Chiayi Day trips

Our guide from Taichung is Mr. Eric! We had a wonderful experience today with him as our tour guide. He kept the whole group together throughout the day and made sure everyone felt safe at every stop. His explanations were clear and informative, giving us a much deeper understanding of what we were seeing. He also managed the itinerary perfectly, keeping everything on schedule without ever feeling rushed. On top of that, he was incredibly helpful with photography, making sure we all got great shots and even offered good tips for framing our photos. Highly recommend if you want a smooth, safe, and enjoyable tour!

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.

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!