Things to do in Chiayi Station

Although my feet were aching, Alishan was incredibly beautiful, truly a place where immortals would reside. It's definitely worth visiting. The driver who took us up the mountain drove very steadily, making the journey smooth and comfortable. Our tour guide, Mr. Wu, gave excellent and humorous explanations. It's a pity we didn't get to see the sunrise at Zhushan Station, which leaves a small regret, but we can always come back next time.

It was pouring rain and foggy on the day we went to Alishan. Our driver was very kind, offering various reminders, and drove very smoothly. My mom, who usually gets car sick, even said it was a great ride! Perhaps the Mercedes' suspension was particularly good, as the mountain roads were truly winding. Throughout the long journey, everything outside felt like looking at flowers through a fog, yet the driver could still see the road—truly amazing!

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.

The entire trip was an excellent experience. Both drivers and tour guides were very professional, providing us with a lot of interesting and useful information throughout the journey.

hassle free for someone who feels difficult to navigate to alishan. with all the transport and hotel booking in one stop. it saves me a lot of trouble. the hotel given to us is Ying Shan Hotel. very near to the central location. sad that didn't manage to catch the sunrise as too foggy. the dinner is quite ok for me. breakfast is so so. the train ride back down is quite bumpy.

The tourist factory near Minxiong, Chiayi, is very educational! It's perfect for bringing children and adding a 1.5-hour activity! Using Klook is very convenient, you can buy and use it immediately 🎀

The travel agency provided very detailed information and reminded us in advance of things to pay attention to! We had a dedicated shuttle service up the mountain, and the driver's skills were excellent, and the vehicle was very comfortable. Along the way, the driver introduced the surrounding environment and explained the itinerary in detail. Overall, we were very satisfied with the arrangements! The forest walk on Alishan was wonderful, and the guide was passionate and attentive in their explanations. The guide also recommended the Shuishan Healing Trail, where we could admire giant trees. We walked that trail on our second day during our free time, and it was unforgettable. This trip, we saw the cherry blossoms on Alishan and took the small train down the mountain. It was a truly memorable journey, and we are very grateful 🙏

The interior is beautifully maintained, and the staff are very thoughtful, providing basic guided tours. I can't comment on the food since I didn't purchase any.