Taiwan Taipei Taichung Sun Moon Pingxi New Year Countdown 4Days 3Nights GOTW9492

08.00 a.m. Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport, 4th floor, Departure Terminal, CHINA AIRLINES (CI) counter, with a Let's Go Group welcome sign and staff to provide assistance and provide travel information.
11.00 a.m. Depart for Taoyuan Airport, Republic of China (Taiwan) by CHINA AIRLINES flight number CI834 (food and beverages are available on board). Travel time is approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes.
03.40 p.m. Arrive at Taoyuan Airport, Republic of China (Taiwan). After that, go through immigration, collect your luggage (local time is 1 hour ahead of Thailand) and start your trip.
Travel to Ximending, located in Taipei. This place is like Siam Square in Bangkok. It is a center of modern fashion for teenagers in Taiwan. Inside the market, there are many things, especially fashion products, clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics or many gift shops that are constantly updated with fashion, whether they are branded or non-branded. In addition, the branded products here are considered to be cheap, suitable for many shoppers to shop to their hearts' content.
Pop mart store Ximending, heaven for art toy lovers, a new Pop mart place that just opened in the middle of the shopping district of Taiwan's teenagers, Ximending. There are 3 floors in total, magnificently built. Art toy lovers will definitely love it. The 3rd floor is an exhibition zone for you to take pictures as you wish. The sales area is only on the 1st and 2nd floors, but there are a lot of products, and they are constantly being added. Pop mart fans must not miss it.
In the evening, have dinner at your leisure for convenience in shopping.
Accommodation NEW TAIPEI AREA Level 3 or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (1)
You choose souvenirs from the famous Pineapple Cake Shop in Taiwan. It is a popular Taiwanese dessert (pineapple cake,
popcorn, fried mushrooms). Then take you to Yehliu Geopark. This park is located in the northernmost part of Taiwan. It is a peninsula that juts out into the sea. Erosion from seawater and wind has created stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and forms. It is quite amazing, such as Angel's Shoe Rock, Candle Rock, Elephant Rock, Ice Cream Rock, Princess's Head Rock, Dragon's Head Rock, etc. Because it is close to the coast, this area has many strangely shaped rocks. The highlight and the one with the most tourists queuing up to take pictures with is the Queen's Head Rock, which is famous all over the world. Let you immerse yourself in the natural atmosphere and strangely shaped rocks. Including a 360-degree viewpoint
Noon Lunch at a restaurant Special!! Seafood menu (2)
Travel to Jiufen Old Street, located on a hillside in Keelung City. Jiufen is currently a famous old pedestrian street in Taiwan. Enjoy the traditional atmosphere of shops and restaurants of Taiwanese people in the past. Enjoy the view and choose to taste and buy tea from many shops. Jiufen Old Street is also a place for fans of the famous Japanese animation cartoon SPIRITED AWAY, which uses the lantern building scene in Jiufen Old Street as the story.
Recommended delicious food The origin of Taiwanese-style taro dumplings. Taiwanese dumplings are larger and much chewier. Each color has a different taste and is not the same chewiness. The syrup is sweet and fragrant mung bean water. You can order it hot or cold.
Then take you to see Burano of Taiwan, another popular tourist attraction in Keelung City, or another name, Zhengbin Fishing Harbor, built in 1934 by the Japanese during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. It is the largest port in Taiwan, so in the early days, Keelung Port was very prosperous. Everyone is free to travel and take pictures as they wish. Take you to Pingxi City or known as Pingxi Railway. This city is famous from the romantic movie YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE. Because this place is one of the scenes in this movie, it is known as one of the romantic railway routes in Taiwan. On the 15th day of the 1st month, then take everyone to pray and release Kongming lanterns (including the service fee of 1 lantern/4 people). You can also walk around or enjoy local restaurants or famous desserts such as bean ice cream and many souvenir shops. Take you to experience the Taiwanese way of life at Shifen Old Street, a small community along the old railway line of Pingxi Railway. This street is an old community that used to be a coal transport route during the time when Japan occupied Taiwan. Tourists like to release paper lanterns. When buying lanterns, write your wishes and release them into the sky. And have fun walking along the railway tracks. There are restaurants and postcards to choose from.
Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant (3)
Accommodation: NEW TAIPEI AREA Level 3 or equivalent
Then the tour leader takes you to COUNTDOWN to see the fireworks at Taipei 101 (Special: There is a shuttle bus service to pick you up and drop you off at the nearest area of ​​the countdown event venue because cars cannot park in front of the building from 22:00 to 01:00). Taiwan's MRT is currently the most convenient mass transit system. There will be buses to pick you up and drop you off at various stations, connecting to every destination in Taipei, allowing you to travel conveniently. Then take you to COUNTDOWN to see the fireworks at Taipei 101 (excluding the 89th floor fee, approximately 800 NTD per person). When it comes to places to set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year, Taipei 101 in Taiwan is considered one of the top places that people all over the world talk about. It is a beautiful and popular place to watch fireworks that is famous all over the world. Each year, the theme of the event, the lights, and the fireworks that are set off are different. Impressing tourists greatly, the fireworks display celebrating the start of the year 2025 has many creative highlights, including a 360-degree fireworks display combined with music, architectural lighting and multimedia elements, with songs composed specifically for the fireworks display, as well as the use of fireworks from Europe and Taiwan, which produce little smoke and are free of dust, in order to create a joyful atmosphere for both viewing and listening to the participants. Then take you to your accommodation. Note: If you wish to return after 1:00 a.m., there will be no pick-up and drop-off service (excluding transportation costs).

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant (4)
Travel to Taichung City. Taichung is the second largest city in Taiwan. It has a warm climate that is suitable for traveling all year round, with an average temperature of only 22.4 degrees Celsius. In addition to being an important industrial and commercial center of Taiwan, it is also a city with interesting culture and history. Then travel to Zhongshe Flower Market, a 37-acre flower farm filled with more than 1,000 species of flowers, such as lilies, lavender, and sage. This is also the only flower farm that has succeeded in growing tulips in Taiwan. You are free to take pictures of the various flowers as you wish. In December, everyone can see the fields of cosmos, lilies, and sage. The most beautiful period is from January to March, when the tulip fields are the highlight of Zhongshe Flower Market. This is not only a flower garden, but also a flower market. You can buy flowers, do other activities, and there is also a Taiwanese BBQ restaurant, which is a popular place for locals. (Including the entrance fee to Zhongshe Flower Farm)
*** Note: The blooming of each flower depends mainly on the weather. ***
Noon: Lunch at a restaurant. Special!! Buffet menu: Mala, Taiwanese Shabu (5)
Take a group cruise on Sun Moon Lake to see the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake, an important landmark of Taiwan. The name of Sun Moon Lake comes from its shape, which is similar to the sun in the north and the moon in the south. The area around the lake is also rich in natural resources and many species of creatures, such as fish, birds, and other animals. While cruising and enjoying the beautiful atmosphere on the lake, there is Lalu Island in the middle of Sun Moon Lake, which is known as the island on the water. In the past, this area was inhabited by the indigenous people until in 1946, the Taiwanese government changed the name to Guanghua Island. Later, in 1999, a major earthquake damaged Sun Moon Lake, resulting in the discovery of the remains of civilization and ancient artifacts of the indigenous people. In 2000, it was renamed Lalu Island until today. In the past, the indigenous people used Lalu Island as a sacred place.
Recommended delicious food: A-Ma tea-boiled eggs, slightly salty, egg white and yolk are not hard, soft and chewy, similar to braised eggs. This is the most delicious tea-boiled egg shop in Taiwan.
While taking a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the lake, there is Lalu Island in the middle of Sun Moon Lake, known as the island on the water. In the past, this area was inhabited by the indigenous people until 1946 when the Taiwanese government changed the name to Guanghua Island. Later, in 1999, a major earthquake damaged Sun Moon Lake, leading to the discovery of the remains of civilization and ancient artifacts of the indigenous people. In 2000, it was renamed Lalu Island until today. In the past, the indigenous people used Lalu Island as a sacred place. Then, we will take you to Wenwu Temple, built in 1938, located on the right side of Sun Moon Lake. Inside the temple, there are statues of Confucius and Guan Yu (the god of wisdom and the god of honesty). Taiwanese people believe that if you worship Guan Yu, you will be successful in your career, have loyal people, or if you plan something, it will be successful as you wish. Therefore, it is popular with Taiwanese people who come to worship and ask for blessings from the gods in this temple. In front, there are 2 marble lions (Chinese Guardian Lions), each worth 1 million Taiwan dollars. Taiwanese people believe that they are guardian lions and always exist in pairs, with the male on the right stepping on the globe, while the female is on the left with the little lion cub.
The worship of the sacred objects in Wenwu Temple is divided into 3 points as follows:
Point 1: The God of Guan Yu in a sitting position on the throne. Chinese and Taiwanese people often come here to pray for success in their careers, business prosperity, and safety from danger. At this point, Taiwanese people often bring a cat's eye jade, a wallet, and circle the incense pot 3 times to attract money and enhance the power of the cat's eye jade.
Point 2: Wucheng Temple, there will be the God of Guan Yu sitting on the throne with the God of Yue Fei, both gods of the martial arts. Some legends say that the God of Yue Fei is another form of the God of Guan Yu. At this point, people often pray for wisdom and honesty.
Point 3: Dacheng Temple, where the God of Confucius is enshrined. At this point, people often pray for blessings regarding education, learning, or wisdom.
