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Self-guided Tour (includes itinerary and round-trip Taoyuan Airport MRT voucher)

● Passengers who join the self-guided tours are advised to redeem the exchanger order of Taoyuan Metro ticket at the Taoyuan International Airport Tourist Service Center between 08:30 and 19:00.

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Schedule (G) Fun in the Taoyuan Shopping District

Scenic Spots

Explore the Taoyuan Lantern Festival Area Zhongli Art Hall Zhongli Big Clock The Liuhe Shopping District
  • A12/13
    Depart from Taoyuan International Airport
  • A19
    Taoyuan Metro (A12-A19)

    Explore the Taoyuan Lantern Festival Area (80 minutes)
  • A22
    Take Taoyuan Metro, arrive at Laojie River Station

    Zhongli Arts Hall (50 minutes)
    Zhongli Arts Hall was officially opened on October 25, 1985 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Taiwan's return to Chinese sovereignty. Situated in the center of Zhongli City, near Zhongli Library and Zhongzheng Park, it is located in a quiet and simple cultural and educational district. The hall is the most professionally equipped and easily accessible exhibition and performance venue in the southern Taoyuan area. The architecture of the building is elegant and poised. Inside the lobby is a mosaic mural titled “The Melody of Life—Impromptu Performance Under the Shade of Trees” by internationally renowned artist Chen Jingrong. This artwork reflects the concept of art's integration into daily life, while allowing visitors to experience the captivating charm of art.

    Zhongli Big Clock (60 minutes)
    Zhongli Big Clock was the first public market during the Japanese Colonial Period. Located at the intersection of Datong Road and Zhongzheng Road, less than 500 meters from Zhongli Railway Station. Because there is a big clock beside the market, the local people refer to the Zhongli First Public Market as the "Big Clock". The "Big Clock" has also become a landmark of the Zhongli market. In the past, when people from Zhongli met, they would often say, "See you at the Big Clock." It was the most bustling landmark in the past. The Zhongli First Public Market has undergone changes due to shifts in consumer behavior, transformation of the surrounding commercial district, and an aging infrastructure. Therefore, the old market was demolished in December 2017 and the site was redeveloped. It officially reopened on December 23, 2022, in the form of the "Liyang Mall."

    The Liuhe Shopping District (60 minutes)
    The Liuhe Shopping District in Taoyuan City is centered around the SOGO Department Store and Venice Cinemas, It spans neighborhoods along Zhongfeng Road, Huanbei Road, Yanping Road, and Zhongmei Road in Zhongli District. The area has clothing boutiques, cafes, specialty restaurants, and numerous financial institutions. The Zhongli District Administrative Center is also located in this area, making it one of the most representative commercial districts in the region. The shopping district offers complete living amenities, featuring not only fashionable stores and renowned eateries, but also green space. In addition, the completion of the old street creek rehabilitation project, new walking paths, park landscaping, and underground parking has transformed the Liuhe Shopping District into a popular spot where young people relax, shop, and enjoy fashion. It is also an ideal place for families to spend quality leisure time together.

    Take Taoyuan Metro (A19-A12)
  • A12/13
    Arrive at Taoyuan International Airport

Schedule (H) Exploring Nature and Art In Depth

Scenic Spots

Explore the areas around the Taoyuan Lantern Festival Global Mall Taoyuan Children's Art Center Chintan Park (Green Pond Park)
  • A12/13
    Depart from Taoyuan International Airport
  • A19
    Take Taoyuan Metro (A12-A19)

    Explore the areas around the Taoyuan Lantern Festival (80 minutes)

    Global Mall (100 minutes)

    Taoyuan Children's Art Center (60 minutes)
    December 2020 Construction of the main building. commenced April 2024 Inaugurated. Taoyuan Children's Art Center located in Qingpu is connected with the Main Museum via the elevated corridor. The exhibition halls are situated on the 1st and 2nd floors. The workshop and art library for children and adolescents are located on the 3rd floor. On the basis of children's participation, Taoyuan Children's Art Center employs the modern/contemporary art as its theme. Through art exhibition, performance, education and promotion, interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and professional research, it facilitates children to experience art and life as well as cultivates the critical thinking ability, openness, and social participation and practice of children and adolescents. Furthermore, it fosters a friendly environment to expose families to art and culture, putting children's right to cultural participation into practice.

