Spend the morning hiking through misty trails toward Wulai Waterfall, then ride the historic scenic mini train for forest views. Visit a local Atayal weaving studio or small museum to learn about Taiwan’s Indigenous culture. Later, enjoy a riverside soak or a private bath back at your inn, followed by traditional stone-grilled river fish for dinner.

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Depart Taipei by high-speed train to Tainan, then transfer into the hills to Guanziling, famed for its warm mud springs. Check into a hillside retreat and enjoy your first therapeutic soak in grey mineral-rich waters. In the evening, sample local cuisine cooked over geothermal heat — including spring-boiled eggs and herbal clay-pot stews.

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Journey into the cool mountain air of Alishan, winding through tea-covered slopes and cloud forests. Stop at a high-mountain tea farm to learn about Taiwan’s famous oolong, then continue to your cedarwood inn or mountain lodge. Relax with a warming meal and stargaze in the crisp mountain air.

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Rise early for the iconic Alishan sunrise, taking the narrow-gauge forest railway to a panoramic viewing platform. Afterward, walk quiet forest trails past thousand-year-old cedars, mountain shrines, and lakes ringed by mist. The afternoon is free for tea tasting, gentle walking, or a rest before dinner.

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Descend through mountain valleys to the secluded hot spring village of Guguan, nestled deep in central Taiwan’s highlands. Settle into a traditional inn where forest-facing baths and quiet surrounds invite deep relaxation. Enjoy a rustic local dinner and a night soak under the stars.

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Choose one of the Seven Heroes of Guguan hiking trails — a network of well-marked paths ranging from gentle forest walks to more ambitious ridge hikes — offering sweeping views over cedar-clad hills and bamboo groves. Afterwards, return to your traditional inn for a long afternoon soak in a riverside or open-air bath. In the evening, enjoy a locally sourced dinner featuring highland vegetables

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Travel west toward Sun Moon Lake, stopping at viewpoints as the valley opens into sweeping water views. Check into a lakeside retreat with spa access, then enjoy a leisurely cruise across the lake or a stroll along its scenic cycling path. End the day with a hot spring soak and peaceful views from your room or terrace.

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Spend the morning visiting Wenwu Temple, perched above the lake, and browsing lakeside tea shops for aged oolong and handmade ceramics. Visit the Ita Thao Village along the lake’s southeastern shore, the cultural heart of the Thao people - here you can learn about their legends, traditional weaving, and way of life shaped by the rhythms of the lake. In the afternoon, choose between a tranquil boat ride across the water, a lakeside cycle along the scenic Xiangshan trail, or a quiet hour in your room’s private bath

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Travel by high-speed rail back to Taipei for your final night. Treat yourself to a luxury spa treatment, rooftop onsen, or stylish afternoon tea in the Da’an district. Enjoy a farewell dinner in a modern Taiwanese bistro or revisit one of the city’s iconic night markets for a final round of street food.

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After a final breakfast, your private transfer whisks you to the airport for your onward journey. You’ll leave Taiwan with softened shoulders, a quiet mind, and memories steeped in steam, forest, and ancient spring traditions.

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