- DEC - FEB20°12°
Humid subtropical
- MAR - MAY29°14°
Humid subtropical
- JUN - AUG35°22°
Humid subtropical
- SEP - NOV30°15°
Humid subtropical
Top things to do in Chiayi
Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour (Departing from Taichung / Chiayi / Kaohsiung)
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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
(4.8K) • 40K+ booked
From
€ 37.29
Chiayi | Yuxiantang Linsen Branch | Foot & Meri
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(287) • 5K+ booked
€ 21.19
Chiayi: Alishan Day Tour & Multi-Day Tour from Chiayi
(514) • 10K+ booked
From
€ 54.99
Chiayi Camping | Gui Pu Forest Life | Glamping with One Night & One Meal
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(36) • 1K+ booked
€ 147.55
Chiayi: Alishan & Fenqihu Day Tour (Alishan Forest Railway Experience / Depart from Chiayi & Kaohsiung)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(593) • 9K+ booked
€ 71.15
€ 4.15
Chiayi: Xianghe Leisure Fishery Farm Experience Ticket - Salty Wave
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(75) • 3K+ booked
€ 8.19
Chiayi Alishan 2-Day Tour (Departing from Taipei, including cultural experience and attraction tickets)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(38) • 400+ booked
€ 301.35
Meteor Garden Pilgrimage Tour from Kaohsiung/Chiayi: F4 Filming Site, Castle & Disney Plush Shop
English guided
Free cancellation
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New Activity
€ 68.29
Chiayi Camping | Shi-Jing Garden Resort | RV Camping Experience
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(161) • 3K+ booked
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€ 117.29
Klook's choice
Chiayi Alishan Day Tour: Fenqihu Old Street, Eryanping Trail & Tsou Indigenous Culture Experience
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(3)
€ 75.85
Showa 18 J18 Chiayi City Historical Sites Archives
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(48) • 1K+ booked
€ 2.15
Retail: € 2.19
Transport in Chiayi
Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese
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Instant confirmation
(25.6K) • 2M+ booked
€ 0.85
Retail: € 1.09
50 off select options
Shared City Transfer between Chiayi and Alishan
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(887) • 40K+ booked
€ 13.19
Retail: € 17.35
€ 60.35
Retail: € 60.49
Alishan Tour | Cruise-style Shuttle Bus | Chiayi HSR Station ・ Chiayi Railway Station - Alishan
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Instant confirmation
(207) • 10K+ booked
€ 1.39
Chiayi Departure: Chiayi Car Rental with Driver to Alishan/Fenqihu
24-hour confirmation
(77) • 1K+ booked
€ 81.09
Chiayi car rentals | Rent a car for Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, Meteor Garden Sightseeing, Meimea Shangshu Cute Pet Paradise, Three Pigs Farm, Sun Moon Lake
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Ho Ing
10K+ booked
From
€ 45
/day Chiayi scooter rental: Pick up at Chiayi Train Station
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Free cancellation
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(547) • 4K+ booked
From
€ 5.79
Cross-City Chartered Car Day Tour: Taipei / Taichung / Nantou / Chiayi / Tainan / Kaohsiung / Pingtung (Departure from Taipei)
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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
(52) • 1K+ booked
€ 6.35
Taipei - Chiayi Passenger Transport Ticket (provided by Tonglian Passenger Transport)
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Instant confirmation
(44) • 1K+ booked
€ 12.15
€ 12.79
Chiayi Alishan - Xuyue Sightseeing Train
(9) • 200+ booked
€ 68.70
Taichung Cross-City Private Car Charter Day Tour (Departing from Taichung/Taichung Airport/Changhua/Yunlin)
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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
(14) • 100+ booked
€ 138.39
Hotels in Chiayi
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Chiayi travel guide
Reviews of Chiayi activities
njoy ********
2026-11-03 13:59:43
Highly recommended - felt safe all throughout the crazy windy bus ride to and from Alishan! Thank you as well to our tour guide, Henry! Prepare to go up and down some stairs. It’s quite a fast-paced trip but still enjoyed time with nature.
