- DEC - FEB20°12°
Humid subtropical
- MAR - MAY29°14°
Humid subtropical
- JUN - AUG35°22°
Humid subtropical
- SEP - NOV30°15°
Humid subtropical
Top things to do in Chiayi
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Chiayi: Alishan One-Day Tour (Departing from Taichung/Chiayi/Kaohsiung)
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Private tour
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US$ 45.10
Aimucun Tourist Factory Ticket
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US$ 4.75
Chiayi Camping | Gui Pu Forest Life | Glamping with One Night & One Meal
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US$ 153.65
Chiayi Xiang He Leisure Farm Experience Ticket
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US$ 11.99
Chiayi | Yuxiantang Linsen Branch | Foot & Meri
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US$ 22.05
Chiayi Alishan 2-Day Tour (Departing from Taipei, including cultural experience and attraction tickets)
English guided
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US$ 300.15
Showa 18 J18 Chiayi City Historical Sites Archives
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US$ 2.45
US$ 2.55
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US$ 115.85
Island-wide Rocketman: Who Can Land on the Moon? Immersive Experience Competition
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US$ 50.39
Taipei Alishan 2-Day Private Tour with Sunrise
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Private group
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US$ 1,038.85
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Chiayi Alishan Fenqihu & Eryanping Trail & Yuyupas Full-Day Experience
English guided
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US$ 75.59
Transport in Chiayi
Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese
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US$ 0.99
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Chiayi to Penghu Ferry Ticket
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US$ 23.39
US$ 25.19
THSR Pass (Flexible 2-Day Pass/3-Day Pass)
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US$ 70.95
Shared City Transfer between Chiayi and Alishan
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US$ 15.45
US$ 19.85
Cruise Bus between Chiayi and Alishan
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US$ 1.60
Chiayi car rentals | Rent a car for Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, Meteor Garden Sightseeing, Meimea Shangshu Cute Pet Paradise, Three Pigs Farm, Sun Moon Lake
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US$ 43
US$ 52.65
Taipei - Chiayi Passenger Transport Ticket (provided by Tonglian Passenger Transport)
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US$ 14.20
Chiayi scooter rental: Pick up at Chiayi Train Station
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US$ 6.29
US$ 78.70
Cross-City Chartered Car Day Tour: Taipei / Taichung / Nantou / Chiayi / Tainan / Kaohsiung / Pingtung (Departure from Taipei)
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Customized itinerary
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US$ 153.00
Hotels in Chiayi
Chiayi Guanzhi Hotel
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US$ 69.30
South Urban Hotel
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US$ 67.63
US$ 68.31
HSIN HOTEL
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US$ 85.93
US$ 107.41
Star Yi Hotel
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US$ 35.50
US$ 40.35
Maison de Chine Hotel Chiayi
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US$ 52.30
Liyaou Hotel
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US$ 68.93
US$ 69.62
Tsun Huang Hotel
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US$ 57.68
Royal Chiayi Hotel
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US$ 73.09
CHECK inn SELECT Chiayi RenAi
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US$ 65.46
US$ 128.39
Lan Kwai Fong Garden Hotel
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US$ 61.25
Sun Dialogue Hotel by Cosmos Creation
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US$ 66.38
Yoyo Hotel
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US$ 38.07
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Reviews of Chiayi activities
EUNICE **************
2026-08-20 08:14:51
We really had fun! Even though we visited during the rainy season— and it was raining really hard during our small trail, it still made our experience memorable! Our guide, Captain Cook was very funny and very informative! He is also very friendly! He drives really well too! We are thinking of coming back again during the spring season (I think this will be the best time to visit alishan because of the flowers 🥰) Overall, this trip is definitely worth it! We hope you get Captain Cook as your guide! 💗🥰
HARADA ****
2026-05-07 09:08:28
I was drawn by the inclusion of the forest railway, so I booked a 2-day, 1-night Alishan trip (outbound: car, return: car + train). After the reservation was confirmed, I received information about what to bring and precautions via LINE. Closer to the date, I also received detailed information about the meeting point, driver's name, and vehicle number, which was reassuring. (All in Chinese, but translation software helped.) The documents provided when boarding the shuttle car also included Japanese, which was easy to understand. The guide spoke Chinese, so I needed someone to translate for me, but there was plenty of explanation time during the 2-hour hike. The paths were well-maintained with wooden decks and stone pavements, so even with my limited stamina and in the rain, I was able to walk comfortably. One word of caution: if you use a private car transfer, there's a high risk of motion sickness because the winding mountain roads have significant inclines. Even though I don't usually get car sick, I felt quite ill during the return transfer from Alishan to Fenqihu and wished I had brought motion sickness medication.
