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Let’s Go! Alishan, Here We Come!

Highlight

Step into one of the “52 Places to Go in 2025” chosen by The New York Times and discover the iconic beauty of Alishan and its forest railway.

DAY 1

Cou Veoveoana Cultural and Creative Park

Hands-on introduction to Alishan’s Cou cultural heritage

No. 1-1, Meihua 1st Road, Chukou Village, Fanlu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

(05)2590089

09:00 - 17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

Fenqihu

Try Fenqifu’s famous railway bento and stroll in its old street area

Zhonghe Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

Witness Alishan’s five natural wonders: sunrise, cloud sea, forest, railway, and sunset glow

No. 59, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

(05)2679917 (Alishan Visitor Center)

Accommodation

Overnight Stay at the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

DAY 2

Explore Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

Ride the forest train at dawn for sunrise views, followed by a rejuvenating forest bath

No. 59, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

(05)2679917 (Alishan Visitor Center)

Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum

A museum dedicated to Asian art and culture

No. 888, Gugong Blvd., Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan

(05)3620777

Weekdays
09:00 - 17:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Weekends/Holidays
09:00 - 18:00

2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival
in Chiayi

Date:𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.𝟎𝟑.𝟎𝟑(TUE)-𝟎𝟑.𝟏𝟓(SUN)

Chiayi County Government Square

Accommodation

Stay overnight in Puzi or Taibao Township

DAY 3

Suantou Sugar Factory Cultural Park

Savor shaved ice sweet treat, enjoy mini rail rides, and visit heritage buildings of Japanese-style dormitories

No. 1, Gongchang Village, Liujiao Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

(05)3800735

Weekdays
08:00 - 17:00
(Sightseeing trains do not operate on Mondays)

Weekends/Holidays
08:00 - 17:00

Zengwen Reservoir

Take a boat tour and spot eagles soaring above the reservoir

No. 7, Tanping, Xixing Village, Dapu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan(Board at the Zengwen Reservoir Scenic Tower Pier)

(05)2521668、0965-007987