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2015 Taiwan Orchid & Lantern Festival & 2015 Japan Cherry Blossom 17 Days Tour

Departure Date: 9MAR2015 Tour Code: TWJP9MAR15

Day 4 Taitung / Kenting / Kaohsiung (B/L) 12Mar 2015 (Thu) – After breakfast, We will

drive to Kenting via the Scenic Southern Link Highway. Kenting National Park,

undoubtedly, is one of the most beautifully reserved natural forest in Taiwan. Kenting National Park covers a total area of 33,268 hectares of land and maritime environments. It is located in south of the tropical region of Taiwan where palm tree, sugar cane and surfing beach are part of the scene. It's an excellent place for swim, surf, and dive. Other sightseeing will be visited today are the southernmost tip of Taiwan, “Maopitou"

(named after the shape of cat-nose-like rock). The coast reforms which strongly affected by wave erosions, efflorescence, and salt-soaking. The natural landscape like wave erosion caves, ditches, and pillars are amazing, sea view here is attractive and very enjoyable. The Oluanpi Light House

will also be visited (it is the world's first military equipped light house). In the afternoon, we will visit the orchid garden at Clone International Biotech Co.Ltd. Then drive to Kaohsiung (2

nd largest city of

Taiwan) in the evening and visit the Liuho Night Market to taste the Taiwanese desserts and snacks. You can then visit the famous "Love River” which is now

renowned for its cafe culture and night tour which are popular among local couples for a romantic night. The 2013 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival was held at Love River. Tour guide will advise whether you are able to enjoy the romantic water lantern event at Love River this year. Hotel: Garden Villa, Kaohsiung (5★)

Kenting National Park Maopitou

Oluanpi Light House

Kaohsiung Love River

Departure Adult Single Supplement

Land Only

Sydney $5180 Early Bird Special $4800 + Tax +$1300 $4080 p.p twn

Highlights: Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) in Tainan, Cherry Blossom, Taiwan Lantern Festival, Yangmingshan, Wulai, Chiufen, Yehliu, Taroko Gorge, East Coast, Taitung, Kenting, Kaohsiung, Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Night Markets, … etc. Japan Cherry Blossom Osaka, Kyoto, Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu, Nara, Toudaiji, Biwako, Hikone Castle, Genkyu Garden, Shirakawago, Praying Village, Takayama, Jinya Morning Market, Nagoya, Mt Fuji, Asinoko Cruise, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple, Sumida Cruise, Japanese culture Inclusions: Return international economy airfare with China Airlines to Taiwan & Japan 14 nights hotel accommodation (4-5 star hotels ) twin share Return airport hotel transfers Meals as specified (B=8, L=8, D=6) Luxury coach transportation throughout tour Professional English speaking tour guide throughout tour in Taiwan & Japan Admission and Entrance fees

Exclusions: Airport & Government Taxes (Approx min $450p.p), Passports & Visa, Taiwan: Tips min. A$8 p.p. per day x 10 days = A$80 (NT$2400), Japan: Tips min A$12 p.p. per day x 8 days = A$96 (YEN$8000), Drinks & Food not Mentioned in your itinerary.

Conditions: Deposit $600 p.p. Remaining balance to be paid 2 month prior departure. Cancellation 15 days prior departure has fee of A$800 p.p. Cancellation within 14 days departure is non refundable. Min. 10 Pax required for guaranteed departure. For full Terms & Conditions see page 5 & 6 of this document.

