On day two the focus turns to central Taiwan’s astounding natural beauty as we head into the mountains, stopping at the tea farm to learn all the knowledge about tea and sample some world-famous high mountain oolong tea. After that, we’ll go deeper and higher still, reaching the heart of the Alishan Scenic area in time to relax before watching an absolutely epic sunset over the mountains.

We’ll want to rise early on day three to take the Alishan Forest Railway to the peak, for it's here where we’ll witness the famed sea of clouds as they roll through the valleys below in the hour after sunrise. (Photographers will want to get up earlier to set up their tripods for amazing shots.) After witnessing this magnificent spectacle, we’ll have some time to hike among ancient cypress trees and breathe in the cool mountain air. On the way back to Taipei, we’ll stop in Taichung for a bit of art, and culture (and maybe a beer) in Taiwan’s central city.