The 11 Best Taichung Tours & Day Trips

1.Alishan Join In Day Tour from Taichung (Incl. Park Entrance)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $88Our pick

Travel from Taichung HSR Station to Alishan by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide, park admission, and about four hours in the forest recreation area. Expect ancient trees, mountain trails, Sister Ponds, Shouzhen Temple, and cooler weather around 2,200 meters. Guides such as Alicia and Captain Cook have led informative walks.

“Great tour - well organised and I highly recommend it. Our tour guide Alicia was fantastic - spoke in English and explained everything very well. She even organised a vegetarian lunch for NTD 120! Bus ride is long and the hike is for two hours (easy) so be prepared!”

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2.Alishan One Day Tour from Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $80

Travel from Taichung into Taiwan’s Alishan mountains on an 11 to 12-hour guided day trip. Visit Longyin Temple, Fenqihu Old Street, and the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, with hotel pickup, transport, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Guides such as Moose, Ben, Terence, and Justin have been praised for their care, local tips, and photography help.

“It was a really nice tour. We saw a lot in one day! Our guide moose really tried his best to make the trip as exciting as possible for everyone. He had great food suggestions and even though the weather wasnt great we still had a super nice day.”

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3.Taiwan Taipei: Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $0Top rated

You get a 10-hour private tour planned around your interests, group size, pace, and mobility needs. An English-speaking guide such as Jacky or James can help arrange destinations, activities, and extras, with a private vehicle and hotel pickup. The listed price is a placeholder, since the final cost depends on your custom itinerary.

“I’m really happy I found this offering. I learned a lot during the tour and really had a great time! Thank you, James for the very informative session. I will make sure to recommend this to my family and friends.”

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4.Private 3-Day Southern Taiwan Tour (Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,095

Travel south from Taipei by high-speed rail, then explore Kaohsiung, Kenting, and Tainan with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Fo Guang Shan, Cijin Island, Kenting National Park, Hengchun, Chihkan Tower, Anping Fort, and Anping Tree House. Two hotel nights, breakfasts, admission fees, ferry, and return rail are included.

“Short hike near the light house in Kenting, visit to the light house on Cijin in Kaohsiung. Our guide gave the best, clearest explanation of Buddhism vs Taoism I have ever heard, and was very knowledgeable about history and architecture styles.”

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5.1 day tour Sun Moon Lake from Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $270

Leave Taichung at 9:00 am for a private, guide-led day at Sun Moon Lake. You’ll ride a scenic cycling route, eat local food, take a ferry, cross the lake by cable car, and visit temples and villages. Guides such as AXL, Dustin, and Honda tailor the day to your interests. Lunch, bike hire, ferry, and ropeway tickets cost extra.

“The trip arrangement is beyond considerate. Wonderful and excellent. We tasted the delicious local food. The scenery places are all visited with guide’s detailed explanation of history.”

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6.Guided Historical Tour in Taichung with Suncake DIY Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $63Best value

Walk Taichung’s Central District with a local guide, visiting the 1917 railway station, Miyahara, ASEAN Square, Qingcao Street, and historic shops. You’ll taste local culture through stinky tofu and make a package of sun cakes with a pastry master. Guides may include Shine, Hans, Ewa, or Christine.

“One of the best experiences I had in Taichung! My friend and I had a really great time learning about Taichung history and architecture. Our tour guide Hans was such a nice and knowledgable man. He gave us a lot of interesting facts and he had good ability to connect us to the lesson.”

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7.Taichung City: Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Spend three private hours exploring Taichung with a local guide such as Yu ru Tony Lee, Jefferson, or Chin. Visit Rainbow Village, Miyahara Ice Cream, Fengjia Night Market, Taichung Park, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and National Taichung Theater. The route is customizable, with hotel pickup in Taichung and help planning attraction visits.

“Chin was a wonderful guide, and a good sport about continuing the tour despite the pouring rain. Very knowledgeable and informative, lovely to see places I likely would not have stumbled across on my own! My travel companion also speaks French and was delighted to find that our guide does as well. Just a wonderful experience!”

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8.Private 9-Hour Sun Moon Lake Leisure Tour from Taichung (台中)!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $270

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Sun Moon Lake from Taichung in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking driver guide. The day includes a round-trip boat ride from Shuishe Wharf, Wenwu Temple, Ci’en Pagoda, hotel pickup, and travel insurance. Guide Berry has earned special praise for his attentive, fun approach.

“We love Berry! He was a wonderful guide taking us to all the top sites at Sun Moon Lake, super attentive, knowledgeable, and a fun time. Thank you so much Berry”

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9.Sun Moon Lake & Qingjing Farm Day Guided Shared Tour | Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $63

Travel from Taichung to Sun Moon Lake and Qingjing Farm in one long day. You’ll cruise Taiwan’s famous lake, visit nearby cultural sights, meet sheep in the highlands, and enjoy views near Old England Hotel. The shared ride uses a 9-seater vehicle, with communication sometimes handled through a translation app.

“The Sun Moon Lake and Qingjing Shared Day Tour from Taichung was filled with incredible scenery. The WhatsApp communication before pickup was clear and helpful, making the start of our day easy and organized. Sun Moon Lake waRead more”

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10.Taichung-Taipei Private day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $330

Travel from Taipei to Taichung in a private car or van with an English or Chinese-speaking driver. You’ll visit Zhong She Flower Garden, Sun Moon Lake by boat, Rainbow Village, and Miyahara Ice Cream. Guides such as Hugo and Jacky are praised for careful driving, local context, and flexible service.

“Sun moon lake was incredible and the whole tour was very convenient”

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11.1D Tour to Cingjing Farm from Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $63

Leave Taichung at 9:00 am for a private, air-conditioned day in Taiwan’s high country. With an English or Chinese-speaking guide, you’ll visit Wuling at Hehuanshan, Cingjing Farm, Cingjing Skywalk, Small Swiss Garden, and the Mona Rudao Monument. The tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and includes hotel or station pickup, transport, fuel, parking, and insurance. Admission fees and meals cost extra.

“The weather was good and clear and we could see the full view at the top of the mountain. Dustin took us down a "secret" path and was some wonderful view.”

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