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Taiwan & Korea Experience(2012)
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17 Day Tour to Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting, Taitung, Hualien, Taroko Gorge, Seoul, Mt. Songni National Park, Daegu, Mt. Gaya National Park, Gyeongju and Busan
(Tour Code: TK12)
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1 : Sydney / Taipei |
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| Fly with China Airlines overnight flight from Sydney to Taipei. |
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| Day 2 : Taipei |
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| Arrive Taipei in the early morning. Met and transferred to hotel and have early check in. After breakfast, you will have a good rest. In the afternoon, you will take a tour of Taipei city includes the impressive Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum where 5,000 years of Chinese imperial arts and jade collections are exhibited, Martyrs´ Shrine of traditional architecture and change of Honor Guards, a local Taiwanese temple, and Taipei Handicraft Center. You can try the Taipei night market by yourself. |
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| Day 3 : Taipei / Sun Moon Lake |
B/D |
| Breakfast at hotel, after that we will drive to Sun Moon Lake, which located in the middle of Taiwan and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of Central Taiwan, tour will stops at the famous Wenwu Temple or Literature Warrior Temple dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword, Holy Monk Shrine and Tse-En Pagoda. After touring round Sun Moon Lake, proceed to hotel for check in, we will overnight at Sun Moon Lake. Check in at hotel. |
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| Day 4 : Sun Moon Lake / Tainan / Kaohsiung |
B/D |
| Breakfast at hotel, after that we will drive to Tainan City, the ancient capital of Taiwan, is situated on the southwestern coastal plains of the island and enjoys a warm climate year-round. It is the island´s oldest and now fourth largest city. With its long history, Tainan is rich in historic sites and cultural heritage. We will take you to visit Chihkan Lou, Kozinga Shrine and Chimei Museum. Continuously, we will drive to Kaohsiung City, which is the second largest city in Taiwan. The tour will take you to Love River and Lio Ho Night Market. Overnight at Kaohsiung. |
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| Day 5 : Kaohsiung / Kenting / Taitung |
B/D |
| Morning tour to Kenting National Park, located at Taiwan´s southern tip and the 37 miles of coral-rimmed shoreline along three sides of the park provide its main attractions. Stop will be made at Oluanpi light house, Maopitou coast scenic area and Kenting forest recreation area. Continuously we will drive to Taitung via Southern Link Highway. Overnight at Taitung Hotel. |
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| Day 6 : Taitung / East Coast National Scenic Area / Hualien |
B/D |
| After breakfast, we will start the exciting East Coast National Scenic Tour. The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as "Taiwan´s last unspoiled land", stretches 170 kilometers down the east coast of the island. Weathering, erosion, and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here. Our tour will stop at Siaoyeliou, Sansientai, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals. Late afternoon, we will proceed to Hualien. |
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| Day 7 : Hualien / Taroko Gorge / Taipei |
B/D |
| After breakfast, take full day visit to Taroko National Park. Taroko Gorge is an exceptionally beautiful, narrow raving created by a river which has cut deep into the mountains of solid marble. A road carved into sheer walls of rock snakes its way past forested peaks and cliffs towering thousands of feet above it, while hundreds of feet below a river roars past gigantic marble boulders. Stops will be made at Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Nine Turns of Tunnel, Marble Bridge, Tienshiang and Marble factory. After that we will drive back to Taipei via Su Hwa Highway and will be around 7 PM. |
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| Day 8 : Taipei |
B |
| This morning is at your own leisure; Afternoon tour to Yangmingshan National Park and enjoy Hot-Spring Bath. |
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| Day 9 : Taipei / Seoul |
B |
| Today is at own leisure until transferred to the airport for your flight to Seoul. Upon arrival met and transfer to 4* Koreana Hotel or similar for 3 nights. |
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| Day 10 : Seoul |
B/L |
| Full day tour of Seoul including Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, Gyeongbok Palace built in 1394 as a primary residence for the royal family, National Folk Museum, pass by the Blue House, Namdaemun Market, N Seoul Tower, located on the top of Mt. Namsan where visitors can take in a panoramic view of the city. Enjoy non-verbal performance ´Nanta´ |
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| Day 11 : Seoul |
B/L |
| Full day tour of Seoul including DMZ & The 3rd North Korean Tunnel, Changdeok Palace which was constructed in 1405 as an auxiliary palace to Gyeongbok Palace, then onto Secret Garden, the rear garden of Palace used by the king and royal family as a place for relaxation and Insadong Antique Alley where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. |
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| Day 12 : Seoul / Mt. Songni National Park / Daegu |
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| Transfer to Suwon and tour of Hwaseong Fortress; afterwards continue journey to Mt. Songni. You will visit Beobjusa Temple, with 1,500 years of history and a matching list of numerous National Treasures and Monuments. Here you can experience the Buddhist culture reflected in these artifacts. Overnight at 4* Daegu Grand Hotel or similar |
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| Day 13 : Daegu / Mt. Gaya National Park / Gyeongju |
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| Move to Mt. Gaya National Park and tour of Haeinsa Temple, known as the repository of the Tripitaka Koreana, a set of 80,000 wooden printing blocks engraved with one of the most comprehensive compilations of the Buddhist scriptures in Asia. Proceed to Gyeongju called "Museum without Walls". Overnight at 4* Gyeongju Hyundai Hotel or similar for 2 nights. |
