Chiayi

It's a trip that takes quite a long time to travel, but it's worth visiting at least once. The weather here is very good, the atmosphere is fresh, even though you walk a lot and your legs get a little tired, there are rest stops along the way. Mr. Eric, the tour guide for this trip, provided excellent service, with good time management, taking care of the tour members quite thoroughly, and explaining information throughout the tour at various points. He even brought small snacks to hand out to eat while walking. Overall, the guide paid very good attention to the tour members.

The tour operator has contacted us via WhatsApp a day after we purchased the tour to confirm pick up details. We were quite worried about the weather as the tyhoon fung wong was around the corner which caused previous days tours to be suspended. The tour operator was very responsive to queries and keep us informed of the situation. We were quite surprised that we were on a private taxi with Mr Lv, our driver and guide. The pace of the tour was good. Mr Lv has provided much information and suggestion which helps us to enjoy the Alishan trip. Btw, the Fenqihu bento is so yummy!

Tour guide Mr.Apple took care very well regarding meeting point,rest stops,food and took photos distributing all guests so happy and enjoy the whole trip,next time will stay overnight Alishan 👍😁✌️

I booked to an English guide however they sent out an guide which speaks very little English. However he did all his best to make sure that I understood everything as possible

Going to Alishan was an incredible experience! It was so much easier having the transportation and hotels sorted through the tour. I hope to be back soon! Our guide Joanna was incredible! She was really welcoming, answering our various questions about the area and about Taiwanese culture in general. She went above and beyond, introducing us to local delicacies and taking us to see the sunrise in Taichung on the way back to Taipei!

We had Tony as our tour guide and he was very chill, friendly and knowledgable about the areas. He shared with us his enthusiasm for photography and it really carried through in all the pictures he took for us! Tony was very accommodating of our time and energy levels and often had alternative suggestions depending on our energy that day. We stayed at a lodging in the middle of the forest and enjoyed trying tea and seeing the tea plantations there as well as making mochi the traditional way. He took us to an outlook for sunrise photos but unfortunately due to weather, it was partially covered by fog (however we still thought it was a very beautiful view regardless and Tony showed us how to get some good angles for our own photos that we took). It was overall a very stress free and relaxing trip and Tony made many recommendations on what taiwanese foods to try and buy from the vendors which were all delicious. We really appreciate Tony’s enthusiasm for the area and friendliness.

Great tour to see the key highlights of the region. We really enjoyed the hotel at Sun Moon Lake (Fleur De Chine), wished we stayed there longer to enjoy all the amenities and hot spring bath! Mr. Albert was a good guide. Informative and accomodating to our requests.

The Taiwan High-Speed Rail is truly impressive — fast, efficient, and incredibly convenient. Traveling between cities was a breeze, and the trains arrived exactly on time. The seats were spacious and comfortable, with plenty of legroom, clean interiors, and smooth, quiet rides that made the journey relaxing. Buying tickets was simple, either online or at the station, and the staff were helpful and professional. I appreciated the clear signage and easy boarding process — everything was well-organized and designed with travelers in mind. What stood out the most was the speed. In just a short time, I was able to travel across Taiwan without any stress from traffic or long delays. It’s the perfect transport option for both tourists and locals. Highly recommended for anyone traveling around Taiwan. Efficient, reliable, and world-class — the Taiwan High-Speed Rail exceeded my expectations!

We took the 7322C Alishan route bus from in front of the Chiayi Railway Station. We originally missed the 8:10 AM bus, so we had to wait for the 8:40 AM one. Unexpectedly, the bus arrived at 8:30 AM. Passengers with physical tickets were allowed to board first, followed by those who scanned their QR codes, and finally passengers using EasyCards. It was a Saturday, but luckily there weren't many passengers in the morning, so my travel companion and I were able to sit together. After arriving in Alishan, we were also able to enter the Forest Recreation Area smoothly with our QR codes. For the return trip, we took the 3:40 PM bus. There were noticeably more people heading down the mountain, and my travel companion and I were forced to sit separately. However, if we didn't take this bus, we would have had to wait until 4:10 PM, so we settled for it (the last bus was at 5:10 PM). We arrived in downtown Chiayi as the city lights were coming on. The ride up the mountain took about 2.5 hours. Although the mountain roads were winding, the driver was experienced and drove steadily, allowing us to relax and enjoy the scenery or take a nap. Overall, the bus service was convenient and suitable for travelers who don't want to drive themselves.