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Private vs group tours — what’s the difference?

Private tours are just for your party with flexible pacing; group tours follow a fixed itinerary with other travellers.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup/drop-off varies by tour. Check pickup areas, meeting points, and schedules on the product page.

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Taichung Gaomei Wetlands Tour - Taichung Meeting

Overview: 👀 Tour Overview; Explore Taichung’s top attractions in a single day!

Don’t miss this chance to visit its iconic sights and distinctive architectural landmarks!; 📝 Booking Information; After reviewing the tour routes, please select your preferred option.
If you would like a custom itinerary instead of one of the set routes, please provide your detailed schedule in the “Other Requests” field.

📍 Tour Route Information
Basic Route: Miyahara Ophthalmology - Taichung National Theater - Rainbow Village - Wuqi Cultural Office - Gaomei Wetlands
Route B: Shenji New Village - Rainbow Village - Taichung National Theater - Gaomei Wetlands
Route C: Taichung Prison Martial Arts Hall - Miyahara Ophthalmology - Wuqi Cultural Office - Gaomei Wetlands
Custom Itinerary: If you would like to visit places not included in the routes above, please enter your preferred itinerary in the “Other Requests” field.

Schedule

Meet at your designated Meeting Point.

Miyahara Ophthalmology Department: Miyahara is a popular dessert shop in Taichung, converted from a former ophthalmology clinic. Enjoy ice cream and traditional Taiwanese treats like pineapple cakes in its charming old-world atmosphere!

National Taichung Theater: Inspired by natural caves, Taichung National Theater stands out with its unique curved architecture. It is one of Taiwan’s leading cultural venues, offering a diverse lineup of performances from opera and ballet to theater.

Rainbow Village: Rainbow Village is an artsy village created when a retired veteran painted murals himself to save the neighborhood from demolition.

Wuchi Cultural Office: Wuchi Cultural Office was built in 1931 and is a special place that preserves the history from the Japanese colonial period through the Kuomintang government era.

Gaomei Wetlands: Gaomei Wetlands is a vast ecological reserve in Taichung, home to a diverse range of wildlife. It’s beloved as a resting place for migratory birds and a popular destination for enjoying beautiful sunsets.

Drop-off at your selected location

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Driver
Vehicle insurance

What’s not included

Admission fees during the tour
Lunch
Other personal expenses
Customary tips

Additional Information & Notes: 🚨 Important Notice; Taichung Departure and Arrival Only:
This tour departs from and returns to Taichung.

No Tours on Mondays:
As the National Taichung Theater and Rainbow Village are closed on Mondays, the tour is not available every Monday.; ⏰ Tour Schedule; *Flexible Time at Each Stop
You may coordinate the time spent at each location with the driver on the day of the tour, as long as it remains within the total tour duration.
Average duration: approximately 1 to 1.5 hours per location; 🚐 Driver Meeting and Important Information; [Advance Contact from the Driver]
The driver will not contact you in advance.
If you need the driver’s contact information, please contact us through the 1:1 inquiry board one day before departure. We will check and provide the details.

[Meeting Instructions]
Location: Please wait outside the hotel building at street level, by the road in front of the hotel listed in your reservation.

[Important Notes]
Punctuality: Due to traffic conditions on the road in front of the hotel, the vehicle may not be able to wait or park for an extended period.
Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth departure. ⏰

Itinerary Adjustments: The order of the destinations may be adjusted for efficiency depending on local traffic and weather conditions.; 💰 Additional Pick-up/Drop-off Fee for Outlying Areas of Taichung (one-way); Taichung outskirts (Nantou, Sun Moon Lake, etc.): Additional TWD 2,000–TWD 3,000

Taichung Airport: Additional TWD 800–TWD 1,300

※ There is no additional charge for Pick-up and Drop-off at different locations within Taichung city.; ⚠️ Important Information to Check Before Booking; *Meeting Information
Location: The driver will wait at the hotel’s main entrance on the first floor (the entrance facing the road).
Depending on the hotel layout, the lobby may not be located on the first floor or the hotel may not have a parking lot. In such cases, the Meeting Point will be on the road outside the main entrance.
Multiple Meeting Points: An additional fee may apply if there are two or more Meeting Points. Please inquire in advance when making your reservation.

*Tour Information
- The driver will provide transportation, directions to the attractions, and assistance with taking basic photos. The driver will not accompany you inside the attractions or provide professional tour commentary.
- On weekends, public holidays, and days with heavy tourist traffic, vehicle access to certain attractions may be restricted due to local traffic controls or limited stopping areas. In such cases, you may be dropped off at an available Pick-up/Drop-off point and need to walk part of the way.
- Depending on traffic and conditions at the attractions on the day of the tour, the time spent at each location and the order of the itinerary may change.

*Additional Time Charges (payable on-site)
Standard passenger car: 300 TWD per 30 minutes / 600 TWD per hour
Large van: 350 TWD per 30 minutes / 700 TWD per hour; 🙌 Please note: A guide to tipping etiquette; Taiwan does not require tipping, but it is common to give a small tip to the driver as a token of appreciation for their safe driving and assistance throughout the tour.

If you enjoyed the tour, we would appreciate it if you could give the driver a tip of around 200–500TWD per group directly.

Tipping is entirely optional, but it is a meaningful encouragement and support for the driver. 😊