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Alishan in Taiwan, photographed by cattan2011.
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Chiayi · Alishan

Alishan: Forest Trails & Mountain Air

Coming Soon · 2 days · 1 night

A proposed Chiayi-to-Alishan weekend focused on forest trails and viewpoints, using public transport.

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2 days · 1 night · dates to be announced

What you’ll do

  • Chiayi to Alishan
  • Forest trails and viewpoints
  • Short trail or viewpoint
  • Alishan to Chiayi

Stops: Chiayi, Alishan National Forest Recreation Area.

Activity level: Moderate; uneven forest paths, stairs and altitude.

The trip, day by day

Planned route. Dates, times and prices will be confirmed when this trip opens for booking.

Day 1

Chiayi to the forest recreation area

Chiayi to Alishan

Use a Chiayi County Bus or Taiwan Tourist Shuttle service; confirm the route, reservation rules and road conditions.

Long mountain transfer; exact schedule not verified.
Forest trails and viewpoints

Choose a manageable trail loop within the recreation area and follow current closures.

Allow 3–4 hours.

Meals not confirmed as included. Proposed one night in or near Alishan; not booked.

Day 2

Morning forest walk and return

Short trail or viewpoint

Select a route based on weather, group ability and current trail notices.

Allow 2–3 hours.
Alishan to Chiayi

Return by bus; coordinate with rail connections and reserve where required.

Schedule to be checked.

Meals not confirmed as included. No overnight stay.

What’s included

Price to be announced when the trip opens for booking.

  • Proposed itinerary outline only; no transport, park admission, accommodation or meals are confirmed as included.

Not included

  • Rail travel to Chiayi
  • Bus to Alishan
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Optional forest railway or park shuttle rides

Before you go

  • Bring warm layers and rain protection; mountain weather can differ from the lowlands.
  • Choose a trail within the group’s ability and check closures.
  • The forest railway does not currently provide a verified through-service to the park in the sources consulted; use bus planning until confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Does the student admission apply to international students?
The official fee table lists non-local students with student ID for the NT$150 half-fare; carry valid identification and confirm at entry.

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