Fenqihu Old Street

The Alishan tour departing from Taichung HSR Station was extremely smooth. After taking the high-speed rail, our driver-guide met us at the meeting point. Along the way, there were a few rest stops for restroom breaks or meals. We highly recommend our driver-guide, Xiao Xin. The mountain roads to Alishan are truly winding, which is why I had wanted to visit for a long time but never dared to drive myself. However, his driving skills are excellent; sitting in the very back of the 9-seater van, I didn't feel carsick at all. Best of all, we could sleep in the car and wake up right in Alishan—it was so comfortable! The scenery in Alishan is breathtaking, a must-visit destination in one's lifetime! The guide provided very detailed explanations of Alishan and shared many interesting stories. He also guided us along an easier, downhill walking route so we wouldn't feel too exhausted, and along the way, he helped take many wonderful photos. He even compiled them into a video and sent us the photos to keep as memories—he is truly dedicated! (As for sharing, the guide took some personal photos that I won't make public, so I'm posting the ones I took myself, some of which used photography techniques shared by the guide). On the return trip, perhaps to keep us from getting bored, the guide prepared some jokes, which made it a lot of fun 😆. The itinerary was well-planned, the guide was humorous and engaging, transportation was convenient, and it offered incredible value. I highly recommend everyone to check out this day tour!

We had Stella as our driver and guide. she picked 5 of us up from Kaohsiung. she was very patient and sweet and we were traveling with one person whi is legally blind. I love that we got to see Alishan without the hassle of waiting for buses and trains. She took us on beautiful hikes to see the tea fields. we had the original bento lunch box at the old street. Overall a fun filled day for all of us!

we had a nice trip with stay at Alishan Gou hotel. fetch from our hotel to Alishan train station. train uphill is a 3 hours ride. toilet on the train is rather rocky, is a fun experience though. the hotel is good just that hot water service for bathing is from 5pm to 11 pm only. hot and cold water dispenser available at hotel lobby. this hotel is good cos just outside the hotel is the giant trees trial. our lady tour guide at giant tree trial is v caring, knowledgeable and intro us to a lot of plants. shuttle service to hotel is every half an hour. morning sunrise need to take another train to 祝山。train station is just outside hotel convenience. downhill to 奋起湖 by minivan. bento is ok, but must try the mini donut there. Our tour guide downhill very considerate, caring and good driver. Hinoki village has some great photos. thank you to all our 3 tour guides driver to the station, at giant forest trail and downhill. would recommend this half free and easy trip to everyone visiting Alishan

Vores tur til Alishan var absolut fantastisk 🌟👏 Alishan "Hellige Træer" gav et overvældende indtryk på tværs af årtusinder. De tårnhøje "hellige træer" stod stille i urskoven; nogle af disse kæmpestore hinoki-cypress træer er over 2000 år gamle og kaldes "levende historiebøger". Da vi befandt os midt i det, føltes det som at træde ind i en anden verden, ligesom et eventyrland. Tak til vores guide, bror Kai, som var venlig, tålmodig og besad en meget rig professionel viden om Alishans kulturhistorie, flora og fauna. Undervejs introducerede han seværdighederne, fortalte historiske fortællinger og hjalp alle med at tage billeder, hvilket tilføjede en masse glæde til hele turen. Selvom det regnede kraftigt og var tåget, kørte Kai meget sikkert og betryggende, og han tog sig af alle som en god storebror. Det har virkelig været hårdt for ham, så tak til Kai – det er virkelig sjældent at møde en så dedikeret og professionel guide. Vores rejse til Taiwan sluttede perfekt, alt var det hele værd 👍👍👍

​We had a great time exploring Chiayi, Alishan, and Sun Moon Lake, thanks to our guide, Mrs. Joanna Lin. She was incredibly professional, knowledgeable,warm, and patient with us at every stop. ​The only issue was the transportation. A Toyota Wish for four passengers felt too tight and uncomfortable for the long travel hours involved in this itinerary. Upgrading to a slightly larger vehicle would make this trip perfect. Thank you to Joanna for being such a wonderful guide!

Our tour guide, Max, was really awesome! He made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip and was always happy to help. He was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience more enjoyable. We really appreciated how well he took care of everyone and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend Max if you’re looking for a fun and comfortable tour experience!

Breakfast: A $100 voucher that can be used at the 7-Eleven next door *at any time*. Great for buying instant noodles in the evening! :) Hotel Location: Very convenient, especially for travelers without a car. Service: The front desk staff was very thoughtful. Tour Guide: If you enjoy light hiking and nature, I highly recommend joining this tour. You can really feel her love for the area.

This is the most hospitable place I have ever stayed. Transportation is convenient, just an 8-minute walk to the bus stop. Since it was my first time visiting Alishan, the receptionist kindly gave me a detailed guide on how to get around when I checked in. The room is simple with a cozy, homemade breakfast. You can walk to the sunrise viewing spot in just 5 minutes, and the lovely owner even gave us a personal introduction. Staying just one night is definitely not enough!

The black and white architecture has a great texture, and the rooms are new and super clean. The bed and pillows are also very comfortable. There's an on-site restaurant, so you don't have to worry about not having dinner when you're up in the mountains. The hot pot broth is delicious and won't leave you thirsty. During firefly season, the owner's daughter even takes guests on a trail walk to see fireflies. The overall experience was absolutely wonderful!