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Chiayi: Alishan One-Day Tour (Departing from Taichung/Chiayi/Kaohsiung)
Klook's choice
Tours • From Chiayi, Taichung, Kaohsiung

Chiayi: Alishan One-Day Tour (Departing from Taichung/Chiayi/Kaohsiung)

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (4,320) • 30K+ booked
₱ 2,852
50 off
Sale
Aimucun Tourist Factory Ticket
Historical sites • Chiayi

Aimucun Tourist Factory Ticket

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (303) • 7K+ booked
₱ 296
Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour & Multi-Day Tour from Chiayi
Tours • From Chiayi

Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour & Multi-Day Tour from Chiayi

★ 4.7 (509) • 10K+ booked
₱ 4,141
Chiayi Camping | Gui Pu Forest Life | Glamping with One Night & One Meal
Outdoor & sports activities • Chiayi County

Chiayi Camping | Gui Pu Forest Life | Glamping with One Night & One Meal

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (36) • 1K+ booked
₱ 9,622
Chiayi Xiang He Leisure Farm Experience Ticket
Water activities • Chiayi County

Chiayi Xiang He Leisure Farm Experience Ticket

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (75) • 3K+ booked
₱ 749
Chiayi | Yuxiantang Linsen Branch | Foot & Meri
Massages • Chiayi

Chiayi | Yuxiantang Linsen Branch | Foot & Meri

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (285) • 5K+ booked
₱ 1,380
Chiayi Alishan 2-Day Tour (Departing from Taipei, including cultural experience and attraction tickets)
Tours • From Taipei

Chiayi Alishan 2-Day Tour (Departing from Taipei, including cultural experience and attraction tickets)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (33) • 300+ booked
₱ 19,737
30 off
Sale
Showa 18 J18 Chiayi City Historical Sites Archives
Parks & gardens • Chiayi

Showa 18 J18 Chiayi City Historical Sites Archives

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (46) • 1K+ booked
₱ 154
₱ 158
Chiayi Camping|Poetry Garden Resort|Campervan Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • Chiayi County

Chiayi Camping|Poetry Garden Resort|Campervan Experience

★ 4.8 (160) • 3K+ booked
From ₱ 7,256
Island-wide Rocketman: Who Can Land on the Moon? Immersive Experience Competition
Events & shows • Chiayi

Island-wide Rocketman: Who Can Land on the Moon? Immersive Experience Competition

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Instant confirmation
₱ 3,155
Taipei Alishan 2-Day Private Tour with Sunrise
Tours • From Taipei

Taipei Alishan 2-Day Private Tour with Sunrise

Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 4.9 (10) • 100+ booked
From ₱ 68,316
Chiayi Alishan Fenqihu & Eryanping Trail & Yuyupas Full-Day Experience
Klook's choice
Tours • From Chiayi

Chiayi Alishan Fenqihu & Eryanping Trail & Yuyupas Full-Day Experience

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₱ 4,731
Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese
Rail passes • From Taipei

Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese

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Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (25,531) • 1M+ booked
₱ 59
50 off
Chiayi to Penghu Ferry Ticket
Ferries • From Penghu, Chiayi

Chiayi to Penghu Ferry Ticket

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Tickets secured
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (2,544) • 100K+ booked
From ₱ 1,457
₱ 1,577
THSR Pass (Flexible 2-Day Pass/3-Day Pass)
Rail passes • From Taipei

THSR Pass (Flexible 2-Day Pass/3-Day Pass)

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (4,031) • 80K+ booked
₱ 4,331
₱ 4,338
Freebies
Shared City Transfer between Chiayi and Alishan
Rail passes • From Chiayi

Shared City Transfer between Chiayi and Alishan

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (857) • 40K+ booked
₱ 946
₱ 1,242
Cruise Bus between Chiayi and Alishan
Rail passes • From Chiayi

Cruise Bus between Chiayi and Alishan

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (201) • 9K+ booked
₱ 99
Chiayi Departure: Chiayi Car Rental with Driver to Alishan/Fenqihu
Car charters • From Chiayi

Chiayi Departure: Chiayi Car Rental with Driver to Alishan/Fenqihu

★ 4.7 (72) • 800+ booked
₱ 5,817
Taipei - Chiayi Passenger Transport Ticket (provided by Tonglian Passenger Transport)
Buses • Chiayi

Taipei - Chiayi Passenger Transport Ticket (provided by Tonglian Passenger Transport)

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Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (44) • 1K+ booked
₱ 871
5 off
Sale
Taiwan Alishan Forest Railway Main Line Ticket Reservation
Train tickets • From Chiayi

Taiwan Alishan Forest Railway Main Line Ticket Reservation

100+ booked
₱ 1,775
Chiayi scooter rental: Pick up at Chiayi Train Station
Scooters & bikes • Chiayi

Chiayi scooter rental: Pick up at Chiayi Train Station

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (543) • 4K+ booked
From ₱ 394
Chiayi Alishan - Xuyue Sightseeing Train
Train tickets • Chiayi

Chiayi Alishan - Xuyue Sightseeing Train

★ 4.8 (9) • 200+ booked
₱ 4,929
Cross-City Chartered Car Day Tour: Taipei / Taichung / Nantou / Chiayi / Tainan / Kaohsiung / Pingtung (Departure from Taipei)
Car charters • From Taipei

Cross-City Chartered Car Day Tour: Taipei / Taichung / Nantou / Chiayi / Tainan / Kaohsiung / Pingtung (Departure from Taipei)

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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
★ 4.5 (52) • 1K+ booked
₱ 9,560

