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Yangmingshan Forest Breathing & Tamsui Old Street Beautiful Architecture – In-Depth One-Day Tour
Depart from Taipei City → Yangmingshan Flower Clock → Datun Mountain Natural Park → Zhuzi Lake → Xiaoyoukeng → Lengshuikeng → Caoshan Residence → Jinshan Old Street → Shimen Cave → Tiaoshi Coast → Tamkang High School → Fort San Domingo → Aletheia University → Mackay Street → Fisherman’s Wharf → Return to Taipei City.
This chartered one-day tour departs from Taipei City, blending Yangmingshan’s natural beauty with Tamsui’s historical charm. Start at the Yangmingshan Flower Clock, then explore Datun Mountain Natural Park and Zhuzi Lake’s ecosystems. Visit Xiaoyoukeng and Lengshuikeng for volcanic landscapes and hot spring allure, followed by Caoshan Residence for a historical touch.
Savor local flavors at Jinshan Old Street, then marvel at Shimen Cave and Tiaoshi Coast’s stunning North Coast views. In Tamsui, discover Tamkang High School, Fort San Domingo, and Aletheia University’s cultural heritage. Stroll along Mackay Street and enjoy Fisherman’s Wharf’s romantic sunset vibes. Return to Taipei City after a fulfilling journey of nature and culture.
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Day Trip Attractions
Depart from Taipei City → Yangmingshan Flower Clock
→ Datun Mountain Natural Park → Zhuzi Lake
→ Xiaoyoukeng → Lengshuikeng → Caoshan Residence
→ Jinshan Old Street → Shimen Cave → Tiaoshi Coast
→ Tamkang High School → Fort San Domingo
→ Aletheia University → Mackay Street
→ Fisherman’s Wharf → Return to Taipei City.
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Service Introduction
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Tour Duration: 8 hours
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Departure Time: We recommend starting between 08:00 - 10:00.
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End Time: The tour should ideally end by 22:00. If the trip exceeds the allotted time, an overtime fee must be paid directly to the driver on-site.
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Door-to-Door Service: Our chartered tour service includes pick-up and drop-off. Please provide your pick-up and drop-off locations when filling out the order form.
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Fixed Tour Packages: The itinerary of package tours cannot be modified. If you wish to add extra destinations, please mention them in the order remarks. Our customer service team will provide a revised quote.
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Custom Private Tours: For travelers who prefer a customized itinerary, please submit a request via the following link: Charter Free Travel
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Booking Process
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Fill in the Order Form: Select your date and vehicle type, then click "Book Now" to enter your booking details.
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Confirm the Itinerary: Our customer service team will verify your itinerary details and provide a payment link.
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Complete Payment: Review the total cost and complete the payment.
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Depart for Your Trip: The driver will contact you before departure.
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Vehicle Options
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Comfortable 4-Seater Vehicle: Accommodates 1-3 passengers with space for 2-3 medium-sized suitcases.
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Spacious 7-Seater Vehicle: Accommodates 5-6 passengers with space for 4-6 medium-sized suitcases.
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Vehicle Types: Both standard taxis and multi-purpose taxis are available.
Sight Introduction
Yangmingshan National Park
Located on Section 2 of Hushan Road, Yangmingshan National Park lies between Qixing Mountain, Datun Mountain, and Shamao Mountain. The park is known for its spectacular volcanic landscapes, lush forests, and rich biodiversity. It is also famous for its hot springs, offering multiple hot spring areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a rejuvenating soak. With numerous hiking trails, Yangmingshan is an ideal destination for flower viewing, hot spring bathing, or hiking, providing a perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle to reconnect with nature.
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Flower Clock
The Floral Clock is decorated with a variety of vibrant flowers, showcasing different seasonal beauty throughout the year. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom in full glory, while summer brings colorful hydrangeas and sunflowers.
In autumn, the mountains turn red with maple leaves, and in winter, plum blossoms flourish. Beneath the clock, there is a pavilion and a rest area where visitors can admire the flowers, take a break, and capture beautiful moments. It is a popular spot for flower viewing, strolling, and photography, attracting many visitors year-round.
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Datun Mountain
Yangmingshan Datun Mountain is located in Beitou District, Taipei City, and is one of the main attractions of Yangmingshan National Park. The altitude is high, the view is excellent, the hiking trail is winding and rugged, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. There is an observation deck on the top of the mountain, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains and water, overlooking Taipei City and the Tamsui River.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring and maple leaves cover the mountains in autumn. It is an ideal place to enjoy flowers and maple leaves. In addition, Datun Mountain has many hiking trails, suitable for mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts. At night, the hiking trail is brightly lit, making it one of the best places for night hiking and stargazing.
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Bamboo Lake
The Bamboo Lake is surrounded by dense bamboo forests, clear water and pleasant scenery. There are trails and pavilions along the lake for tourists to enjoy the scenery and rest. Authentic Taiwanese cuisine is served at nearby food stalls.
