Palais de Chine, Taipei

For all the culture and connectedness of a city break with the relaxation and versatility that comes with a camping holiday, a new package offered by Taipei’s Palais de Chine has all bases covered.

Spend one night in the opulent hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Taipei. Q Square, one of the city’s best shopping malls, is right next door, while Taipei Main station is a minute’s walk away, which will instantly connect you to all the city’s major sites.

The next day, hit the road in a Taipei Vantel “hotel in a van” and enjoy the second evening sleeping under the stars in a cute camper. The vehicle, which sleeps two, comes with everything you’ll need to explore Taipei and its surrounding areas, including amenities and equipment to cook outdoors and enjoy a little #vanlife.

This break represents the perfect blend of art and nature: the 286-room Palais de Chine is known for its astonishing array of Chinese and European objets d’art, which span Han Dynasty sculptures to exquisite tapestries depicting Greek legends.

The hotel has three restaurants: the three-Michelin-starred Cantonese venue Le Palais; high-end Italian Artbrosia; and La Rotisserie, which serves French-influenced barbecue foods, such as fresh seafood and charbroiled steak, and offers an impressive selection of wines.

The offer: Book the three-day, two-night package with Cathay Holidays to receive a complimentary upgrade to an Executive Deluxe Room with breakfast on the first night of your stay at Palais de Chine Hotel, access to the Le Salon VIP lounge and a set dinner for two at La Rotisserie. The package also includes a 30-hour rental of a Vantel camping car, in which you’ll stay on the second night. Please note that you must hold a valid Taiwanese or international driving licence to be able to drive, and all additional costs, such as car parking fees, are to be personally covered.