Chiayi Passeios

Alisia, our guide, was excellent, with a soft and kind voice. She guided us in both Chinese and English, with 14 years of experience and a calm demeanor. She even sang for us, creating a wonderful atmosphere. We went on a Sunday by bus and learned that the Hinoki (cypress) trees are truly massive and Alishan is a very, very large mountain. Since it's an all-day journey, I recommend bringing snacks. Of course, there are plenty of food stalls along the way.

The charm of the forest railway was what drew me to book a 2-day, 1-night trip to Alishan (outbound: car, return: car + train). After confirming the reservation, I received information about what to bring and precautions via LINE, and just before the trip, I got detailed updates on the meeting point, driver's name, and vehicle number, which was reassuring. (Although everything was in Chinese, translation software helped me understand.) The documents provided when boarding the shuttle car also included Japanese, which was easy to understand. The guide spoke Chinese, so I couldn't understand without someone translating, but there were many explanation times during the 2-hour hike, and the paths were well-maintained with wooden decks and stone pavements, so even I, with low stamina, could walk comfortably even in the rain. One thing to note is that if you use a private shuttle car, there's a high risk of motion sickness because it drives on winding mountain roads with considerable inclines. Even though I don't usually get motion sickness, I felt quite ill in the shuttle car on the way back from Alishan to Fenqihu, and I regretted not bringing motion sickness medication.

The Alishan trip was absolutely fantastic! 🌟👏 The "Sacred Trees" of Alishan are truly awe-inspiring, having stood for thousands of years. These towering "Sacred Trees" stand silently in the primeval forest, some of these giant red cypress trees are over 2,000 years old, earning them the title of "living history textbooks." We felt as if we had stepped into another world, like a fairyland. We're so grateful to our tour guide, Kai Ge. He was kind and patient, possessing extensive professional knowledge about Alishan's culture, history, flora, and fauna. Along the way, he introduced us to attractions, told historical stories, and helped everyone take photos, adding so much enjoyment to the entire trip. Although it rained heavily and was very foggy, Kai Ge drove very steadily, making us feel safe and secure. He looked after everyone like a big brother from next door, and he worked incredibly hard. Thank you, Kai Ge; it's rare to meet such a dedicated and professional guide. Our Taiwan trip concluded perfectly, and everything was worth it! 👍👍👍

我們的導遊 Jason 人很好，也很樂於助人。他確保我們感到舒適並吃得飽。我們看到了很多景點，也進行了不同的活動。我們很享受阿里山的短途旅行 #JasonWolf

It was a great 2-day trip and totally worth it to go to Alishan (one day would have been too rushed and not enough time to enjoy Alishan/Chiayi/Taichung). Mr. B. Tsai was very accommodating and flexible with the itinerary, especially with a child. That's the benefit of having a private tour, as we were able to change the itinerary to suit us. He also dropped us off at Taoyuan Airport at the end of the tour as requested. The accommodation was clean, quiet, with a beautiful view of the tea farm. Will definitely book with them for other tours when we next visit Taiwan.

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!