Alishan tours

Alishan was a beautiful experience and have a lot to offer. However, this is not that recommended for seniors since there are many steps needed. The way going to and from Alishan is approx 3 hrs. It’s also hard to sleep since you will cross many zigzag roads.

If you want to get away with the city and just enjoy the nature, Alishan is the best. but it’s a bit bumpy ride so ready your medicine if needed. Our tour guide Pei pei is really nice, she picked us up on time, did her best to give us the information and overall it was a really great time.

great trip n no rush at all . tour guide wu is good at his job n very detail explanations on history n development. hotel average only but like 5mins to Alishan train station as easier to catch sunrise train. steamboat dinner was good too

The guide was friendly and the food was hearty and delicious! (The weather was late December) It was chillier up there than I expected, so a coat is a must. The review photos focused on photos of the dense forest, but there was more to see at the top of Arasan than I expected. Alleys, stairs, cats, small temples, etc. It may be difficult for very young children because the distance is quite long. It was fun to hang out at the arrival location and I took close to 500 photos to keep as memories with my friends. It was great because there were a lot of photo spots! I think it's suitable for couples, friends, couples, or for a one-day company workshop..! You can also ride a train that gives you a sense of history and is very charming. It took 2 hours on the road and 1 hour to climb from the bottom to the top of Arasan (this is the biggest hurdle...), but we took a big bus. Even though I went when the weather was nice, it was really nice to see the fog in the forest. Fortunately, the driver was very nice and I didn't get car sick even though it was a really curved road. I fainted when I came back after seeing it all. And physically, it's not that hard, so you can think of it as just a walk(?). When I came back, I still had some stamina left. I think it wasn't difficult because it was a route that slowly descended from the highest point to the bottom. Anyway, it was a trip worth taking for a day during a long trip to Taichung.

The experience was breathtaking and educational. Alishan Forest is magical. We had lunch included in the tour and fresh fruits. We also get to ride the train. Maggie, our english guide is very kind and very knowledgeable. I will come back here for sure!

Fantastic tour with Johnny! He was great - kind, energetic and patient, he showed us the most beautiful parts of Alishan and a good place to see the sunrise away from the crowds, all while explaining everything thoroughly. He also took beautiful photos of us. Alishan is well worth a visit even if the drive is long - from the walks in the forest through magical landscapes to the stunning sunrise - I loved it. The accommodation was good - clean, comfortable and only a two minute walk from the train to see the sunrise.

Our guide, Vanness, was patient, knowledgeable, and an amazing photographer; we loved his suggestions for authentically Asian tourist photos! We enjoyed speaking with him about everything from history to traditional culture to modern pop music. We were happy to get to see the highlights of Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and Taichung -- including a beautiful sunrise from Alishan that we thought would be precluded by rain -- in an efficient manner. Our only criticism is the Alishan hotel we stayed at was quite rustic, but that could be because the options in Alishan are more limited; our Sun Moon Lake hotel was fantastic. All in all, a worthwhile introduction to these parts of Taiwan!

In the hot summer, this trip was great. It felt cool to go to the mountains and the air was fresh. The driver was very attentive and introduced the features and helped take photos. Everyone had a great time.