    Chintan Park (Green Pond Park) (60 minutes)
    Chintan Park is close to Taoyuan Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail. It was originally designed for agricultural irrigation, providing the functions of water regulation and flood control. Later, the planning converted it into a water park for urban residents. Its facilities include a ramp leading to the water, a lookout platform, boardwalk, trails, an outdoor theater, etc., creating a recreation space that is serene and fun to visit in the metropolis. It also won Taiwan’s engineering and construction-related award. Visiting Chintan Park, you will see many aquatic plants, rich ecosystems, and the large lotus pond that attract numerous visitors to stop and enjoy the view. Whether it is day or night, the Park is a good place for families and couples to stroll around, and also a hot spot for photographers.

    Take Taoyuan Metro
  • A12/13
    Arrive at Taoyuan International Airport

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La Rotisserie
La Rotisserie Located on the sixth floor of the Palais de Chine Hotel, La Rotisserie Western Restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and authentic Western cuisine in lunchtime and evening packages. Our open cooking arrangement and Sino-French atmosphere are accented by a scintillating crystal light gallery and salon-style seating, and we feature an exclusive double freestanding oven fired by Taiwan acacia wood blocks from Nantou County. We use only the finest ingredients in our dishes, and our superb menu is centered on authentic French cuisine and barbecue. Website : https://www.palaisdechinehotel.com/pdc_en/pages/26/0/46
Taipei Garden Hotel
Taipei Garden Hotel “Travel in Manga and Ximen” The “Taipei Garden Hotel”, located between Manga (Wanhua) and Ximen Business Circle, is a deluxe business and tourist hotel in Western Taipei that provides 241 comfortable high-ceiling suites and versatile catering service that blends Chinese dishes with Western ones. With “Travel in Manga and Ximen” as the theme of the hotel and combining it with the meaning of Bangka boat, enthusiasm and cultural meanings are created through design techniques. Website : https://www.taipeigarden.com.tw/en/
Cosmos Hotel Taipei
Cosmos Hotel Taipei Cosmos Hotel Taipei is conveniently located by the M3 exit of the MRT Taipei Station, at the heart of Taipei's well establish public transit system. Since its grand opening in 1979, it has been the hotel of choice for many international tourists and business travelers, as well as a popular destination for corporate meetings and group seminars. Over the years, Cosmos Hotel Taipei has strived to provide distinguished services and high quality dining experiences, always seeking further improvement. Website : https://www.cosmos-hotel.com.tw/en/
Hua Shan Din by Cosmos Creation
Hua Shan Din by Cosmos Creation Cosmos Creation targeted the Taipei market for the launch of its second endeavor in the Hua Shan 1914 Creative Park. Hua Shan Din by Cosmos Creation is a design hotel housed in a historical building of the original slab and column architectural design, with the banking and brewery cultures of its past incorporated into its design elements. Website : https://www.huashandin.com.tw/en/
Just Sleep Taipei Ximending
Just Sleep Taipei Ximending Just Sleep Taipei Ximending is close to the bustling Ximending commercial district. The tourists can travel to the historic sites in Taipei while experiencing the trendy and diverse Taiwanese culture, in addition, they can also taste the local cuisine. Just Sleep hotels are located in areas with extremely convenient transportation networks. They are within walking distance of MRT stations and are surrounded by fully functional commercial districts. Whether it's for business or travel, guests can experience and be surprised by what it has to offer. Website : https://www.justsleephotels.com/ximending/en/
Caesar Park Hotel Taipei
Caesar Park Hotel Taipei Located in the heart of Taipei City directly across from Taipei Main Station, CAESAR PARK TAIPEI offers the most convenient access to Taiwan Railway, Taiwan High Speed Rail, Mass Rapid Transit, buses and other major landmarks and attractions. Our 478 spacious rooms are divided into six different types to suit the needs of all guests. Free Wi-Fi facilities are provided in each room. The brand new Station Suites, Metro and Metropolis Rooms are designed to show the stunning view of central Taipei City and well-equipped deluxe amenities. Website : https://taipei.caesarpark.com.tw/en/
Edison Travel Service
Edison Travel Service Edison Travel Service Co., Ltd. was established in 1988 by a team of Taiwanese travel experts who know Taiwan to the smallest details. We provide full range of services all over Taiwan, ensuring the complete customer satisfaction with a young and dynamic team, working closely with you to develop the kind of programs and packages that you want, bringing out the best. Specialties:
1.Daily departure tours with English-speaking guides. (guaranteed departure with a minimum of 1 participant)
2.Tour programs available from half-day to 5 days with varieties of choices.
3.Tailor-made tours available to meet any requirements.
4.Hotel reservation available for 1-5 star hotels all over Taiwan at favorable prices.
5.Private transfer available for business and leisure trips.
