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Complete arrival immigration and customs, then take the Airport MRT express train directly to central Taipei. Hotel Check-In: Check into your hotel located in the energetic Ximending neighborhood. Ximending Pedestrian Area: Explore the vibrant streets of Ximending, widely celebrated as the "Harajuku of Taipei," filled with pop-culture shops, street performance venues, and boutique retail. Historic Red House & Local Cuisine: Visit the nearby historic Red House (built in 1908) and sample famous Taiwanese street foods, such as traditional flour-rice noodle soup or Taiwanese crispy fried chicken. Accommodation: Overnight stay in Taipei. Day 2 - Iconic Landmarks and Culture Taipei 101 Observatory: Begin the morning at Taipei 101, formerly the world's tallest building. Ascend on one of the world's fastest elevators to the indoor/outdoor observatory deck for panoramic views across the entire Taipei Basin. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: Visit this prominent national landmark and monument. Explore Liberty Square, the grand blue-tiled octagonal structure, and observe the formal Changing of the Guard ceremony. Longshan Temple: Walk through one of Taiwan's oldest and most historically significant religious structures, built in 1738, showcasing magnificent folk architecture, ornate stone carvings, and traditional worship rituals. Shilin Night Market: Spend the evening immersing yourself in the culinary sights and smells of Shilin Night Market, sampling iconic local dishes such as oyster omelets, scallion pancakes, and fresh fruit teas. Accommodation: Overnight stay in Taipei. Day 3 - Gold Mines, Mountain Alleys, and Sky Lanterns Excursion to Jiufen Old Street: Travel northeast to the atmospheric, former gold-mining mountain village of Jiufen. Walk through its narrow, red-lantern-lit cobblestone alleyways, sampling famous taro balls and enjoying ocean vistas. Shifen Old Street: Continue to the historic railway town of Shifen. Participate in the iconic tradition of writing personal wishes onto a colorful sky lantern and releasing it directly over the active train tracks. Shifen Waterfall: Walk down to view the magnificent Shifen Waterfall, a broad cascading curtain waterfall often referred to as the "Little Niagara of Taiwan." Return to Taipei: Return to central Taipei in the evening and enjoy a steaming bowl of authentic, slow-simmered Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup for dinner. Accommodation: Overnight stay in Taipei. Day 4 - Taichung: Arts, Architecture, and Sunset Wetlands High-Speed Rail (HSR) Transit: Board Taiwan’s bullet train (HSR) from Taipei Station south to Taichung (approx. 45–60 minutes), Taiwan's vibrant cultural and artistic hub. Rainbow Village: Visit this colorful, artistic neighborhood famous for its vibrant murals painted across former military veterans' housing by "Rainbow Grandpa" Huang Yung-Fu. National Taichung Theater: Tour this architectural marvel designed by renowned Japanese architect Toyo Ito, celebrated for its curved, cavernous wall structures and rooftop sky garden. Gaomei Wetlands Boardwalk: Head to the coastal Gaomei Wetlands in the late afternoon. Walk out along the wooden boardwalk amidst giant wind turbines to enjoy a magnificent sunset over the tidal flats. Accommodation: Overnight stay in Taichung. Day 5 - Sun Moon Lake: Alpine Beauty and Culture Transit to Sun Moon Lake: Take a comfortable express bus into Nantou County to reach Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan's largest alpine lake, nestled high among green peaks. Xiangshan Bike Trail: Rent a bicycle and ride along sections of the Xiangshan Bikeway, globally acclaimed as one of the world's most breathtaking lakeside cycling paths. Lakeside Cruise & Ita Thao Village: Take an electric boat cruise across the jade waters, stopping at Ita Thao Pier to explore the indigenous Thao tribe village and savor unique local mountain cuisine. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway: Board the aerial cable car to enjoy stunning, bird's-eye views of the expansive lake basin and surrounding mountain ranges. Accommodation: Overnight stay at Sun Moon Lake (or return to hotel in Taichung). Day 6 - Hualien & Coastal Canyon Splendor Transit to Hualien: Travel east toward Hualien County, the gateway to Taiwan's dramatic Pacific coastline and marble canyons. Taroko National Park Excursion: Explore designated accessible sections and scenic lookout areas of Taroko National Park, admiring the towering marble cliffs, deep gorges, and turquoise mountain streams. Qingshui Cliffs & Scenic Spots: Visit the dramatic Qingshui Cliffs along the Suhua Highway, where sheer marble precipices drop vertically into the roaring Pacific Ocean. Stop at accessible viewpoints such as Chongde and Tianxiang. Eternal Spring Shrine Lookout: View the picturesque Eternal Spring (Changchun) Shrine, built to commemorate the workers who constructed the Central Cross-Island Highway. Accommodation: Overnight stay in Hualien City. Day 7 - Return to Taipei, Heritage Shopping & Departure Express Train to Taipei: Take an early morning express train (TRA Taroko or Puyuma Express) back to central Taipei. Dihua Street Exploration: Visit Dihua Street in Dadaocheng, Taipei's oldest preserved merchant avenue, famous for traditional Chinese medicine shops, high-mountain teas, dried delicacies, and restored Qing/Japanese-era shopfronts. Songshan Cultural & Creative Park: Stroll through a converted historic tobacco factory turned into a thriving hub for local Taiwanese designers, craft shops, and contemporary galleries. Souvenir Shopping: Pick up classic Taiwanese gifts including award-winning Pineapple Cakes (Fengli Su), Sun Cakes, and high-mountain Alishan Oolong tea. Airport MRT & Departure: Take the Airport MRT express back to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Complete outbound passport control and board your return flight to Dhaka (DAC). Essential Travel Notes & Embassy Tips Visa / Travel Authorization: Passport holders from Bangladesh require an entry visa or an eVisa (if holding eligible resident permits/visas from select third countries) issued by the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) of Taiwan. Ensure this detailed daily itinerary, confirmed round-trip air tickets, and hotel reservation vouchers are submitted along with your application. Transit & Payment Cards: Purchase an EasyCard or iPASS immediately upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport MRT station. These contactless smart cards can be reloaded at any station or convenience store (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) and are accepted across all MRT subways, public city buses, local TRA trains, and even convenience stores nationwide. High-Speed Rail (HSR) Booking: High-Speed Rail tickets between Taipei and Taichung can be booked up to 28 days in advance. Reserving tickets early offers early-bird discount fares and guarantees reserved seats during peak hours. Taroko Gorge Access & Highway Control Notice: Following infrastructure restoration efforts along Provincial Highway 8 in Hualien County, vehicular access and trail entry within Taroko National Park operate under scheduled traffic control release windows and safety regulations. Visitors are advised to verify real-time road conditions and open trail notices via the official Taroko National Park Headquarters portal prior to travel. Currency & Mobile Payments: The official currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD / NT$). While credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, and rail stations, cash remains essential for night market vendors, small eateries, and local taxis. ATMs accepting international credit/debit cards (Cirrus/Plus) are widely available inside 7-Eleven and FamilyMart stores. Dietary Accommodations: Taiwan is extremely friendly to vegetarians and travelers with special dietary needs. Certified Halal restaurants and Muslim-friendly hotels (certified by the Chinese Muslim Association) are widely available in Taipei, Taichung, and at major tourist hubs across the island. Look for the "Halal Chinese Food" or "Muslim Friendly Restaurant" seals. This document is prepared for tourist visa application, immigration clearance, and comprehensive travel planning. All schedules are subject to local operational conditions and transit timetables.