Take you to Feng Chia Night Market is located in Taichung, near Feng Chia University. It covers the Feng Chia-Wenhua Night Market, Feng Chia Rd., and Fuxing Rd. This night market is considered the most famous night market in Taichung and the largest in Taiwan. There are many products for everyone to shop freely. Inside, there are quality products such as clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, local food, and many street foods for you to taste.
In the evening, have dinner at your leisure so as not to waste time shopping.
Accommodation STAY HOTEL TAICHUNG 4 stars or equivalent

Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (6)
Take you to Taichung City. Take you to Rainbow Village.
It used to be an old village of war veterans. When the building was being demolished, the old soldier Huang Yung-Fu or “Grandpa Rainbow” came to revive the building by painting all the houses and buildings in bright colors. This made it a popular tourist attraction in Taichung that everyone should not miss.
Take you to worship Longshan Temple, an old and famous temple of Taiwanese people. This temple is almost 300 years old. The front is decorated with dragon pillars on both the left and right, like they are protecting the central hall. In 1740, there was major damage, so the temple was renovated many times, including the doors, beams, roof, and the dragon pillars that are beautifully carved. It is a delicate sculpture made of beautiful wood. There are ancient Chinese books at the entrance, giving a literary touch. In addition to its religious value, it also promotes tourism. Currently, it is popular to come and pray for work, study, and most importantly, love. It is believed that those who are unsuccessful in love should pray to the Old Moon God at this temple, and their love will improve.
Little tips on how to pray to make it perfect!! “When praying for love, it is recommended to specify specific specifications/who you want, ask a question, yes or no, and then take a risk with a red fortune stick (Pua Pui). Take a risk 3 times. Pray every time, you must get it, turn one upside down, a total of 3 times, then take the red string from the box at the Old Moon God’s shrine to perform the Chun Chiang ceremony by taking the red string to the right three times at the incense pot with smoke rising. It is believed that this red string will tie our soulmates to meet each other.”
Noon Lunch is served at the restaurant. Special menu!! Xiao long bao (7)
Take you to a cosmetics shop. There are cosmetics, medicines, oils, and famous Taiwanese massage oils for everyone to choose from to shop to their heart’s content.
Then take you to take pictures outside the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, one of the symbols of Taiwan and a must-see tourist attraction in Taipei. Built in 1976 to commemorate and honor the former President Chiang Kai-shek, it is a white building with a blue octagonal roof in Chinese architectural style. It stands out prominently in the middle of Freedom Square. There are 89 steps in front, equal to the age of the president. Inside, there is a large bronze statue of him in a sitting position with a smiling face, different from his statues in other places. There will be 2 soldiers guarding it at all times. And on the inner wall behind, there are 3 words of his political philosophy: ethics, democracy and science. Then take you to visit Si SI Nan Village, the first ancient village in Taiwan. Located in Taipei City near the Taipei 101 building from the migration of the Kuomintang soldiers. It is an important historical and cultural village in the country. With the charm of the simple life of the people in a small community, surrounded by the prosperity of a big city and small shops Within the village, there is also Simple Market, a special market that is open only on Sundays. The uniqueness of the village makes it popular with tourists and media, and it has been used as a scene in many famous movies. At present, it has become a famous tourist attraction, suitable for walking around the ancient village that has preserved the old style of the original shophouses very well, to the point that it can be considered the art center of the country.
Take you to take a photo with the Taipei 101 building (excluding the fee to go up to the 89th floor) to take a photo with the landmark of Taiwan, the 5th tallest building in the world at present (ranked in 2016) with a height of 508 meters.
Then take you to Mitsui Outlet, a shopping mall opened under the operation of the Japanese Mitsui Group, the owner of the famous outlet mall from Japan. This is a full-fledged 5-story outlet mall. Inside the mall, the area is divided into 2 parts: IN MALL and OUT MALL. The service area is provided by leading brands around the world, such as Versace, ARMANI, Calvin Klein Jeans, VANS, Fitflop, LACOSTE, Onitsuka Tiger, and many more. You can apply for a tax refund when shopping for more than 2,000 Taiwan dollars and submit your passport at the Information desk on the 1st floor. It is also a center for popular Taiwanese and Japanese restaurants in Taiwan. There is also a JASONS Market supermarket, Taiwanese milk tea in bottles, Taiwanese snacks, which you can buy as souvenirs for your family at home. In the mall, there is free Wi-Fi and a phone charging booth.
When it is time, we will take you to Taoyuan Airport.
Arrive at Taoyuan Airport, Republic of China (Taiwan)
10.40 p.m.. Depart for Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand by CHINA AIRLINES flight number CI837 (food and beverage service on board)
01.25 a.m.  Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand safely with good impressions from the Let's Go Group team.