Day 1 Departure from Sydney / Arrive Taiwan 9Mar 2015 (Sat) - Depart flight from

Sydney (CI 52 22:10) to Taiwan. Day 2 Arrive Taiwan / Taroko Gorge / Hualien (B/L/D) 10Mar2015 (Tue): On arrival into Taipei

Airport at 5AM, you will be met by tour guide. We will visit Orchid Garden in YiLan, where more than 1.3 millions of

orchids are located. On our way to Taroko Gorge, we will drive pass the "Chingshuei Cliff" located on the section of the Suao-Hualien Highway that stretches between

Heping and Chongde stations, is one of the most spectacular sights on Taiwan's Pacific coast. The Cliff is more than 1,000 meters high and drops almost vertically into the sea. Then visit Taroko Gorge, which is the

“Seven Wonder of Asia". Taroko is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons. Cliffs and canyons stretch along Liwu River. Four million years ago, the island of Taiwan was formed by the collision of plates. After millions of years of wind erosion, the marble rocks were exposed and cut by Liwu River, creating impressive grand canyons. The waterfalls characterized Taroko National Park. Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) and Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) are the most

impressive natural scenes in Taroko. The Taroko Monumental is designed in Chinese style and Eternal Spring Shrine

(Changchun Temple) is to remember those who sacrificed their lives for building the central highway. Dinner will be held at a steakhouse in There is a night market nearby which you may explore on your own. Hotel: Chateau de Chine, Hualien (5★)

Day 3 Hualien / Taitung (B/L/D) 11Mar2015 (Wed): - After breakfast at the

hotel, we will depart to visit indigenous Amei Culture Centre and GuangFu Sugar Factory. Lunch will be held at Butterfly Valley. Butterfly Valley is abundance with beautiful

landscape and natural environment. It's just the perfect essence to renowned butterfly sceneries. Here you can enjoy a unique natural experience and amazing comfortable sensation outdoor hot spring and spa in the deluxe butterfly Valley Resort. Luyeh Gao Tai: located at the long and narrow rift

at the junction of the Central Range and Coastal Range. This famous sky diving practice hub in Taiwan is a perfect place for sky diving and hot air balloon activities, attracting a lot of sky divers to come and enjoy gliding with the wind. Luyeh Tableland enjoys wonderful scenery overseeing the rivers and green land of the rift valley. Later in the afternoon we will go to "Tainan Aboriginal Beinan Cultural Village"; it is

the site where the BC civil human evidences have been found. Beinan Cultural relic is the sarcophagus and remnants excavated during the railroad project. It is the biggest and most intact prehistoric habitation of Taiwan. It belongs to the first class of ancient remains. The collections are now exhibited at Beinan Cultural Park for public viewing. Overnight at Taitung and enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath at the 5 star hotel. Hotel: Naruwan Hotel, Taitung (5★)

Taroko Gorge Beinan Cultural



Day 5 Kaohsiung / Alishan / Chiayi (B/L/D) 13Mar 2015 (Fri) - After breakfast, you will depart for the "Eight Wonders of Taiwan- Alishan", which is located at the end of the Alishan Forest Railway. If the weather

permits, you will be able to see the external sea of clouds and sunrise on Jhushan after an early morning walk through spectacular landscapes of valleys and trails. Sightseeing around the Alishan National Scenic Area including: Cherry Blossom (Season: Mar-Apr), Zhaoping Park, Sochun Temple, Old Alishan Tree Site...just to name a few. The enchanting Sisters Ponds are two small pools (one

with a wooden bridge and pavilion) named for two lovelorn aborigine sisters who drowned themselves there. Another attraction is the Three-Generation Trees -

one growing out of another, and a third from the second. After the experience at Alishan, you will be transferred to have a taste of the Alishan high mountain tea at

the tea farmer's place. Dinner will be served at the only restaurant in Taiwan that performs ' Taiwanese Eight Gods Dance' while you enjoy your gourmet dinner. Hotel: Maison de Chine, Chiayi (4★)

Alishan Forest Railway

Alishan Sisters Ponds Alishan High Mountain Tea

Maison de Chine, Chiayi

Day 6 Chiayi / Tainan / TIOS / Taichung

(B) 14Mar 2015 (Sat) - Today, is the highlight of the tour, attending the Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) in Taiwan Orchid Plantation (a modern 143 hectares of

