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Chiayi County
Alishan National Scenic Area
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
Jourdeness Castle Biotech Park
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Alishan National Scenic Area

Alishan National Scenic Area

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What to Do

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Alishan National Scenic Area

Alishan National Scenic Area

5.9
4.7/5804 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Open year round, 24/7
MLFoo:“A very beautiful mountain with lots of peace and tranquillity. Hikers must go climb Tashan, the highest peak in Alishan. It’s a tough climb, gave us a very good workout. But you must go early to enjoy the view at the top because the fog will cover most of the view in the afternoon.”
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

5.2
4.8/5412 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Opening hours: 00:00-23:59
M2a***uu:“The Alishan Forest Recreation Area is a tourist attraction located in Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. It is a branch of the Yushan Mountain Range and comprises eighteen peaks covering a total area of 1,400 hectares. The Alishan region spans Taiwan's tropical, warm, and temperate forest zones, boasting a rich forest resource. Its renowned cypress trees are a common sight, visible throughout the forests. Red cypress, Taiwan cypress, Taiwan fir, hemlock, and Armand pine are known as the "Five Trees of Alishan." Cryptomeria japonica is the most successful introduced species in artificial forestation in the area. Along the forest railway, the lush forests stretching from mountain to valley create a spectacular spectacle. From mid-March to mid-April, the area's cherry blossom season celebrates, with Yoshino cherry, double cherry, and mountain cherry blossoms dotting the mountains in a vibrant display. Other flowers, such as Mori's azalea, heather, and foxglove, also bloom. The protected Taiwan iris reserve is also worth admiring.”
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum

Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum

4.6
4.7/591 Reviews
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Museums
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:00
花开倾城c:“The National Palace Museum Southern Branch is located in Chiayi County, which is quite far from downtown Chiayi. However, there are free shuttle buses from the train station and the high-speed rail station, which can take you to the National Palace Museum Southern Branch for free. The ticket purchasing experience is very good, and the venue layout is also relatively reasonable. The ticket is issued quickly and it is very convenient to use”
Jourdeness Castle Biotech Park

Jourdeness Castle Biotech Park

3.9
4.6/5113 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Open tomorrow at 09:00-19:00(Tickets available until 18:00; admission ends at 18:00)
Anonymous user:“It's such a beautiful castle, it feels like it's in Europe, i recommend you to visit this place, worth it..”
Three Little Pigs Leisure Farm

Three Little Pigs Leisure Farm

3.8
4.7/526 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 09:00-18:00
PeiyiH:“Use points to redeem tickets online for free admission. The park is very clean and there are many animals There are also many facilities for children to have fun, especially Tickets are cheap! Just walking around can take an hour or two.”
taipingbridge

taipingbridge

3.8
4.5/523 Reviews
Opening hours: August 14 09:00-17:30
Anonymous user:“You can enjoy the sea of ​​clouds, the famous Meishan 36 bends, and even the Jianan Plain in the distance. The Taiping Ladder is 281 meters long and about 1,000 meters above sea level. It is the highest scenic suspension bridge in Taiwan. As long as I walk up this ladder and look far away from a high place, I can feel the earth under my feet. There are many scenic spots after walking up the ladder and then going up the mountain road. You can also stroll around Taiping Old Street and experience the specialties of the old street. A must-see for those who like hiking”
Alishan Siding Yunhai

Alishan Siding Yunhai

3.6
4.8/526 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Open year round, 24/7
阿歪609:“Xiding Xiangshan is near Alishan. It is very convenient to drive up. The mountain road is not too steep and there are signboards on the roadside. There are wooden plank roads and viewing platforms here. You can see tea gardens and bamboo forests along the way. The air is full of the fresh smell of grass and trees. When the weather is good, you can see the mountains and sea of ​​clouds in the distance from the top of the mountain. In the early morning, the fog is heavy and the clouds flow in the mountains, like an ink painting. If you come in the evening, the sunset dyes the clouds orange, which is very good for taking pictures.”
Sister Ponds

Sister Ponds

3.3
4.6/5133 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Open year round, 24/7
E28***52:“There is not much open to the public in Alishan. After entering the forest park, you have to take a small train to Zhuoping Station. It takes less than an hour to walk around. Then take a small train back from Shenmu Station, otherwise you have to go back the same way. The journey takes a few minutes and the price is 100 Taiwan dollars per trip. The scenic spot is that the big trees are artificially made into the shape of some artworks. It is still less interesting than in China. I just go there when I come.”
Fenqi Lake

