We reviewed the itinerary and recommend the following trips. Please note that the information provided here is obtained from the website and not organized by the EAMI. You should make the reservation directly on their website if you are interested in any of the trips.
One-Day Trips
1-day trips around Taipei
Taipei 101 and hot spring: start from USD 240
Experience the capital of Taiwan on a private full-day tour of Taipei's highlights. Visit the observation deck of the tallest structure in Taiwan, Taipei 101; enjoy a delicious lunch of mouth-watering Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumplings) at Din Tai Fung; and relax in a private bath house at a natural hot springs resort in Beitou. Includes lunch, Taipei 101 observation deck ticket, 1-hour hot spring experience, private guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/Private-Day-Tour-of-Taipei-including-Taipei-101-Din-Tai-Fung-and-Hot-Spring-Experience/d5262-6279P26
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Classic Taipei landmarks day tour (9 hours); start from USD 85
On this tour, you will visit the world-renowned National Palace Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world, where the exquisite art pieces will blow your mind; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent monument that symbolizes a significant period of Taiwan's history; Lungshan Temple that represents the local religious beliefs and practices; and the famous skyscraper, Taipei 101, that showcases the modern technology and globalization of the city. Of course, there are more to discover that you will just need come to find out. This guided tour unveils the past, present and future of Taipei City. With the help of your tour guide, you will learn more about each attraction that you visit during the tour, and discover the city from a different perspective.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/Taipei-Private-Tour-Good-Health-and-Wellness/d5262-3071P51
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- Private tour of authentic Taipei (2 hours): start from USD 48
Head off the typical tourist trail, and discover Taipei’s historical highlights, on this private walking tour. Pick between several convenient departure times, and meet your guide at an accessibly located Metro stop. Follow in locals’ footsteps when you visit bustling street markets, a street full of Chinese medicine shops, the centuries-old Longshan Temple, and other highlights of Taipei’s atmospheric Old Town. As you go, learn more about the city’s history, and discover how residents live.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/Private-tour-Authentic-Taipei/d5262-24380P345
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1-day trip outside of Taipei
Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi: start from USD 110
Travel in air conditioned transport as you explore the scenic landscapes of Northern Taiwan on this private, full-day tour from Taipei. Discover Yehliu Geopark; learn about the history of inspiring Jiufen, and make a wish as you set a sky-lantern free over magical Pingxi before returning to Taiwan's capital.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/Taipei-Night-Walking-Tour/d5262-40100P10
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Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Taipei by Train, start from USD 145
Discover some of Taiwan’s most spectacular scenery on this full-day tour to Taroko National Park. Depart in the morning from Taipei; an included shuttle service ferries you from your hotel to the train station. Upon arrival in Hualien, meet your guide and set off in an air-conditioned vehicle. Venture to the national park, see the spectacular Taroko Gorge, explore the Shakadang Trail, see the Cihmu Bridge, and more.
(Holly’s note: Taroko gorge is beautiful, and might be a must-see if you travel to Taiwan. Therefore, this trip will be good for those who plan to leave Taiwan very soon after the conference.)
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/Taroko-Gorge-Full-Day-Tour-from-Taipei/d5262-30711A
Five-Day Trips
5-day trip of touring Taiwan—These are recommended tours in other part of Taiwan. You might find a 5-day trip around the island but I do not recommend trips like that because you will be in a rush all the time.
5-day Classic Taiwan Eastern Beauty Private Tour, start from USD 1465
Taiwan’s east is known for breathtaking scenery. Our Eastern Beauty Tour brings you to well-known scenic spots and hidden gems alike. Along the way we’ll experience awe-inspiring scenery (including Taroko Gorge and the Rift Valley), visit the villages of indigenous tribes who’ve called this land home for thousands of years, eat amazing meals and have plenty of opportunities for leisure and outdoor activities including hiking, boating and bicycling through the awe-inspiring terrain for which the area is justly known. In between the bucolic splendor, we’ll also make time to explore Hualien and Taitung, two of the east coast’s largest cities. Though equally laid back, both cities boast their own unique cultural caches.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/5-day-Taiwan-Eastern-Beauty-Private-Tour-Classic/d5262-6279P118
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5-Day Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Private Tour, start from USD 1480
See the best of Taiwan at the top three destinations! Discover Taiwan’s diverse, storied and breathtaking geography on this 5-day exploration of the island’s top three natural wonders. We'll start on the amazing east coast, where towering cliffs meet the Pacific ocean before heading into geologically stunning Taroko National Park for a day of hiking and temple hopping. We'll head across the high peaks of central Taiwan to Sun Moon Lake, whose crystal blue waters have inspired poets for centuries. Afterward, we'll visit Taiwan's beloved Alishan mountain park, prized for its distinctive Oolong tea, amazing sunsets, and lush forests. Along the way, we'll stay in great 3 and 4-star hotels, delight in local delicacies ranging from full tribal meals to delicate Chinese snacks, sample some of the world's finest teas, and have an awesome, once in a lifetime adventure while fully immersed in the island's local culture, past, and present.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/5-day-Visit-Taiwans-Top-Three-Private-Tour-Classic/d5262-6279P117
Trips longer than 5 days
6-Day Taiwanese Island Excursion (Sun Moon Lake and South& Eastern Taiwan), start from USD 812.83
Visit numerous bustling cities, see magnificent national parks and scenic areas, venture to historical settlements, and more: this seamless, 6-day tour whisks you to many of Taiwan’s most characterful corners. Travel to lively cities like Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Hualien; see the Taroko Gorge National Park, Sun Moon Lake, and East Coast National Scenic Area; step back in time during a trip to the Lukang Historic Area; and much more. Round-trip bus and train transit, comfortable hotel stays, select meals, and guided excursions are all included.
(Holly’s note: this is a typical around-the island trip)
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/6-Days-Taiwan-Island-Excursion-Sun-moon-lake-and-Southern-Eastern-Taiwan/d5262-18281P9
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Taiwan Multi-Day Classic Tour (8 days), start from USD 2600
Daily itineraries and scenic spots are the most popular places for tourists from Taiwan to Taiwan.
(Holly’s note: the first 2 days will be in Taipei City and New Taipei City and therefore you have to be responsible for your own recommendation for these 2 nights)
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/Taiwan-Multi-Day-Classic-Tour/d5262-227682P4