Zhuzihu is a famous flower-viewing spot, with cherry blossoms from January to March, calla lilies from March to May, and hydrangeas from May to August. This is also the starting point of the hiking trail. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of Yangmingshan on foot. This is a great place for hiking and bird watching.
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小油坑
Yangmingshan Xiaoyoukeng is located in Beitou District, Taipei City and is a natural hot spring area. Here, visitors can feel the therapeutic effects of natural hot springs and relieve fatigue. The area around Xiaoyoukeng is beautiful, with green trees and a peaceful environment.
There are quiet trails suitable for hiking. In addition, there are hot spring hotels and restaurants nearby, providing comfortable accommodation and delicious meals, making it an ideal place to enjoy a hot spring vacation. At night, this is also a good place to watch the moon and stars, allowing tourists to fully enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Grass Mountain Chateau
Grass Mountain Chateau is located next to the first parking lot of Yangmingshan National Park, close to attractions such as the Flower Clock and Yangming Park. It was originally the guesthouse of Taiwan Sugar Company. The building is made of local wood and stone materials from Yangmingshan, mainly cypress and supplemented by fir. The architectural style is 1920s Japanese style. There are two acacia trees and liquidambar trees in front of the gate, which are over a hundred years old and lush and green.
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Expert Information
Taiwan Taxi Sightseeing Service
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Taiwan Travel is part of the 55688 Group, a professional chartered tour service team featuring carefully selected, high-quality drivers from Taiwan Taxi.
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Throughout your journey, a GPS satellite tracking system is in place, with all routes fully recorded to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
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The entire tour is free of shopping stops, allowing you to enjoy the purest travel experience.
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Taiwan Taxi provides insurance coverage for each vehicle, including up to 25 million NTD in passenger liability insurance and 2.5 million NTD in performance liability insurance. Every traveler is also covered by a travel agency comprehensive insurance plan (including 2.5 million NTD in accident coverage and 200,000 NTD in medical coverage), though point-to-point transfer services are excluded from the travel liability insurance.
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Taiwan Travel offers specially trained multilingual drivers and certified tour guide drivers who can accompany you to attractions and provide on-site explanations, with the option to add this service for an additional fee if desired.
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As Taiwan’s leading brand fleet, we prioritize safety, comfort, and reliability, making us a trustworthy choice for your journey.
Notice
★All order amounts are in Taiwan Dollars (TWD).★
Traveler Information
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The chartered tour fee includes: fuel charges, toll fees, parking fees, and the driver's meal compensation.
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The chartered tour fee does not include: passenger meals, souvenirs or gifts, and attraction entrance tickets.
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Please confirm two days before departure whether the attractions you wish to visit are open. If the attraction is closed on the day of departure, please contact customer service at mobile: 55688, press 9, then 5.
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Please be aware that the following behaviors are prohibited inside the vehicle: eating, smoking, applying sunscreen, spraying perfume, removing shoes, kicking the driver's seat, opening windows to spit, and littering. If any damage or dirt is caused to the vehicle, you must compensate for it on-site with cash.
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The driver is not a professional photographer, so please do not ask the driver to assist with taking photos.
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Passengers may choose to give the driver a tip during the trip, with the usual amount starting at NT$100.
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The "Travel Agency Receipt" will be issued based on the booking date and handled according to your chosen method for receipt. Please fill in the company name, tax ID, and mailing address in the "Receipt Information" section. If you require delivery, we will mail it to you within one week.
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Overtime Fees
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Departures before 8:00 AM or tours exceeding 10:00 PM will incur an additional charge of NT$500, which must be paid to the driver in cash.
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Overtime fees:
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First 1-30 minutes: 4-seater NT$250, 7-seater NT$350
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31-60 minutes: 4-seater NT$500, 7-seater NT$700, and so on.
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If the pick-up or drop-off location is not within the designated departure and end regions of the package, a cross-region fee starting at NT$500 will apply. The actual fee will depend on the route selected by the passenger, and customer service will provide a quote.
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If delays are caused by traffic control or natural factors, such as roadblocks, overtime fees will also apply.
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Some attractions in Taiwan may implement temporary traffic control depending on crowd conditions. In such cases, passengers will need to pay for transfer to a shuttle bus.
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Cancellation Fees
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Cancellations made 21-30 days before departure will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the total order amount.
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Cancellations made 11-20 days before departure will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the total order amount.
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Cancellations made 4-10 days before departure will incur a 30% cancellation fee of the total order amount.
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Cancellations made 1-3 days before departure will incur a 70% cancellation fee of the total order amount.
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Cancellations on the day of departure, delays in gathering, voluntary separation from the group due to personal reasons, and no-shows will not be refunded.
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In the event of natural disasters, such as typhoons, earthquakes, or heavy rain, Taiwan Big Travel reserves the right to delay the departure or offer a full refund.