orchid R&D centre located in Houpi Township, a fertile area southwest of Taiwan). You will have whole day to explore at the show for a wonderful display of orchids from many horticultural companies with hi-tech biotech facilities. Taiwan is known as the Kingdom of Orchids, but particularly for its magnificent Phalaenopsis orchids. Besides this some other varieties include Cattleyas, Vandas, Dendrobiums, Paphiopedilums, Phragmipediums, Odontoglossums and Cymbidiums, just to name a few. Orchid exports account more than 70% of all of Taiwan's horticultural exports. Taiwan supplies over 50% of the world's orchids and more than 80% of Butterfly Orchids imported in the USA are from Taiwan. The Taiwan International Orchids Show is ranked among the top three professional orchid shows in the world. This prestigious show not only offers a platform for orchids related industries and academic exchanges, but also boosts the knowledge and quality of life of its citizens. The Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) will include orchid competitions, international symposiums, business meetings and social functions for those interested in orchid. More than 600,000 visitors attended the 2014 TIOS. Several thousands of visitors from professional growers to serious hobbyists come for the blooming event every year. This afternoon, we will drive to Taichung City, where the 2015 Taiwan Lantern Festival for the Year of Goat will be held at. The Lantern Festival will last for 17 days from 27

th February 2015

to 15th

March 2015. You can try varieties of Taiwanese food at the Taichung Lantern Festival for dinner. Hotel: Splendor Hotel, Taichung (5★)

Taiwan International Orchid Show

Taipei Taiwan Lantern Festival

Day 7 Taichung / Sun Moon Lake (B/L/D) 15Mar 2015 (Sun): - After breakfast, depart

to Sun Moon Lake and Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village. You will enjoy indigenous tribe shows and beautiful garden of the theme park. Lunch will be held inside the theme park. Hotel check-in in the afternoon. Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's largest lake

with the east side shaped like "Sun", and West side shaped like "Moon", hence the name "Sun Moon Lake". The Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level. The most famous sights around Sun Moon Lake are the Te Hua House, Kuang Hua Island, the Xuanzang Temple, the Ci En Pagoda, and the Wen Wu Temple. Fist stop will be Xuanzang Temple. Monk Xuanzang

was the Holy Monk in the Tang dynasty. There is a bell in front of the main gate of the Xuanzang Temple. The bell is called “wake up bell”. If you prefer quiet atmosphere, those temples are the best places for you. The Ita Thao Clan is the earliest clan that

lived in the Sun Moon Lake region. The Harvest Festival, Sowing Festival and their special handicraft fair every year has helped to preserve the particular culture of the Sun Moon Lake region. The cherry blossom

season in Taiwan is a sight to behold, and the Sun Moon Lake is one of the most romantic spot to enjoy the beauty of the seasonal colors. Hotel:Fleur de Chine, Sun Moon Lake(5★)

Sun Moon Lake &

Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village

Fleur de Chine Hotel, Sun Moon Lake

Room in Fleur de Chine Hotel Sun Moon Lake

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Day 8 Sun Moon Lake / Puli / Taipei (B/L/D) 16Mar 2015 (Mon): - After breakfast, we

will travel around Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area by coach. Wenwu Temple

(Literature Warrior Temple) dedicated to Confucius as Master of Pen and to Kuan Ti as Master of Sword. People pray the Civil Saint of Confucius, the Military Saint of Guangong, and the Established God of two temples at the Wenwu Temple. The temple is popular among students. Shueishe Wharf is the location of the famous scenic

commerce street in Sun Moon Lake. There is a vast, unlimited view when looking south toward Sun Moon Lake’s bay. This is the

entrance and departure point for the Shuishe Area and the Hanbi Peninsula. Lunch will be Shaoxing cuisine at local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive to Puli,

which is at the center of Taiwan. The most famous tourist spot in Puli is Puli Brewery Factory. Due to the warm weather and

sweet, clear water that the Puli area of central Taiwan enjoys, the Puli Brewery Factory has come to be known for producing excellent quality Shaoxing (Shaohsing) Wine featuring a bright yellow appearance and a vigorous fragrance.Puli Brewery Factory is devoted to establishing the landmark feature of Puli as the Hometown of Shaoxing (Shaohsing) Wine. Aside from actively promoting the culture of Shaoxing (Shaohsing) Wine, there are also putting more efforts in preserving the history of the winery, it is the first Wine Culture Museum in Taiwan. Later this afternoon, we will drive back to Taipei. Hotel: Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei (5★)

