4Days 3Nights

Day 1 Sydney Guangzhou

Day 2 Shanghai TaipeiFly to Taipei in the morning. Upon you arrival, tour guide will pick up you and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 3 Taipei City Sightseeing Taipei Night Tour (B, D)Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning, before driving by the Presidential Building and a visit to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. Explore the National Palace Museum which has the world's largest Chinese art and painting collection, and then proceed to the traditional Martyrs' Shrine. Continue on to a traditional local Chinese Temple, and then on to a Taiwan-ese Handicraft Centre, where you can purchase Taiwanese souvenirs. This afternoon, visit Danshui - a laidback waterfront town on the northern part of Taipei city. One of the main settlements for the Spanish in the 1600s, and

and unique 1900s architecture and infrastructure. Enjoy lunch today at "Danshui Old Street", where you can feast on many famous Taiwanese snacks. In the evening, explore the bustling night life of Taipei. Have a traditional Taiwanese Local Dinner before visiting the oldest temple in Taiwan "Longshan Temple". Proceed to "Huahsi Night Market" - the most colourful night market in Taiwan and experience soaring heights at the world's second tallest building "Taipei 101".

Day 4 Taipei Puli Sun Moon Lake (B, L)After breakfast, travel to Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of central Taiwan. Stop at the famous Wenwu Temple and Literature Warrior Temple - dedicated to Confucius, the Master of Pen and Kuan Ti, the Master of Sword. Continue on to the Holy Monk Shrine and Peacock Garden. Stay overnight at Sun Moon Lake.

Day 5 Taichung Foguangshan Monastery Kaohsiung (B) Head to the pier this morning after breakfast at your hotel. Gently cruise on a boat over Sun Moon Lake and see the sights (Xuanguang Temple, Lalu Island, The Lalu Hotel) as you relax on its tranquil waters. Disembark from the boat this afternoon and proceed to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Stroll around the monastery on a walking tour and learn more about Buddhism as you explore this sacred place. Taste a Buddhist vegetarian lunch (at your own expense), chat with some of the monks and discover the towering Buddha Statue in the Main Shrine. Later, travel by coach to Kaohsiung City - the second largest city in the country. Check into your hotel on arrival and visit the Love River and a local Night Market.

Tour Highlights: World's second tallest building "Taipei 101"

Qu Fu, the hometown of Confucius

Famous World Heritage

World Heritage Hanging Temple1500 years old

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Day 6 Kaohsiung Kenting Taitung (B, D)The highlight today is a visit to Kenting National Park -ally recognised park and undoubtedly one of the most spectacular landscapes you will see. Be awestruck by the vastness of the natural reserve and stand on the most southern tip of the island at Maopitou. Don’t miss the Eluanbi Lighthouse, also known as ‘The Light of East Asia’ as its light intensity is one of the most powerful along the Taiwan coast. This afternoon, head to Kenting Main Street - the heart of the area and bustling with locals, tourists, and vendors. Spend lunch time discovering the numerous stalls

Travel up the scenic Southern Link Highway to Taitung County. Relax overnight on Taiwan’s south east coast in a hot spring and spa hotel.

Day 7 Taitung East Coast National Scenic Area Hualien (B, L, D)After breakfast, take part in the exciting East Coast National Scenic Tour. The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as Taiwan's Last Unspoiled Land, stretches 170 kilometres down the east coast of Taiwan. Weathering and erosion have produced a wide range of breathtaking landforms here which can only be

Siaoyeliou, Sansientai, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals and take in the views. Proceed to Hualien to spend the night.

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery,Taipei 101

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Day 8 Hulaien Taroko Gorge Taipei (B, L)Today’s highlight is a visit to Taroko National Park. Just 15km north of Hualien lies Taroko Gorge, Taiwan’s top tourist destination. The park covers over 120,000 hectares and rises from sea level in the east to over 3700m further west. The aquama-rine Liwu River cuts through the centre, forging deep slitted valleys before joining the

Marble Bridge Tienshiang and the Marble Factory. Return to Taipei City. After checking in at your hotel, make the most of your last night in Taiwan at your leisure.

Day 9 Taipei Wuhan Wudang (B, L)Flight to Wuhan City in the morning, meet our guide at Wuhan Airport. After lunch, drive to Mt. Wudang (about 5.5 hrs). After dinner, check in at the hotel at the foot of the Mt.

Day 10 Wudang (B, L, D)After breakfast, take the trolley bus of the spot going up to the hill. Visit the Purple Cloud Palace, The Prince Slope and the . After dinner, check in at the hotel on the top of the Mt.