Fenqi Lake

3.2
4.6/598 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open year round, 24/7
pingping321:“Fenchihu is not a lake, but a stop on the way from Chiayi to Alishan. Many people take a break here. There are restaurants and homestays on the old street. Fenchihu bento is quite famous, with high cost performance and good taste. There is a railway museum where you can visit. Several plank roads have been opened nearby, where you can take a walk. The scenery is good, there are few people and the air is good. Like the Alishan scenic area, there are towering trees.”
Mea Me Shang Shu Cute Pet Paradise

Mea Me Shang Shu Cute Pet Paradise

3.2
4.4/529 Reviews
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Themed exhibition halls
Open tomorrow at 10:00-17:00
aerofish:“The lambs are very cute. There are about 100 lambs in the whole park, of different breeds, including goats, black-nosed sheep, and laughing sheep. It is suitable for adults and children to play, and the scenic area will give a handful of grass to feed the lambs.”

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Chiayi County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Dafeng Hotel

Dafeng Hotel

4.4/5131 Reviews
Guest User:“Nice and clean. Comfy beds. Good location. The staffs are approachable and helpful.”
Hotel Indigo Alishan

Hotel Indigo Alishan

4.6/582 Reviews
Guest User:“Hotel was nice, cosy and very comfortable. The room and the bed was huge and amenities were spot on. The only downside is the location of the hotel which is quite far from the Alishan Recreation Area. Guests can however book the shuttle bus service from the hotel website for transfers between hotel and Alishan/Fenqihu. A photo of the bus is attached for future guests’ reference.”
F Hotel Chiayi

F Hotel Chiayi

4.1/583 Reviews
wlbl:“Big rooms with 3 single beds, very spacious area for luggage, breakfast spread was not bad, different menu for both days stay.”
Alishan Sunrise B&B

Alishan Sunrise B&B

3.9/589 Reviews
karen.with.a.cat:“Reviewing from a "long-stay" (5 nights) point-of-view. Pros: Room is spacious enough for 2 pax + breakfast is not bad. Cons: Our room's toilet smells of mild sewage throughout our stay + sound proofing is not great. Every morning, we were awoken by doors banging/voices from people who went to see the sunrise. Recommend to stay only if you're budget conscious and have your own transport (which is recommended for all stays in Alishan anyways).”
Renyi Lake Hotel

Renyi Lake Hotel

4.1/5150 Reviews
HungryHungry1:“Spacious room but the hotel is quite old and not everything in the washroom is the cleanest. Breakfast was provided but the selection was mediocre and the dining area was very cold. Apart from the location, I might not stay here again.”
Hoya Resort Hotel Chiayi

Hoya Resort Hotel Chiayi

4.0/5120 Reviews
Anonymous User:“Near CCU,clean,comfortable, good taste for breakfast, service smile.”
HO FENG MI YUEH MOTEL

HO FENG MI YUEH MOTEL

4.2/597 Reviews
Weiting:“二訪換了新房型,房間依舊很寬敞。孩子們活動空間大、環境乾淨,還有遊戲室可以讓小孩活動,真的是不錯的親子飯店。”
Fenchihu Hotel

Fenchihu Hotel

4.3/561 Reviews
Tan Chen Han:“The room is clean, comfortable and hotel staff is helpful. 7-11 is just on top of this hotel.”
The Brick Hotel

The Brick Hotel

4.1/5111 Reviews
Song Ern:“Overall is clean and comfortable. The location is near to hsr”
Chiayi Evergreen Palace Hotel

Chiayi Evergreen Palace Hotel

4.6/5172 Reviews
I-TING:“The hotel is adjacent to the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum. The room is bright and spacious.Firm matterss.”
Chiayi Oriental Pearl International Hotel

Chiayi Oriental Pearl International Hotel

4.2/5120 Reviews
Guest User:“It's good for traveling in Alishan; we spend one night here. The room is really clean and comfortable. The hotel will provide complimentary breakfast from 6 am, it good enough.”
DREAMER HOTEL

DREAMER HOTEL

3.5/548 Reviews
Guest User:“環島旅行,地點不錯,房間乾淨整潔,空間大”