Sun Moon Lake Shuishe Wharf

Taipei 101

Yangmingshan National Park

Day 9 Taipei -> Osaka, JAPAN / Osaka Castle Park / Shinsaibashi (B/L/D) 17MAR2015 (Tues) After breakfast, you will be transferred to TPE Intl Airport for CI156 departing at 08:30 for Osaka, Japan. After Lunch on board, you will be taken to the Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle was built in 1583, with a five-layer Dijon as its core, on a lawn park that stretches for about 60,000 square meters. Osaka's north gate, Umeda, has a gigantic stretch of underground mall that houses many restaurants, fashion and sundry goods stores. In contrast to Kita with Umeda as its core, Minami is an area with core cities Namba, a popular business and shopping district, and Dotonbori with many restaurants on both sides of Dontonbori-gawa River. In recent years, the development of Osaka's new showplace, the waterfront, is taking place. Tenpo-zan Harbor Village, which has 112 meter-high ferries-wheel, shopping mall and Suntory Museum, a complex of culture facilities, and ATC (Asia-Pacific Trade Centre), Japan's largest outlet mall, are also poplar. We will visit the largest shopping district in Osaka, Sinsaibasi, where many boutiques and specialty shops are gathered. The Shinsaibashi has developed from the arcaded streets called Sinsaibashi Shopping Street. This district has a row of large size department stores and reasonably priced shops. The Suomachi-suji Street offers an elegant atmosphere with stone paved sidewalks with British style street-lamps and buildings. The area is nicknamed European Village. The Western area of Sinsaibasi is nicknamed American Village and its symbol is the walls painted with unique illustrations. Arrive in Kyoto tonight. Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or

similar (5 )

Osaka Castle

Sinsaibasi

Day 10 Kyoto / Romantic Train / Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge (B/L/D) 18MAR2015 (Wed) After breakfast, we will depart to Arashiyama, a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto and enjoy the Sagano Romantic Train ride. Its charming, old fashioned trains wind the way through the mountains at a relatively slow pace, giving passengers a pleasant view of the scenery as they travel through the forested ravine. Then we will go to the Togetsukyo Bridge (“Moon Crossing Bridge”), which is Arashiyama’s most iconic landmark. The bridge looks particularly attractive in combination with the forested mountainside in the background. A riverside park with dozens of cherry trees is located just adjacent to the bridge. Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or similar (5 )

Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge

Japanese Gourmet

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Day 11 Kinkakuji / Kiyomizu Temple / Nara / Toudaiji Temple / Biwako (B/L/D) 19MAR2015 (Thur) After breakfast, we will depart for Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple), which is officially called Rokuonji (Deer Garden Temple). Belonging to the Rinzai-Shokokuji sect, this temple stands in a scenic area at the foot of the northern mountain of the mountain range extending in a northwestern direction in Kyoto's basin with Mt. Kinugasa to the west and the left Daimonji mountain in the back. Kiyomizu Temple, famous for the expression "the stage at Kiyomizu," was opened in 778 by the monk Jonin who was visiting this region. Since the old days, the temple has been known for its beautiful cherry blossoms and crimson foliage. It is illuminated during the seasons of spring and autumn, allowing special nighttime visits. The sixteenth holy Kannon site of the 33 in western Japan, the temple is crowded all year long with many worshippers. Nara is located less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples. Sightseeing in includes visits to Toudaiji Temple of Daibutsu - the largest bronze Buddha structure in Japan within the serenity of Nara Deer Park. About 1700 cherry trees are planted across spacious Nara Park outnumbering the deer by around 500. One of the most pleasant hanami (viewing of cherry blossom) spots in the park is a large lawn encircled by cherry trees, a short walk southeast of Todaiji's main hall. Thereafter, transfer to Lake Biwa (Biwako), the largest lake in Japan with the size of a 670 km2. Many breathtaking views can be seen around the Lake Biwa. The "Biwako Hakkei," eight places of scenic beauty around Lake Biwa, was established to widely introduce the fine scenery around this lake. Hotel: O-TU Prince Hotel or similar (5 )

