night Market

Savor diverse Taiwanese street food at this local night market known for authentic snacks.
TWD300, 2h0m
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Day 4: Taichung Tour Day

Taichung, Taiwan on August 23, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast at hotel

Fuel up for your day trip with a hotel breakfast.
Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Travel to Taichung via High-Speed Rail

Take the high-speed rail to Taichung (approximately 1 hour).
TWD700, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Green Fantasy Forest

Enjoy the enchanting themed park with lush greenery and scenic areas. Entrance ticket costs TWD250, open 9am-6pm.
TWD250, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at a Local Taichung Restaurant

Try regional specialties like sun cakes and pork belly rice in Taichung city center.
TWD400, 1h0m

2:30pm

Miyahara Eyes Clinic Ice Cream Experience

Visit this iconic dessert spot famous for artisanal ice cream and unique packaging. Spend at your own expense, open until 9pm.
Variable, 1h0m

4:00pm

Explore Taichung Park or Local Shopping

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Taichung Park or nearby shops for souvenirs.
Free, 1h0m

5:30pm

Travel back to Taipei

Return to Taipei via High-Speed Rail.
TWD700, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Raohe Street Night Market

Sample a variety of Taiwanese street foods and shop for gifts at this vibrant night market.
TWD300, 2h0m
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Day 5: Leisure & Departure

Taipei, Taiwan on August 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy your final hotel breakfast before checking out.
Included, 1h0m

10:00am

Last Minute Shopping at Taipei Main Station Underground Mall

Shop for last-minute souvenirs and gifts around Taipei's central shopping area.
Variable, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Shin Yeh Japanese Buffet

Enjoy a high-quality buffet featuring Taiwanese and Japanese cuisine before your flight, open until 2pm.
TWD600, 1h0m

3:00pm

Hotel check-out and travel to Taoyuan Airport

Allow time for travel and security at the airport before your evening flight back to Manila.
TWD0, 3h0m
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