Overview
Explore the rich culture of Taiwan on a tour through the can't-miss sites of Taipei, including the Grand Hotel, Yangmingshan National Park, Presidential Square, and the Shilin Night Market--one of the largest and most popular markets in Taiwan. Learn about Taiwanese culture by enjoying a cooking class, discovering Taroko National Park, and touring the Li Chuan clam aquafarm.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start tour
Day 2
Arrive in Taipei
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Taipei guided sightseeing tour
Begin at Yangmingshan National Park, where volcanic landscapes and hot springs highlight Taiwan’s natural beauty. Explore the National Palace Museum, home to one of the world’s finest Chinese art collections. End at the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, where solemn ceremonies honor those who served the nation.
Shilin night market visit
Explore one of Taipei’s largest and most famous night markets, packed with street food, games, and shops.
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
LEAP! Taiwanese cooking class
Join a professional chef in the kitchen to learn how to make delicious traditional dishes – you will first visit a local market to select produce and then reward your hard work with a taste of the finished product!
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall visit
The majestic hall rises above more than 60 acres of landscaped gardens, graceful pavilions, and ponds. Enter through a Ming-style arch, flanked by the National Theater and National Concert Hall. The square between them is a lively gathering place for festivals and celebrations.
Longshan Temple visit
Xinyi Wei Xiu District visit
Enjoy free time in Taipei’s Xinyi Wei Xiu District, a lively pedestrian area filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
Taipei North Gate (Cheng’en Gate)
Built in 1884, Taipei North Gate, formally Cheng’en Gate, is the best-preserved of the old city gates and a designated National Monument. Its two-story blockhouse design features solid stone construction, traditional Chinese wooden roof trusses, and intricate carved ornamentation.
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Travel to Yilan
Shrimp fishing experience
Lanyang Crab House offers visitors a unique opportunity to participate in shrimp fishing. Guests can enjoy the tranquil ambiance of traditional Taiwanese fishing ponds while trying their hand at catching freshwater shrimp.
Lanyang Museum visit
The museum showcases the rich cultural and ecological history of the Lanyang Plain. It features exhibits on local geology, indigenous culture, and the area's development, offering visitors insight into the region's heritage.
Jiaoxi fish foot bath experience
Hot springs visit
Day 6
National Center for Traditional Arts
This new 24-hectare facility is located beside beautiful Dongshan River in Yilan. In addition to organized displays and performances of culture and art, it also provides a stage where performing artists can show off their creative works. The emphasis here is on the continuous propagation, innovation, and renewal of traditional arts. You can stroll casually among artistic creations, listen to elegant music, and enjoy exciting opera performances—and you can even participate in the process of artistic creation yourself.
Dongshan River Water Park visit
Enjoy a scenic hike through this area renowned for its natural beauty and recreational activities, which has been designed to rebuild the natural relationship between man and water. This park simulates the natural landscapes and incorporates elements of the native culture of Lanyang.
Day 7
LEAP! Toucheng Farm experience
Toucheng Farm sky lantern workshop, Mud-baking class
Travel to Taipei
Xinyi Wei Xiu District visit
Enjoy free time in Taipei’s Xinyi Wei Xiu District, a lively pedestrian area filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
Dinner
Day 8
Breakfast
Yehliu Geopark visit
Yehliu is famous for its dramatic rock formations, sculpted by erosion into artistic shapes over time. The most iconic is the Queen’s Head, a slender stone pinnacle that has become a symbol of the area.
Tea tasting experience
Taiwanese tea is considered among the finest in the world. Enjoy a tasting while a tea master shares insights into its history, traditions, and quality.
Pingxi District excursion
Travel along the historic Pingxi Rail Line, once used to haul coal and now a nostalgic route through the Keelung River Valley. Stroll Shifen Station Old Street, where shops and homes line the tracks, before visiting Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s own “Niagara Falls.” Conclude with the Pingxi sky lantern experience, releasing lanterns once used as signals, now symbols of peace and good fortune.
Dinner
Day 9
Breakfast
End tour
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tips for local guides and drivers
Scenes from Taiwan
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.