Kiyomizu Temple

Day 12 Hikone Castle / Genkyu Garden / Gujyouhatiban / Shirakawago / Praying Village / Tateyama (B/L/D) 20MAR2015 (Fri) After breakfast, we will visit Hikone Castle. Today Hikone Castle remains one of the oldest original-construction castles in Japan. The main keep of Hikone Castle was designated a National Treasure. Located on the northeastern side of the Hikone Castle, Genkyuen (Genkyu Garden) is a former Daimyo garden made in the Chisen-kaiyu style. On a vast 28,000-square-meter land, it was built based on the concept of replacing China's Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers with Eight Views of Omi. Using the Hikone Castle as Shakkei (borrowed landscape), beautiful seasonal views can be enjoyed such as cherry blossoms in spring, irises and lotuses in summer, and crimson foliage in autumn. Gujyouhatiban (Gujo Hachiman) is a riverside town in Gifu Prefecture, known for its pristine waterways and its distinctive summer dance festival. The town was founded in the 16th century following the construction of Hachiman Castle. We then travel to Shirakawago, a small village that is world heritage listed. It is located in the mountains beside a pristine river. You will see the thatched roofed village by foot and local traditional Japanese ricepaper workshop. It is also where the Praying Village is located. These villages are famous for traditional home-zukuri gassho. Model-zukuri Gassho house, or “construction praying hands” is characterized by a sloping roof form and symbolizes the hands of people who are praying. The design of this house is very strong and has a unique roof material that maintains the robustness of the building because this village will be covered with a very thick snow in winter. Home village of Shirakawa-go is very large, with 3 to 4 levels below the roof is very low, so a place big enough for one family. A traditional home in Shirakawa-go called Gassho-zukuri. Overnight stay at Takayama with hot spring facility. Hotel: Green Hotel or similar (4 )

Shirakawago Winter Spring time

Day 13 Jinya Morning Market / Old Town / Nagoya / Nagoya Castle / Hamanakako (B/L/D) 21MAR2015 (Sat) This morning we will visit the Takayama Jinya Morning Market, where most stands sell local crafts and farm products such as vegetables, pickles and flowers. We will proceed to the Old Town to see the historical streets of the area. The Shikinomichi ("Path of Four Seasons") along Nagoya's Yamazaki River is justifiably designated as one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom spots. The river is lined by hundreds of cherry trees for nearly a kilometer. Many somei yoshino trees, several weeping cherry trees and small numbers of less commonly seen cherry tree varieties are planted around the pleasant park and along the moats of Nagoya Castle. Overnight stay at Hamanakako. Hotel: Hamanakako Royal Hotel or similar (4)

Day 14 Hamanakako / Hakone / Asinoko Curise / Owakutani / Mt Fuji / Osinohakkai / Kawagutiko (B/L/D) 22MAR2015 (Sun) After breakfast, we will travel to Hakone, has the panoramic view of the ultimate Japan symbol - Mt. Fuji. Hakone has been famous for hot spring since 1590. Asinoko Pirate-ship cruise is famous for visitors to tour around the lake area. Owakutani is the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. Today, much of the area is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced. A short walking trail (about ten minutes one way) leads from the ropeway station into the volcanic zone to a number of steam vents and bubbling pools. Here you can purchase eggs, cooked in the naturally hot water, whose shells are blackened by the sulfur and which are said to prolong one's life by seven years.

