Taipei in Motion: City Day Tour by Bike, Metro and Walking

Name: Taipei in Motion: City Day Tour by Bike, Metro and Walking
Brand: MyTaiwanTour Travel Services
SKU: db1e8394-e1bc-4e84-be3a-f63e8a02b8a5

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Summary

Start your city tour of Taipei by meeting your guide at the Daan Park MRT station. Gather with your small group for a bicycle fitting before embarking on your ride. Cycle past ponds and pavilions along a recreational pathway through the 64-acre (26-hectare) Daan Forest Park (aka Da'an Park), arriving at tranquil Qingtian Street for a guided tour. Admire Qingtian Geo 76, a Japanese-style heritage home, before your next bike stop in downtown Taipei: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. If time allows, see the Changing of the Guards before a guided tour of this regal monument to the former president. Drop off your bike around midday, then follow your guide on foot to Yongkang Street to fulfill your appetite from the many food stalls, restaurants and cafés (own expense). Your guide can recommend traditional Taiwanese specialties such as steam-fried baozi (dumplings), beef noodles and stewed minced pork. After lunch, it’s a 15-minute ride by MRT to the Xiangshan Hiking Trail at Elephant Mountain. Climb the dozens of steep steps to the viewpoint for a panoramic vista over the city skyline, which is punctuated by the towering Taipei 101 skyscraper. Then your guide accompanies you by public bus on a 30-minute ride to Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. Finish your full-day itinerary with a guided tour of the old tobacco building, now a design exhibition space commonly referred to as the ‘Creative Hub of Taipei.’ Note: some areas are free of charge, while others are at your own expense. Your guide can point you in the direction of your next destination from the nearby MRT station.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours - 6 hours

Why take this tour?

Taiwan's capital is dynamic, vibrant and perpetually in motion, and on this tour we’ll explore the city by bicycle, on foot, and using Taipei's convenient Metro system. We'll start by bicycle, getting off the main avenues to explore the peaceful lanes and alleys where our city's secret gems are hidden, riding through the broad tree-lined avenues of Taipei's government to see some fine examples of Japanese era colonial architecture. We'll walk through Democracy Plaza and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall before heading by Metro to Yongkang street for lunch at one of the famed food streets many small local eateries. We'll also take a 45-minute hike up Elephant Mountain before ending the tour with a leisurely guided tour of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, dubbed the “Creative Hub of Taipei.”

What’s included?

All transportation costs on itineraries
Travel insurance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5-6 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

MyTaiwanTour Travel Services

About operator:

MyTaiwanTour exists to share Taiwan with the world, facilitating travel to and around our beautiful island and taking care of our customer's needs from start to finish. Our user-friendly website allows you to see everything we offer and craft a full itinerary online. Our dedicated office staff will have every aspect of your journey planned out before you've even left home, from booking your hotel to arranging transportation and meals. And our guides are local experts who love connecting visitors with the tradition, cuisine, culture, and people of Taiwan through single-day tours to all of Taiwan's must-visit spots, and multi-day tours around the island. MyTaiwanTour also curates private tours for individuals and groups of all sizes. Travel is about personal interaction, and for our team of passionate, multi-lingual professionals, introducing guests to the wonders of Taiwan is a personal calling.