Klook User
2026-10-19 13:50:02
we had a nice trip with stay at Alishan Gou hotel. fetch from our hotel to Alishan train station. train uphill is a 3 hours ride. toilet on the train is rather rocky, is a fun experience though. the hotel is good just that hot water service for bathing is from 5pm to 11 pm only. hot and cold water dispenser available at hotel lobby. this hotel is good cos just outside the hotel is the giant trees trial. our lady tour guide at giant tree trial is v caring, knowledgeable and intro us to a lot of plants. shuttle service to hotel is every half an hour. morning sunrise need to take another train to 祝山。train station is just outside hotel convenience. downhill to 奋起湖 by minivan. bento is ok, but must try the mini donut there. Our tour guide downhill very considerate, caring and good driver. Hinoki village has some great photos. thank you to all our 3 tour guides driver to the station, at giant forest trail and downhill. would recommend this half free and easy trip to everyone visiting Alishan
DAPHNE ************
2026-10-14 11:55:01
We had an amazing time on the 2D1N tour with Joanne! She is such an approachable, knowledgeable and amazing guide. Throughout the trip, she shared interesting information about the places we visited and other useful insights, making the experience even more enjoyable. The views were stunning, and the rides were so much fun! Everything made for a memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Joanne as the guide! 😊
Araceli ******
2026-10-21 11:12:41
Our tour guide, Max, was really awesome! He made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip and was always happy to help. He was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience more enjoyable. We really appreciated how well he took care of everyone and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend Max if you’re looking for a fun and comfortable tour experience!
Marilyn ***
2026-10-24 17:09:34
highly recommend to travellers with elderly and small children on this private Alishan Tour. Tour agency and guide are good. communication could be both English/Chinese. Worth The Experience.
施 *
2026-05-19 14:54:54
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!
CHEN *******
2026-08-15 05:22:27
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!
劉 **
2026-07-05 09:34:55
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会員
2026-09-12 05:01:24
The location was correct, but we had trouble finding it because there was no sign. However, the owner came out to greet us. Our buddy, Rock, was incredibly supportive, and even though I'm a complete beginner, I felt like I was doing really well. We got about 100 photos and videos, which made for a great memory. I would definitely love to do this again.
Chiayi at a glance
Quick facts about Chiayi
Local weather
℉℃ General info
Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
1EUR = 36.39TWD
Official languages
Chinese (TW)
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Flight time
15 hours
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What to know before visiting Chiayi
Chiayi at a glance
Chiayi is best known for wellness and relaxed cultural sightseeing, led by Massages, Historical sites and Tours through the year. Klook booking data shows demand builds in summer and peaks in September, so spas and massage appointments and guided tours are busiest then. Parks & gardens and Cultural experiences fill quieter moments and suit flexible days. If you want calm exploration and fewer crowds, aim outside the September peak; for lively atmosphere and full services choose the busier summer months. Decide whether you want quieter relaxation or peak-season energy. Based on Klook booking data.
Best time to visit Chiayi
Demand on Klook typically peaks in September, while January is the quietest month of the year; prices rise and fall across the calendar with the priciest month in June and the most affordable in December. The months around July–September show both higher demand and higher prices, while December combines lower demand with lower typical prices—good for value-oriented travellers. For the liveliest atmosphere pick July–September; for lower prices and smaller crowds aim for December, January or the shoulder months.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | USD 79 |
| February | Quieter than usual | USD 86 |
| March | About average | USD 69 |
| April | About average | USD 64 |
| May | About average | USD 77 |
| June | Busier than usual | USD 87 |
| July | Peak demand | USD 84 |
| August | Busier than usual | USD 85 |
| September | Peak demand | USD 84 |
| October | About average | USD 77 |
| November | About average | USD 67 |
| December | Quieter than usual | USD 64 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from the United States
Most travellers here typically book well in advance—around 153 days ahead—so planning is common and useful, and in peak months securing popular experiences earlier is wise. The platform shows the earliest planners also book about 153 days out, so popular time slots and guided tours can fill. Use Klook to compare options and lock in preferred times for massages, historical-site tours and special cultural experiences; for tranquil park visits you can be more flexible. These suggestions are based on Klook booking data—book with confidence and plan ahead for peak-season dates.
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