Mt Fuji

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Oshino Hakkai is the name given to the 8 ponds filled with melted snow water that taken more than 80 years to filter through the underground layers of Mt. Fuji. People have valued this water, which they call 'sacred water'. Not only do these ponds boast fine-quality water, but they harmonize wonderfully with the surrounding rustic scenery, and the water of Oshino Hakkai is ranked among the best-quality waters of Japan. Cherry Blossom Trees along the northern shores of Lake Kawagutiko provide the magnificent sight of Mt Fuji in combination with the lake and cherry blossoms. Two of the best spots are the lakeside promenade around the Kawagutiko Music Forest and the small Ubuyagasaki peninsula next to the Kawagutiko Ohashi Bridge. Tonight you will be stay at a hot spring hotel in the Mt Fuji area. Soaking in a hot spring is one of the most enjoyable ways to initiate deep healing and rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit. Hotel: Kawagutiko Fuji View Hot Spring Hotel or similar (4)

Day 15 Kawagutiko / Meiji Shrine / Tokyo Metro Government Office / Asakusa Kanonji Temple / Sumida River Cruise / Odaiba (B/L/D) 23MAR2015 (Mon) After breakfast, we will drive to Tokyo city, where the Meji Shrine and Asakusa will be visited. Then we will visit Asakusa Kannon and Nakamise Shopping Street. There are 400 cherry blossom trees planted on both sides of the river. Then enjoy a Sumida River cruise, a forty minute boat ride from Asakusa to Hinode Pier on Tokyo Bay. Late in the afternoon we will visit the famous Bay of Tokyo – Odaiba. Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar (5 )

Meji Shrine

Japanese Geisha

Day 16 Tokyo City Tour / Time at Leisure / Tokyo Narita Airport / Taipei Airport / Sydney, Australia (B) 24MAR2015 (Tues) After breakfast, we will explore the vibrant city of Tokyo. Tokyo is a shopaholic’s heaven. You can find all kinds of Japanese things at one shopping district. Roppongi is famous as to the rich Roppongi Hills area and an active nightclubs scene. Many foreign embassies are located in Roppongi, and the nightlife is popular with locals and foreigners alike. Midtown Tower is a mixture of shopping centre and office buildings in a complex in Roppongi area, which also has Tokyo's tallest office building. Almost every locality in Japan has its own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen of Kyushu to the miso ramen of Hokkaido. You will have the opportunity to taste Tokyo's famous ramen at your own expense for lunch today. You can go to Akihabara (famous for electrical, computers and cameras). The Imperial Palace is the residence of the Emperor, and while in the middle of the city, maintains an environment of abundant greenery. The Edo Shogunate’s Edo Castle was made the Emperor’s residence in 1868, when the Emperor Meiji moved from Kyoto. In 1948 the old name was abolished and it began to be referred to as the Imperial Palace. About 16:00PM in the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Narita Airport for flight (CI17 18:50-21:50 NRT-TPE & CI51 23:00-11:20 TPE-SYD) back to Australia via Taipei.

Day 17 Arrive Sydney, AUSTRALAIA 25MAR2015 (Wed) The flight will arrive Sydney approximately at 11:20AM. Your beautiful 19 days Taiwan Orchid Show & Taiwan Lantern Festival & Japan Cherry Blossom Tour ends here.

Sun Moon Lake Cherry Blossom

Japan Map

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In general a good level of fitness is required whilst touring in Taiwan as there are sometimes long days with considerable amounts of walking; or walking over uneven terrain, long coach or overnight train journeys and on certain tours changes of altitude. We strongly recommend that all clients familiarise themselves with any health requirements applicable to the areas they intend to visit. The client is solely responsible for compliance with any vaccination and/or other health requirements of governments in countries visited or transited. The Department of Health or your preferred medical practitioner will be able to advice with the current requirements and recommendation. LUGGAGE

We recommend that you only pack and bring with your luggage that you can safely handle yourself if required. Whilst porters are available at larger hotels, coach parking areas at some airports or train stations may be some distance. The airline regulation baggage allowance for travel in Economy class is 20Kgs and is often strictly adhered to. Please ensure that you make every effort to comply with this restriction. Cabin baggage should not exceed 5Kgs and there are restrictions on the carriage of liquids or any kind inside aircraft. Please refer to the applicable airline or check with your travel agent or Taiwan Holidays & Travel consultant for details. RESPONSIBILITY