Hotels in Chiayi

Chiayi Guanzhi Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Chiayi Guanzhi Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (928) • 50+ booked
From ₱ 4,331.6
South Urban Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

South Urban Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (1,073) • 100+ booked
From ₱ 4,078.6
₱ 4,111.7
HSIN HOTEL
Hotels • Chiayi

HSIN HOTEL

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (646) • 50+ booked
From ₱ 5,360.5
₱ 6,700.8
Star Yi Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Star Yi Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (15)
From ₱ 2,173.9
₱ 2,470.9
Maison de Chine Hotel Chiayi
Hotels • Chiayi

Maison de Chine Hotel Chiayi

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (1,321) • 50+ booked
From ₱ 3,267.8
Liyaou Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Liyaou Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (285) • 50+ booked
From ₱ 4,303.0
₱ 4,346.1
Tsun Huang Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Tsun Huang Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (846)
From ₱ 3,600.7
Royal Chiayi Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Royal Chiayi Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (1,072)
From ₱ 4,551.6
Lan Kwai Fong Garden Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Lan Kwai Fong Garden Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (999)
From ₱ 3,827.0
Sun Dialogue Hotel by Cosmos Creation
Hotels • Chiayi

Sun Dialogue Hotel by Cosmos Creation

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (952)
From ₱ 4,142.2
CHECK inn SELECT Chiayi RenAi
Hotels • Chiayi

CHECK inn SELECT Chiayi RenAi

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (1,077) • 50+ booked
From ₱ 4,094.5
₱ 8,031.1
Yoyo Hotel
Hotels • Chiayi

Yoyo Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (599)
From ₱ 2,378.7

Reviews of Chiayi activities

EUNICE **************
2026-08-20 08:14:51
Fantastic 5.0
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! 💗🥰
CHEN *******
2026-08-15 05:22:27
Fantastic 5.0
Even though the weather was hot, fishing was a lot of fun, but it was also quite challenging, and I was a little sad I didn't catch anything. Clam digging was incredibly fun, an experience city kids rarely get. Dragon boating was also very interesting. We caught our own clams to eat and then grilled them. The overall experience was more enjoyable than I expected. It's definitely worth a visit!
施 *
2026-05-19 14:54:54
Great 4.0
I went to the location last minute and was assigned a therapist for a 100-minute foot and body massage. Overall, the service was satisfactory. I felt that this therapist was a bit new, but I believe with more practice and experience, they will become a top performer at the shop!
HARADA ****
2026-05-07 09:08:28
Fantastic 5.0
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.
劉 **
2026-07-05 09:34:55
Fantastic 5.0
I was a bit worried after reading the Google reviews, but when I arrived, I was incredibly surprised! The staff were all super nice, and the birthday decorations were much prettier than I imagined! There are activities at the campsite both day and night, so it's never boring. Plus, the BBQ dinner is definitely worth adding on, and the breakfast buffet was also delicious with a good variety of fresh ingredients, which is the most important thing! I genuinely loved it much more than I expected! I definitely want to come back, I loved it so much! 🫶🏼
Klook User
2026-05-19 13:47:59
Fantastic 5.0
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
黃 **
2026-08-22 02:10:45
Fantastic 5.0
It was a very fun and interesting experience. The activities were interactive and enjoyable, making it a great choice for families with children. We had a great time together and would definitely recommend it for a family outing.
Klook User
2026-05-11 04:51:32
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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!

Chiayi at a glance

When is the busiest time for Chiayi activities?

Book earlier for peak months

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
-43%
Jan
-39%
Feb
-44%
Mar
-32%
Apr
-47% Quietest
May
-39%
Jun
-44%
Jul
+145%
Aug
Busiest +172%
Sep
+45%
Oct
-33%
Nov
-38%
Dec

Demand peaks in September, when bookings from Malaysia jump about 172% vs a typical month, while May is quiet—roughly 47% below typical—so book early for September and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in May. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Chiayi cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget. Prices in USD.

$150
$100
$50
$0
Avg $50 Priciest $137 Cheapest $18
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices dip to around USD 18 in December, roughly 87% below the priciest month in July (about USD 137); this aligns with the quieter season, so December can be the most budget-friendly time to visit. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

90 daysLast-minute
153 daysTypical
153 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 153 days ahead, so plan several months in advance; during the September peak this lead time suggests booking early to secure your spot. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Chiayi

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    20°12°

    Humid subtropical

  • MAR - MAY
    29°14°

    Humid subtropical

  • JUN - AUG
    35°22°

    Humid subtropical

  • SEP - NOV
    30°15°

    Humid subtropical

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1PHP = 0.51TWD

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Kuala Lumpur

What to know before visiting Chiayi

Quick city snapshot and what to expect

Chiayi is a compact city where massages, historical sites and guided tours dominate bookings on Klook, with parks, gardens and cultural experiences also popular. Demand rises and falls through the year, peaking in September and dipping around May, so the rhythm of visitor numbers gives the city a clear high season and quieter months.

Best months to visit and how prices behave

Klook data show September as the busiest month while May sees the lowest demand. Prices, however, peak in July and fall to their lowest in December, so demand and prices do not move perfectly together: the busiest month (September) sits between a pricier July and a much cheaper December. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for December or the quieter spring months; if you’re after the peak-season atmosphere, plan for September when demand is highest.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers book well ahead—typically about 153 days—so if you have fixed dates it pays to plan in advance, especially for travel during the busier month of September. For shorter, more flexible trips, many popular experiences in Chiayi (like massages and visits to historical sites) can still be slotted in closer to travel, but booking early on Klook will help lock in preferred times and options.

FAQs about Chiayi

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