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

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.

This was a very well-organized trip. I wasn’t expecting much and this exceeded my expectations. From the confirmation whatsapp messages to answering my questions, the tour operator was quick to reply and understood what I was asking (in English). The day before, you are put into a large whatsapp group and everyone going on the tour is blasted messages to let them know which transfer vehicles they will be boarding. Different drivers and guides appear along the way. An information package with vouchers, maps, and the itinerary are given out the moment you meet your first driver. Large luggage are driven up to the hotel, the train ride up Alishan was fun and beautiful in an old swaying train, and upon arrival there is someone waiting to pick you up. Timings of when to be back are verbally given out, use a translator app if you cannot understand. Watch your timings. There are a lot of people waiting for the sunrise train, you get an option to switch to a bus to go to another location too.

Don’t think it’s expensive but it worth it, especially for solo traveler. No need to rush the bus and took long travel time. Driver will explain some of the history to gain your knowledge and help everyone to take photo in every station he stop by. The pros is driver help to purchase train tickets and lunch box included. Will stop by at Fengqi, Tea garden, a few different walking trails on the way to alishan which you can’t go if you take buses. Also stop for washroom and give you tips how and where need to visit when inside the park. Although it just 2 hours inside the Alishan National Forest but it is enough if you not plan to climb up to the top. I enjoyed the tour and have good rest in mpv car. I also can see different scenery along the way. No rush and relax. The only regret is the weather not so good in the evening, can’t see beautiful sunset and seas if clouds. No fource purchase if bring to to souvenir store.

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!

We enjoyed the whole day tour with the tourists from n a van. The tour guide is helpful and patient to wait for all to be ready for the next venue, arrange lunch for us. we certainly will book tours with Klook again👍👍👍👍👍

One of the most memorable trips our family has ever had! Uncle Lu is truly one of the best tour guides and drivers we’ve ever met. He’s professional, kind, and took amazing care of us throughout the journey. He also introduced us to many of Taiwan’s most famous foods, teas, and local specialties, which made our experience even richer and more meaningful. Thanks to Uncle Lu, we got to see Taiwan through a deeper, more cultural perspective. If we ever come back, we’ll definitely book Uncle Lu again!

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

Great experience, excellent customer service and driver. You might want to opt out the train ride. we preferred just taking the bus for more comfort and privacy. The rooms were okay. Decent sleep and comfort but very old and outdated. it was clean though. BRING RAINCOAT OR UNBRELLAS. If you buy there it is very expensive. the trails are very well maintained and even though I am not an outdoor person, it was beautiful to hike. Rubbish bins are hard to find so bring your own trashbags and prevent littering. Highly recommended.

driver to Alishan was on time. the itinerary was relaxing. Hotel is near visitor info centre. Tour guide for the walk is very energetic, funny and friendly. Sunrise tour was worth it even though we couldn’t see due to the clouds. lots of walking so be prepared.

Really recommended tour, the driver Mr. Xu pick up us at the hotel. While driving, he tell us the background story of alishan very detail. The itinerary also described very clear, all tickets and lunch included, so we don't have to worry about the ticket and meal. Really stress-free and enjoyable trip, love it