There is no contract between Taiwan Holidays & Travel and the client or their agent until such time as the company has received the appropriate deposit and has confirmed acceptance in writing. An account will be sent with the confirmation and should be settled by the specified dates. Should payment not be received as requested, Taiwan Holidays & Travel reserves the right to cancel the booking with the consequential loss of deposit and to apply the applicable cancellation charges. Taiwan Holidays & Travel has the right at any time and for any reason to cancel the contract prior to the date of departure; and if it does so, its liability shall be limited to refunding all monies paid by the client, or to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any tour, holiday excursion or facility it has advertised or published or to substitute a hotel of similar class and/or standard if it is deemed advisable or necessary. In either case the company shall not be liable for any damage, additional expense or consequential loss suffered by the client. No person other than an authorised member of the company (in writing) has the authority to vary, add, amplify or waive any description, representation, term or condition set forth in this brochure. In the event of the company exercising its rights to amend or alter any tour or holiday that has been booked, the client shall have the right to continue with the tour or holiday as amended or altered, or to accept an alternative tour or holiday which the company may offer. In either of these cases the company shall not be liable for any damage, additional expense or consequential loss suffered by the client. The company will under no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the client or any person travelling with the client for any damage, personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delay, increased expense, consequential loss or any misadventure caused; any act, omission, default of any proprietor, carrier or other person or by an employee or agent concerned in the provision of accommodation, refreshment, carriage facility or service for the client or of any person travelling with them howsoever caused. The temporary or permanent loss of or damage to baggage or personal effects howsoever caused. In this condition “howsoever caused” includes negligence on the part of any person. No liability on the part of the company arising in any way out of this contract in respect of any tour or holiday excursion facility shall exceed the total amount paid or agreed to be paid for the tour or holiday, and shall in no case include any consequential loss or additional expense whatsoever. CONSUMER CLAIMS Any claim or complaint by the client must be notified to the company in writing within 14 days of their return from the tour or holiday. No claim, communicated verbally or in writing to the company outside of this period will be entertained and the company shall incur no liability whatsoever in respect thereof. Each of these conditions shall be severable from the other and if any provision should be found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless have full force and effect LAW OF CONTRACT

The booking conditions as set out herein form the basis of the contract between “The Company” and “The Passenger”. This contract is governed in all respects by the laws of the state of New South Wales and any legal action arising from within the conditions of the contract shall only be litigated in the appropriate court having jurisdiction in that state. PASSENGERS WITH DIASBILITIES OR PASSENGERS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE

International airlines, Cruise vessels and hotels have special facilities for people with disabilities or who require assistance. Please inform your travel agent or Taiwan Holidays & Travel consultant if you have any special needs. Purchase Conditions: 1. Deposit is $600 per person. Full payment must be paid 2 months prior departure. Cancellation 15 days prior departure has fee of A$800 p.p.. Cancellation within 14 days departure is non refundable. 2. If minimum passengers of 16 have not achieved, TaiwanHolidays.com.au reserve the rights to cancel tour or amend tour rates accordingly. If tour cannot depart as per planned due to lack of group members, full tour fee will be refunded to customer without interest. 3. Safety of tour is the responsibilities of transportation companies & land operators & hotels. 4. TaiwanHolidays.com.au reserves the rights to amend itinerary, meals, accommodation and transportation on the tour. 5. Please make yourself on time when meet with group leaders. Group leaders will not wait for late members. Tour fees will not be refunded if customers are late for the tour departure time. 6. All tour fees cannot be refunded to customers if customers decide to leave tour early or forgone parts of the tour. 7. Customers are responsible for all expenses occurred due to traffic, weather, or out of tour operator’s control. 8. Valid visa MUST be obtained & compiled by passengers for destination countries. 9. Passport MUST be valid for minimum 6 months at time of travelling. 10. We strongly recommend all customers purchase personal travel insurance.

I have read the above booking conditions and understand and agree with the terms and conditions.

Customer Signature: Date: Agent’s Signature: .

customer initial:………………. 2015 taiwan orchid & …...taiwan 9mar 2015 (sat) - depart...

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