Taichung Day trips

A perfect 10-hour Taipei-Taichung food and walking tour with air-conditioned bus, eating and drinking! Sister Shuhua took care of dozens of people in the entire group like an older sister, ensuring everyone's food, drinks, and entertainment were covered. This travel agency is truly a super nanny team, so thoughtful. Amazing Food and Walking Tour organized by Sophie Wu of Route Travel Agency. The guides at this tour company are highly recommended; not only do they organize everyone's meals and drinks on the bus, but they also provide WhatsApp presentations. I've joined other tours by different companies before, but this is the best. The meeting point at Ximending Station E5 is easier to find than Taipei Station. Booking Tips: Expect lots of food 😋 and lots of walking. Please remember to bring 1000 TWD per adult in cash to pay for lunch, milk tea, and an ice cream upgrade 🍨. Most importantly, check the weather 🌞☁️🌤️ to make sure it's not raining before you book. Remember to wear your seatbelt on the bus, bring 1000 TWD cash per person, and most importantly, choose a day with good weather.

It was an amazing tour and it makes it better with the guidance from Justin (Yang) our tour guide and driver. I will definitely recommend this tour to my friends and will book Justin in my future travels!

The itinerary deserves a perfect score, and first, I'd like to express my gratitude to our driver and guide, Brother Ken! Brother Ken arrived very early to pick us up and took thoughtful care of everyone. Our first stop was Cingjing Farm. The journey wasn't short, and the mountain roads were winding, making me wonder if it would be boring, but it wasn't at all. Brother Ken started sharing many interesting local stories even before we began ascending the mountain, which was incredibly entertaining. He would share details about every place we passed. On the way up, we saw trucks transporting cabbages down from the high mountains, and we got a sense of the indigenous people's way of life, culture, and art. Even the place names we passed had their own history. Thanks to Brother Ken, I learned so much about Nantou. The mountains in Nantou are truly beautiful. Stepping into the vast mountains, I truly understood what it means to see layers of green peaks. The mountains seemed endless. Occasionally, we'd pass by cliffs, and in the distance, we could see riverbeds. It was the dry season, so they looked like shallow, scratch-like marks, with a few shimmering, wide, thin mirrors reflecting on them. The scenery was captivating. Upon arriving at the farm, the weather was perfect. Time seemed to stand still under the blue sky and white clouds, and we gradually felt the temperature becoming cooler. Sheep trotted on the slopes, creating little 'flowers' on the lush green grass. The walking path was built along the mountain, and a few horses grazed in the flat area below. In the distance, the continuous mountain ranges were hazy, only their general outlines remaining, blending into the azure sky. We walked along the path to the exit, where Brother Ken picked us up for lunch before taking us to our second destination, Sun Moon Lake. Getting out of the car, I was immediately drawn to the surface of Sun Moon Lake. It was more expansive than I imagined, with an emerald-like surface that seemed bottomless. Just then, fragmented sunlight fell upon it, creating shimmering ripples, like light, thin silk stretching and unfurling in the wind. Taking a boat tour of the lake was exhilarating. The breeze was refreshing, reducing some of the early summer heat. Brother Ken continued to provide explanations, deepening our impression of Sun Moon Lake. The boat stopped at several piers, and in the shallow waters near the shore, we could faintly see small fish. I guessed the fish were as happy as I was. During our free time, we walked to the Yuchi Township Farmers' Association's Ita Thao branch and bought Ruby Black Tea. It felt like a must-do to bring back some black tea from Sun Moon Lake. The Assam milk tea we bought from a roadside shop was also delicious. On the boat ride back, we could see the cable cars, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Sun Moon Lake at sunset, with its water becoming deeper and more profound, gently smoothed away all worries. Even though we were reluctant to leave, it was time to head back. Brother Ken drove us back, again carefully reminding us to gather our personal belongings. On the way back, we watched the sun set, and the fields along the highway turned golden. The lingering warmth of the sun gradually faded, and our phone galleries filled with more and more photos. I thought to myself how truly happy this day had been, and it had passed by so quickly. As night fell, we finally returned to Taichung, and Brother Ken patiently dropped us off at our respective accommodations, bidding us farewell. I am so grateful to Brother Ken and to this one-day tour. It felt like a wonderfully beautiful dream. I love the mountains and waters of Nantou, and perhaps if I ever feel anxious again, looking back at this trip, recalling those interesting little stories, those adorable little sheep, and those lovely ripples, will bring me peace. I truly hope to have the chance to visit again!

A super chill and fun tour with Ms. Jeanne Tan! Everything was well-organized, and the itinerary was followed smoothly. Every place we visited was beautiful and worth the trip. Ms. Jeanne was friendly, accommodating, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hassle-free and memorable tour!

Ease of locating the meeting point and although there is no tour guide provided on this day tour, it is very self-sufficient. The tour to Sun Moon Lake is enjoyable with lots of food choices. But for those who would like to explore the island by cable car, ferry or the bus, this half day tour may not be enough. The other half day is to visit a chocolate factory, stopover for donuts at a cafe and a visit to Paper Dome.

Would have been better if the guide can speak in English (specifically chosen English speaking guide in Klook) nevertheless he’s still trying his best to communicate thru one of the guest who can speak English. He would consistently offer taking a photo during the trip.

Excellent operator. Picked up at the hotel on time. The driver, Moose, spoke fluent English and was very communicative. The car was very comfortable, a Mercedes. We visited all the places on the itinerary. The scenery in Alishan was truly beautiful. Moose showed us good photo spots and helped take pictures; the results were amazing. This tour does not include Alishan entrance tickets or train tickets. These can be purchased on Klook. I highly recommend this operator. And with Klook, everything is easy.

This tour was definitely one for the books! Our tour guide, Sir Allan, was the best. He’s incredibly good at taking quality photos and even suggested lots of poses for us. A Meteor Garden marathon was also played throughout the entire trip, which made everything even more entertaining. Highly recommend Sir Allan as a tour guide — he truly made this trip memorable!

The tour was great. The tour schedule includes essential tourist spots in Taichung. It's a half-day tour, so you could visit Shenggang Village in the morning before joining. Gaomei Wetland is really windy, so I'd recommend anyone with long hair to tie it up before visiting. Although it's a half-day tour, the itinerary is well-packed. It was great that the tour included places I wanted to see in Taichung, so I didn't have to visit them separately. Since the tour started in the afternoon, I also had time to explore Shenji New Village near the meeting point. The weather was good, so I enjoyed the beautiful scenery overall. Even though it's an English and Chinese-speaking tour, they played a Korean translation for us, which made the experience even more comfortable. The wind at Gaomei Wetland is strong enough to spin the wind turbines. I recommend that women with long hair tie it up. Am I the only one who thinks of G.O.D.'s 'Road' when walking through Gaomei Wetland?