6.Multilingual team: Mandarin, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Tagalog.
Website : https://edisontours.com/
Ciao Creation
Ciao Creation In 2017, Ciao Creation was founded by Four Brothers CO., LTD., a factory manufacturing metal buttons, buckles, rivets, nailheads and other metal accessories for the clothing, footwear, leather goods, uniform industries since 1976. With the growing popularity of handmade crafts, people love to make their own projects to express personalized characteristics. Now Ciao Creation offers simple and handy tools for applying nailheads. By using our tools, makers can apply the prong studs on any material any time and also avoid snagging or scratching problems. We believe that the studs can be used in wider categories. Ciao Creation application tools help people who love handmade crafts to apply the studs easily no matter on Leather, Cardstock, Fabric, Denim, Vegan washable paper or Plastic materials. Makers can add our shiny and high quality studs to brighten their unique projects. Website : https://www.ciaocreation.com/
Formosa Plastics Group Museum
Formosa Plastics Group Museum The Formosa Plastics Group Museum is located on the grounds of Chang Gung University. After opening to the public in 2004, it became a tourist attraction in Taoyuan, well-regarded for its educational exhibits and natural surroundings. The museum has six above-ground exhibition floors and one basement exhibition area covering over 8,000 square meters. Its main purpose is to present two FPG founders, Mr. Wang Yung-C and Mr. Wang Yung-Tsai's history of personal struggle, development and entrepreneurship while also showcasing their business enterprises. Free individual, scheduled group and holiday tours as well as recorded audio guides are available to visitors. After viewing the museum, visitors may explore the Chang Gung University campus and its distinctive architecture. Several famous singers have featured the grounds in their music videos. Frog Lake and Zhi Ching Lake are both found in front of the museum and are favorites for family outings and known for the beautiful swans and varicolored fish. Website : https://www.fpgmuseum.com.tw/
Fullon Hotel Taoyuan Airport MRT A8
Fullon Hotel Taoyuan Airport MRT A8 Fullon Hotel Taoyuan Airport MRT A8” is located beside Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Station of the Taoyuan Airport MRT. It is located near Chang Gung Medical Center, Taoyuan International Airport, and Global Mall. Due to its convenient location, it is the best choice for international travelers and business travelers. Website : https://www.fullon-hotels.com.tw/a8/en/
Goodtime Station
Goodtime Station With no fancy decorations but a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, Goodtime Station is a dining outlet where the guests can enjoy a quality time to hangout and unwind, that is why the name was given. Goodtime Station provides a wide range of food selections, from western brunch sets to Taiwanese meal sets, whenever you come, you can always fulfill your appetites. Website : https://www.facebook.com/goodtimestation
Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou
Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou Located between Taipei and Taoyuan Airport, MITSUI OUTLET PARK LINKOU can be easily accessed by various means of transportation. Designed with the leisure and holiday resort concept of "SOUTHERN TREASURE FOREST", this spacious and comfortable center is your best choice of traveling, shopping and getting relaxed in Taiwan. Website : https://www.mitsui-shopping-park.com.tw/mop/linkou/en/service.html
Fullon Hotel Taoyuan
Fullon Hotel Taoyuan A hotel which is nearby the arts center, financial business district, and technology industrial zone. Fullon Hotel Taoyuan is convenient to Taoyuan International Airport, train and Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) station. We are also surrounded by the sightseeing attractions, such as the night market with delicious food and local specialties. Fullon Hotel Taoyuan is committed to providing you with enthusiastic and warm service, while promoting the culture of “tea giving,” upholding the local spirit of “please sit and enjoy the tea.” Our chef selects premium ingredients and combines them with local flavors to represent Hong Kong style, Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine for exquisite gourmets. We are your best choice for the business meetings, accommodation, dinner parties and banquets. Website : https://www.fullon-hotels.com.tw/ty/en/
Vigor Bakery