Klook User
2026-05-19 13:47:59
Our tour guide Jason was really nice and very accommodating. he made sure we are comfortable and well fed. we were able to see a lot of attractions and was able to do different activities. we enjoyed the short trip to alishan #JasonWolf
Klook User
2026-05-11 04:51:32
It was a great 2 days trip and totally worth it to go to Alishan (one day would have been too rush and not having enough time to enjoy Alishan/ Chiayi/ Taichung). Mr B. Tsai was very accommodating and flexible with itinerary, especially with kid. That’s the benefit of having private tour as we were able to change itinerary to suit us. He also dropped us off at Taoyuan airport af the end of the tour as per request. Accommodation was clean, quiet with beautiful view of tea farm. Will definitely book with them for other tours when next visit Taiwan.
Klook User
2026-04-28 09:09:12
Max was an outstanding driver for our Alishan day tour—punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. He made the entire journey smooth and comfortable, sharing great local insights along the way. Highly recommend Max for a stress-free and enjoyable experience!
John *************
2026-07-16 01:10:35
We traveled on the day Super Typhoon Bavi was affecting Taiwan, so we were very grateful that our Taiwan High Speed Rail trip still operated safely and wasn't canceled. It gave us peace of mind and allowed us to continue our travel plans without major disruptions.
Booking through Klook was seamless, and redeeming our tickets was quick and easy. The train was clean, comfortable, spacious, and departed on time despite the weather. The stations were well organized with clear signs, making it easy for first-time visitors like us to navigate.
Traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung was smooth, fast, and stress-free. We're truly thankful to the THSR team for their professionalism and commitment to passenger safety. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Taiwan!
CHANG ******
2026-06-19 16:56:07
The shuttle bus departs from the rear station of Chiayi Train Station. Please gather 10 minutes early. A reminder SMS will be sent the day before. For the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, the ferry company provided ferry schedule information by phone the day before departure. Budai Port was very crowded, but the weather and sea conditions were good. The journey to Magong Port took approximately 80 minutes.
Mark *************
2026-03-15 17:19:52
this 3-day pass helped me explore kaoshiung, taichung, and chiayi. saved a lot. and easy to use
Klook User
2026-07-25 12:01:22
A great option if you want to spend more time exploring without feeling rushed. The bus operates on a clear timetable, so it’s easy to plan your day and know exactly when the next departure is. It made getting around stress-free, and I had an absolutely amazing time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to explore at their own pace!
Chiayi at a glance
Quick facts about Chiayi
Local weather
℉℃ General info
Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
1USD = 31.76TWD
Official languages
Chinese (TW)
Recommended trip duration
2 days
What to know before visiting Chiayi
Quick snapshot of Chiayi and what draws visitors
Chiayi is a compact city known for massages, historical sites, and tours, with parks, gardens and cultural experiences also well represented. Klook booking patterns show a clearly rhythmic year: demand builds toward an autumn high and eases through the summer months. Activities range from budget-friendly local services to mid-range tours, making it easy to mix short treatments with longer excursions.
When to visit for crowds and prices
Klook data shows the busiest month is October and the quietest month is July. Prices drift up and down through the year: past Klook bookings indicate August is typically the cheapest month while April has been the priciest. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider travelling in August or July; for peak-season atmosphere and the liveliest scene aim for October. Note that demand and price don’t always move together here — August is relatively cheap even though September and October see much higher demand and higher prices.
Tips for travellers
Most experiences in Chiayi can be planned with flexibility: historically bookings on Klook suggest travellers lock arrangements in about 153 days ahead, with some last-minute activity up to around 90 days out. If you prefer certainty for popular dates in October, plan earlier; if you’re flexible, many services and shorter activities can be arranged closer to departure. Use Klook to browse and secure massages, historical-site visits and local tours when you know your dates.
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