Day 11 Wudang Wuhan (B, L, D)Visit the Golden Peak in the morning (by round-trip cable car). After lunch, drive to the city of Wuhan (about 5.5 hrs). Check in at hotel after dinner.

Day 12 Wuhan Jinan (B, L, D)After breakfast Visit the East Lake Scenic Spots、Hubei Procincial Museum (the

Day 13 Jinan Qufu (B, L, D)" the City of Springs". Then go to the city - Qu Fu, the hometown of Confucius. (by bus 1.5H). Visit the Mansion of Confuciusgrandson of Confucius, a great philosopher, educator and a founder of Confucianism. Temple of Confucius - served as a place for worshipping Confucius in various dynasties. and Cemetery of Confucius-about 1.5 kilometers north of Qu Fu and is the Confucius family cemetery. Then travel to the city Tai An, check in at hotel after dinner.

Day 14 Taishan Jinan (B, L, D)Visit the Mountain TAIAfter the lunch, back to the city Jinan, Baotu Spring to visit a park enjoys the spring. And travel by boat on the CITY MOAT. You will have an extraordinary experience! Then have a dinner and check in hotel.

Day 15 Jinan TaiyuanTransfer to Taiyuan ,You will have a free and leisure time in Taiyuan Liu Xiang Business Area.

Day 16 Taiyuan Pingyao (B, L, D)In the morning, you will go to visit Jin Ci Temple. It is world-famous because it is an ancient ancestral temple, something which is rare in China. Jinci Temple was, to a certain extent, an imperial garden. Accordingly, some three

poets, and these now line a scenic path in the temple. In a certain meaning, the importance of Jinci temple for Taiyuan people is same as Tian'an Men Square in Beijing. Take 1.5 hours driving to Pingyao you will Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Pingyao Ancient Town. Ping Yao is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient city, founded in the 14th century, and it used to be

centuries. There are still more than 4000 old houses in the city, we will check

courtyard, a live demonstration of local administration procedure, then a pawn shop and an old security company.

Day 17 Pingyao Mt. Wutai (B, L, D)This morning you will drive to another Famous World Heritage - Mountain Wutai, is a famous scenic spot under national protection. It is famous for its Tibet-like bright blue sky and the breath taking natural beauty - beautiful surroundings, with trees covering ancient temples and monasteries. The buildings look exceptionally impressive, and the stone carvings are of superb craftsmanship. The painted sculptures are of various shapes and types and no two sculptures are of the same kind. For hundreds of years, Wutai Moun-tain has been China's most sacred Buddhist ground mainly because it was where the highly revered Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of wisdom, once lived and taught Buddhism. Numerous temples on Wutai Mountain contain many

Mountain Wutai including Pusading Temple, Xiantong Temple, Wanfo Temple and Tayuan Temple.

Day 18 Mt. Wutai DaTong (B, L, D)Coach to Datong city, On the way, drive to the -tery (Xuankong si), astonishing architecture technical, and monastery have

in the Three Religion Hall (Sansheng dian) where Buddha, Confucius and Laotzu (Taoism founder) sit side by side. And then visit Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Wooden Pagoda was built in the second year of Liao Dynasty (1056AD) 900 years ago. It is 67.3 metres high and is the highest and oldest

Day 19 DaTong (B, L, D)Go to visit the visit the World Heritage Yungang Grottoes, built at 1500 years ago, with its 53 existing rock caves and cover 51,000 statues, Yungang Grottoes is a treasure house of ancient Buddhist art, the largest and best of these kinds in China. And best of all, unlike the others, all the Grottoes are open to public. The long stretch of caves was a masterpiece comparable to the ancient Egyptian pyramids, taking 40,000 workmen many decades

Day 20 DaTong G (B)

free and easy after check in hotel.

Day 21 Guangzhou/Shanghai Australia (B)

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

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Sun Moon LakeJin Ci Temple

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Temple of ConfuciusMt. Wudang

Hanging Temple

World Heritage Yungang Grottoes Pingyao Ancient Town

wooden pagoda in China. visit the Hanging Temple，also Hanging Monastery

County, Datong City, Shanxi province, China.In the late afternoon, arrive at Datong city.

Contact Details

T: (02) 9525 8886 E: Samlitaichi@optusnet.com.au

Australian College ofTai Chi and Qi Gong

Shop 2, 52 President Avenue, Caringbah, NSW 2229