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| Day 14 : Gyeongju |
B/D |
| Today you will take full day Gyeongju tour to Tumuli Park, a collection of royal Silla tombs, Cheomseongdae Observatory (the world´s earliest known existing observatory), Anapji Pond, where the Silla royal family relaxed and enjoyed by themselves. The Gyeongju National Museum that preserves much of the Silla heritage, including magnificent gold crowns, pottery, Buddhist artifacts, stone sculptures and the legendary Emille Bell, one of Asia´s largest and most resonant bells-25 tons of bronze standing 11 feet high, Seokguram Grotto designated as UNESCO´s World Heritage and Bulguksa Temple, a monument to both the skill of the Silla architects and the depth of Buddhist faith at the time. |
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| Day 15 : Gyeongju / Busan |
B/L |
| Transfer to Busan, the largest port city. Half day city tour to Busan Tower which gives a panoramic view of the city; then continues your tour to Jagalchi Fish Market, Kukje Market and Taejongdae Park. Overnight at 4* Busan Commodore Hotel or similar |
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| Day 16 : Busan / Seoul / Australia |
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| Today is at own leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to Seoul then connect flight bound for Australia. |
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| Day 17 : Australia |
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| Arrive Australia in the morning. |
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Guaranteed Departure Dates and Prices
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| Tour Code |
Start
Sydney
Saturday |
End
Busan
Sunday |
Full package with international air departing from Sydney |
| China Airlines |
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TK120922
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22/09/2012
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7/10/2012
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5780 |
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TK121006
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6/10/2012
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21/10/2012
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5880 |
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TK121020
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20/10/2012
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4/11/2012
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5880 |
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TK121117
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17/11/2012
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2/12/2012
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5880 |
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TK130202
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2/02/2013 |
17/02/2013
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5780 |
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TK130316
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16/03/2013 |
31/03/2013
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5780 |
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TK130330
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30/03/2013 |
14/04/2013
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5880 |
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TK130413
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13/04/2013 |
28/04/2013
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5880 |
| Land only#: A$4680; Single supplement: A$1450; Triple Share deduction: A$-100 |
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| Hotels used for this tour: |
Taipei:4*Riviera Hotel-(2N),
Sun Moon Lake:5*Fleur De Chine Hotel-(1N),
Kaohsiung:4*Kaohsiung Garden Villa-(1N),
Taitung :5*Taitung Naruwan Hotel-(1N),
Hualien:5*Chateau de Chine Hotel-(1N),
Taipei:4*Riviera Hotel-(2N),
Seoul:4*Koreana Hotel-(3N),
Daegu :4*Daegu Grand Hotel -(1N),
Gyeongju:4*Gyeongju Hyundai Hotel -(2N),
Pusan:4*Commodore Hotel-(1N) or similar |
Pre/Post Stay : Click here for hotel rate.
| Remarks: |
- This tour guaranteed departure based on a minimum of 2 participants. The above prices include airport taxes and fuel surcharges. Please note Taiwan portion is a seat in coach join-in group tour.
- Land only price: Tour starts from Arrival transfer in Taipei to Departure transfer in Pusan including Taipei - Seoul air ticket only.
- China Airlines only depart from Sydney. Those depart from other cities please make your own way to Sydney.
- Taiwan Visa not required for Australian passport holder for a stay up to 30 days. Korea Visa not required for Australian passport holder for a stay up to 90 days.
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Inclusions of Full Package Group Tours
- Return economy class airfares departing from Australia with selected airlines to Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Nepal and India including all domestic flights, including any ticketed airport taxes & fuel surcharges as at November 2010(CBT Holidays reserve the right to charge extra if airlines increase the fuel surcharge)
- Fully inclusive tour with all transfers between airports / piers / stations and hotels in each city; daily sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; evening entertainments; professional English speaking local guides; most of the meals. (breakfast served Western/Local style buffet at hotel, while lunch and dinner are mostly Chinese meals served at selected restaurants, please refer to meal code on itinerary, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, BD=Buffet Dinner, SD=Specialty Dinner, WD=Western Dinner)
- Twin share superior class accommodations, most of our hotels are 4 star international standard (3.5* hotel used for Japan Tour) located in the city centre; all rooms are with private facilities, telephone, colour TV and some are with swimming pool or even room internet facilities etc.
- Professional English speaking guide, who will accompany the group throughout each country; this is subject to a minimum of 10 clients for each group.
- CBT Holidays travel wallet and travel bag.
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