How to go to Alishan from Chiayi Station?

The easiest way to travel to Alishan from Chiayi is by taking the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Bus 7322. The Chiayi Bus Station is outside of the main entrance of Chiayi Main Station. The journey takes about 2 hours or so where the last hour will be on a windy mountain road.

How do I get to Alishan?

You can also take a bus from Chiayi High Speed Rail Station directly to Alishan (2.5 hours, NT$278, pay on bus). All buses arrive at the new Alishan bus station and 7-11, which are located just before the Alishan entrance gate, a 5-minute walk from the Alishan tourist village and train station.

Where can I see sunrise in Alishan?

Ogasawara (Xiaoliyuan) Mountain Observation Deck is the best spot here for sunrise watching. You can also take the Zhuri Sunrise Train from Alishan Railway Station or Zhaoping Station; or walk up the stairs on the sunrise trail in Zhaoping Park.

Is Alishan forest railway reopened?

This station was built in 1910, but abandoned in 1982. In 2019, it was officially renovated and reopened as a stop along the Alishan Railway.

What is Alishan tea?

Ali Mountain (Alishan) Tea is an oolong tea grown high in the mountains of central Taiwan. Alishan tea has a light orchid aroma and a slightly sweet, yet complex flavor with a hint of fruits and flowers and a light creaminess.

Where is the Alishan forest railway?

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Alishan Forest Railway (Chinese: 阿里山森林鐵路; pinyin: Ālǐshān Sēnlín Tiělù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-lí-san Sim-lîm Thih-lō͘) is an 86 km network of 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railways running up to and throughout the popular mountain resort of Alishan in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Where can I see cherry blossoms in Taiwan?

Taiwan’s 2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast and The Best Viewing Spots

1. Wuling Farm, Taichung (8 to 29 February)
2. Yangmingshan National Park, Taipei (15 January to 20 March)
3. Alishan, Chiayi (1 March to 1 April)
4. Tai-nan Police Station, Taichung (25 February to 20 March)
5. Tianyuan Temple, New Taipei (10 March to 30 March)

How to get from Chiayi train station to Alishan?

From Chiayi Train Station: It is about 130 meters away from the train station. From HSR Chiayi Station: Take BRT Shuttle Bus at Exit 2 of HSR Chiayi Station to Chiayi Train Station. From there take a 2 minute walk/130 meters to Chiayi Bus Station. Travelling time. From Chiayi Bus Station to Alishan: 2 hours.

Is there a bus from Fenqihu to Alishan?

Direct bus to Alishan. If you can’t make it to the early train to Fenqihu, there are direct buses from Chiayi to Alishan. The first and last trips from Chiayi happen at 6:10 am and 2:10 pm. Fare is NTD230 for adults and NTD115 for children.

Which is the best way to get to Alishan National Forest?

Chiayi City is the usual jumpoff point to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Although direct buses are available, the most popular way of getting there is by taking the Alishan Express train to Fenqihu (Fenchihu) then transfering to a bus to get to Alishan. Why make a transfer?

When was the Alishan Railway built in Taiwan?

Built by the Japanese, this small gauge railway was first opened in 1912 to haul logged Taiwanese cypress trees from the Alishan region. When logging efforts ceased tourists replaced trees, and the railway provided the only access to Alishan until the Alishan highway was built in 1982.