The Beautiful Island of Taiwan: Your Way

It’s easy to see why Taiwan was called Ilha Formosa, “the beautiful island”, by early Portuguese sailors. This small island offers spectacular mountain scenery, an impressive geographic and ecological diversity and a unique mélange of cultural influences. With its small size and excellent roadways and facilities, Taiwan is easy to discover while remaining relatively unknown to mainstream tourism.

Our trip takes us hiking in Dasyueshan National Forest to see blossoming rhododendrons, Mikado Pheasant and Rock Monkey, and to the San Xin Temple with its exquisite bird carvings. We’ll travel to the wave-swept coast of eastern Taiwan and to the fishing stations of Tainan City. We’ll meet the Taroko and Bunun aboriginal peoples, who maintain their distinctive cultural heritage. Join us on this fascinating natural history discovery with a taste of Taiwan’s cultural heritage.