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Chiayi County dishes and foodie spots.
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Zhen Hao Wei Duck

Zhen Hao Wei Duck

4.7/58 Reviews
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Time-honored Brand
Open tomorrow at 10:30
Kevin:“The roast duck is pretty good, and the price is not expensive. If you order one to eat in the restaurant, the portion is quite large. The duck head tastes good, and the braised duck top tastes okay, but the duck top is a little small.”
Ying Bin Seafood

Ying Bin Seafood

4.7/57 Reviews
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Time-honored Brand
Avg. EUR11/person
Open tomorrow at 11:00
Kevin:“The shrimps inside are good, they are all alive and the meat is very fresh. The small silver fish tastes good and the portion is very large. The fish bones of the small fish can be eaten directly, which can be used as a side dish with wine.”
大樹下阿欽伯粉圓

大樹下阿欽伯粉圓

5.0/510 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 10:00
zhulei831230:“The so-called tapioca balls are actually small glutinous rice balls. Various raw materials are added to glutinous rice flour, and then various seasonings are added on the surface to make a dessert. I personally like the cheese flavor.”
Air Library

Air Library

4.7/54 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 09:00
Boye1:“A place to eat and read books inside. The environment is pretty good. I really like the chicken hotpot there. It's very fresh, the chicken is very clean, and there are a lot of things on the vegetable platter.”
Min Xiong Goose Restaurant

Min Xiong Goose Restaurant

4.9/538 Reviews
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Time-honored Brand
Avg. EUR8/person
Open 19:30-8:00
StevenDJR:“A good local Hakka restaurant, well decorated, with many awards hanging inside. The Hakka dishes are not very large, but the taste is good, and some dishes are only available locally. The waiters serve the dishes very quickly.”
黑皮海鮮餐廳

黑皮海鮮餐廳

4.4/55 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 11:00
Kevin:“This is a very authentic Taiwanese seafood restaurant. The squids are very fresh. They are cooked after just blanching. They are very tender and have no fishy smell. The oyster fried noodles are very good. The noodles are crispy, similar to two-sided yellow.”
Xiangfa Seafood Restaurant

Xiangfa Seafood Restaurant

5.0/53 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 11:00
hiluoling:“Affordable tea restaurant. A good place to eat. The taste is a little worse than the most authentic ones, but it is not bad. Fortunately, the price is pleasant. It is still a good value for money. Many people eat there.”
奮起湖大飯店

奮起湖大飯店

4.7/54 Reviews
pingping321:“When you go to Alishan, you will pass by the small town of Fenqihu. The railway bento here is quite famous, so I had lunch here at noon. The restaurant is quite crowded, and the food is served in metal lunch boxes, which is quite retro. The content is rich and the portion is large. The big chicken drumstick is quite tempting. It is a meal with a high cost-effectiveness. If you pass by, you can arrange lunch or dinner here.”
虎兒油飯

虎兒油飯

4.6/58 Reviews
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Time-honored Brand
Avg. EUR1/person
Open tomorrow at 16:00
健康美丽的芳芳:“Huer Oil Rice is a time-honored restaurant in Chiayi. The store is not big, but it does give me a warm and comfortable feeling. I must order the signature oil rice, and also ordered some stir-fried cucumbers, which is quite special.”
HAI ZHONG XIAN HAI CHAN

HAI ZHONG XIAN HAI CHAN

5.0/55 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 11:00
M36***59:“The environment is nice, the food tastes great and the ingredients are very good. The owner is also very friendly and it is worth recommending to try it. The seafood is really great.”
布袋漁港觀光漁市

布袋漁港觀光漁市

4.7/57 Reviews
Kevin:“Alishan is the largest fish market and also a tourist attraction. There are many fishes there that I have never seen in mainland China. I think the prices are not very cheap. You can buy them raw and then go to a processing shop for processing.”
玉山園餐廳

玉山園餐廳

5.0/518 Reviews
Open 10:30-21:00
lulu0531:“The restaurant environment is very good, and the surrounding scenery is quite beautiful. Since Alishan Zhebie is located in a dense forest, it emphasizes environmental protection. It is very good. Most of the dishes are classic Taiwanese dishes, which are quite delicious. The mixed hot pot tastes relatively light. I don’t know what bamboo shoots are. I ordered it because it was recommended. It’s just a specialty vegetable. There are small whitebait in it. The taste is okay!”

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