Vigor Bakery Guarantee and pride are the cornerstone of Vigor Bakery's sustainable development. Founded in 1992, Vigor Bakery upholds the mission of "inheriting classic pastry culture" and aims to satisfy modern people's healthy eating habits and pursuit of taste. Our goal is to bring out the trendy pastries that lead the contemporary market. To balance the texture and remove the weight of oil and sugar in traditional pastries, Vigor Bakery exclusively introduces unsalted butter and fermented cream from France to make pastries that are crispy, non-greasy, and have an extraordinary flavor. As the pioneer of the pastry industry, Vigor Bakery was the first to develop a fully automated line for producing pineapple cake and mung bean cake, making traditional industry technological to meet hygiene and safety procedures. While pursuing deliciousness, maintaining food safety and hygiene is the core value of Vigor Bakery. To ensure consumers eat safely, every Vigor Bakery’s product meets the domestic SGS food inspection standards. The factory has passed ISO22000 food safety management system certification and HACCP hazard analysis critical control point system specification. Vigor Bakery has been consecutively awarded various honors, including the "popular gold award" first place in the Taipei pineapple cake festival evaluation, the first choice for "Taipei's top ten souvenirs - must-buy famous products," "Taipei's souvenir - representative store of pineapple cakes" and "Taipei City Government's pineapple cake expert award." We have also been honored with "New Taipei City Economic Development Bureau's Excellent Tourism Factory" and other awards. Vigor Bakery keeps innovating and creating classics from tradition, making it the most proud Taiwanese souvenir. Website : https://www.vigorkobo.com/
XPARK
XPARK The concept of “Xpark” is to create a parallel universe full of mystery, where the reality and unreality are intersected. Xpark strives to create the best environment for species who live in different places on the earth by recreating temperatures, humidity, aroma and sound to mimic different living environments with combination of technology and performance. Customers are not just only seeing the species through the glass but with 360-degree panoramic immersive experience which make customers have the feeling of virtually being in the environment. The main feature is all about the living species in Xpark. Presenting the mystery of creatures keep adapting themselves in order the fit into the environment with performance which can highlight the fascination of evolution of life. Xpark is the only facility that combines education and entertainment, and it can fulfill endless desire and pleasure of learning new things. Website : https://www.xpark.com.tw/english.php
COZZI Blu
COZZI Blu An International Ocean Themed Tourist Hotel that Connects to the World Working with Xpark Aquarium, Shin Kong Cinema Flagship Store, and Taiwan’s first Chiaohu Wonderland, the Hotel built its one-stop park to satisfy every need. COZZI Blu presents you the story of the ocean world that gives visitors new vision as well as opportunities to experience mysterious, romantic, adventurous, passionate, and fun stays. Visitors from abroad and Taiwan will feel like beginning the exciting and wonderful journey of the ocean world that transcends island country’s culture and connects seamlessly to the world. Diverse tourism experiences creates unlimited fun and exciting holidays. Website : https://hotelcozzi.com/en/cozzi-blu/
Taoyuan Shin Kong Cinemas
Taoyuan Shin Kong Cinemas Taoyuan's first duplex cinema "New Style Store" combines the cinema and shopping mall for the first time, giving you a different experience. Website : https://www.skcinemas.com/mall
Chiao-Hu Wonderland
Chiao-Hu Wonderland Happy learning, Chiao-Hu will be with you There are five areas in Chiao-hu Wonderland, including "Dream Castle", "Colorful Ball Pool", "Future Lab.", "Sea World Stage" and "Interactive Area". This allows kids to cultivate confidence and build integrity while they enjoy the fun in different activities! Website : https://www.chiaohu-wonderland.com/
ChihWei Peanut
ChihWei Peanut ChihWei, known as the best peanut brittle shop in Taoyuan, inherits its founder's unique technique created in the 1950s. The peanut brittles are made with the locally grown peanuts and the perfectly made maltose syrup, which are chewy and yet not getting lodged on teeth. Free from preservatives, food coloring and artificial food flavoring, ChihWei's peanut brittles perfectly bring out the smell and preserve the taste of the roasted peanuts. Besides peanut brittles, a variety of products made with roasted nuts are also available to satisfy the customers' needs and preferences, making ChihWei Peanut one of the top ten souvenir shops in Taoyuan. Website : https://www.chihwei.com.tw/
Fullon Hotel Jhongli
Fullon Hotel Jhongli The Fullon Hotel Jhongli is a functional hotel located in Taoyuan's bustling district. It is located near the Jhongli railway station, Zhongli Tourist Night Market, Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium, Gloria Outlets, X-park, and Leofoo Village Theme Park. The convenient location of the Fullon Hotel Jhongli makes it perfect for leisure and business activities. Also, the hotel is close to Pingzhen Industrial Park, Youth Industrial Park, Jhongli Industrial Park and Taoyuan International Airport. The hotel's elegant appearance transforms it into a spiritual sanctuary amidst the urban hubbub, emanating unique, artistic flair. At Fullon, guests are able to enjoy tranquility in the urban jungle and obtain complete relaxation. Website : https://www.fullon-hotels.com.tw/jl/en/
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● Passengers who join the self-guided tours are suggested to purchase medical insurance overseas in advance.

Group under 4 persons is allowed to apply for a free guided or self-guided tour online; for a group of 5 persons and above, please send an email to the designated email address at halfdaytour@tad.gov.tw to make an application.
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