5D4N Sun Moon Lake + Alishan

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Kuala Lumpur – Taoyuan – Taichung / Sun Moon Lake
Arrive in Taoyuan Airport and meet your local guide. Travel south by coach towards Taichung, with a stop for a halal lunch at a local restaurant. Continue on to Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan’s most famous alpine lake, surrounded by forested hills. Enjoy a relaxing lakeside walk or optional boat ride (subject to weather and time). Check in to your hotel near the lake, then enjoy a halal dinner before resting for the night.

Day 2 Sun Moon Lake – Puli – Cingjing Highlands
After breakfast, visit key Sun Moon Lake sights such as Wenwu Temple, Ita Thao Village or Xuanguang Temple (stops may vary based on traffic and weather). Continue to Puli, a charming town known for its wineries and handicrafts, and enjoy lunch at a halal-friendly restaurant. In the afternoon, drive up to the cool highlands of Cingjing. Take in panoramic mountain views, visit a farm or scenic viewpoint, and enjoy the fresh air. Dinner and overnight in Cingjing or nearby highland area.

Day 3 Cingjing – Alishan
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Alishan, one of Taiwan’s most iconic mountain resorts. The journey takes several hours by coach, with short rest stops along the way. On arrival, explore Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, known for its ancient cypress trees, forest trails and misty landscapes. If time permits, take the Alishan Forest Railway for a short scenic ride (subject to schedule and availability). Check in to your mountain hotel, followed by halal-friendly dinner and free time.

Day 4 Alishan – Chiayi – Taichung / Taipei
Rise early (weather permitting) for a sunrise excursion to one of Alishan’s viewing points, where you may see the sun rise above a sea of clouds. Return to the hotel for breakfast and some free time to explore more walking trails or pick up local snacks. Later, travel down the mountain towards Chiayi and onwards to Taichung or Taipei area, with lunch and rest stops en route. Upon arrival, check in to your city hotel and enjoy free time for shopping or exploring the night market. Halal dinner provided at a local restaurant.

Day 5 Taichung / Taipei – Airport – Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing (time permitting), such as visiting a local mosque, souvenir street or modern shopping district. At the designated time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to Kuala Lumpur. Tour ends upon arrival home, with sweet memories of Sun Moon Lake and Alishan.