Alishan National Forest Day Tour from Taichung with Hotel Pickup
Description
Escape the city and immerse yourself in Taiwan’s breathtaking mountain scenery on this full-day small group tour from Taichung to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Famous for its towering giant cedar forests, misty alpine trails, and rich railway heritage, Alishan is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and photographers. Tour Highlights: Scenic Mountain Drive: Journey through picturesque roads into Alishan’s cool, crisp mountain climate. Ancient Sacred Cedar Trails: Walk along peaceful forest paths surrounded by centuries-old giant trees. Breathtaking Viewpoints: Capture panoramic views of rolling mountain ranges and cloud-filled valleys.
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Itinerary
At Longyin Temple, travelers will admire stunning mountain scenery and traditional temple architecture surrounded by lush greenery. They’ll explore the beautifully decorated halls, learn about local Buddhist culture, and enjoy peaceful moments of reflection. Nearby, visitors can stroll across the scenic Tianchang and Dijiu suspension bridges for breathtaking valley views — a perfect blend of culture and nature.
Fenqihu Old Street is a historic street located in Chiayi County, Taiwan, along the Alishan Railway. Once a bustling trade hub for tea and goods, it is now a popular destination for tourists. The street features traditional wooden storefronts offering local snacks, crafts, and the famous Fenqihu bento (lunchbox). The area offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains and is a gateway to the Alishan National Scenic Area, known for its hiking, sunrise views, and forested landscapes. Fenqihu retains its historical charm while serving as a peaceful stop for visitors exploring Taiwan's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan is a renowned natural destination known for its stunning mountain landscapes, ancient forests, and breathtaking sunrise views. Located in Chiayi County, it features the historic Alishan Railway, which offers a scenic ride through lush forests. Popular for its sea of clouds phenomenon, Alishan is also rich in biodiversity, with ancient cypress trees and wildlife. The area offers numerous hiking trails, cultural experiences related to Taiwan's indigenous Tsou people, and beautiful viewpoints. Alishan is a top spot for nature lovers, offering a cool climate and a tranquil escape into Taiwan's mountainous beauty.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a shared transfer and pick-up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Tour Duration includes transportation.
- Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Important: The package does not include tickets to Alishan Forest Recreation Area
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
Reviews(14)
Overall great experience. Visited July 2026. The stops include a temple, Fenqihu old street for a traditional bento box (I recommend the original one, with grampa's face on it), Alishan forest with a small train ride and guided walk and then an oolong tea stop. Very windy roads, one member of the 8 in the group did get car sick - so prepare! I loved Alishan forest, even with a bit of rain. But if you want to see the Cherry blossom trees you must come in March.
We're delighted you enjoyed the small-group experience and the variety of stops throughout the day. Your recommendation for the traditional bento box is a great tip for future guests. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in Taiwan soon!
It was really efficient and fun trip. Our driver/guide Justing is also a great photographer:) if you want to experience the sunrise , you should stay at a hotel in the area.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear you had an efficient and fun trip to Alishan. It’s great to know Justin made the experience even better with his guidance and photography skills! We also appreciate your helpful tip about staying overnight to enjoy the sunrise — it’s truly a special experience. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable tour!
We signed up for an English speaking tour but the tour guide/driver does not speak a word of English. When we signed up, we got confirmation that we would get picked up at our hotel at 7:30am but the night before, we were told to go to another hotel for pick up w/out a time. We went there at 7:30 and were picked up at 8am. We were sent to another company w/out any clear instructions The tour guide was very nice and tried very hard but we could not communicate. I think for a ride to the mountain is what you would expect from this. I appreciate the trip but do not appreciate the false advertisement from Viator.
Thank you for your feedback, and we are very sorry for the experience you had. We understand how disappointing it must have been to book an English-speaking tour and not receive the language service as expected.
This tour was well managed, enjoyable and much to see. Our driver/tour guide, Moose, was very punctual. He gave a lot information on places we were visiting. He was cheerful and always helpful. And he helped us with memorable photos.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Alishan One Day Tour and found it well managed with plenty to see. Moose will be very happy to know his punctuality, helpfulness, and cheerful guidance made your experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour!
It was a really nice tour. We saw a lot in one day! Our guide moose really tried his best to make the trip as exciting as possible for everyone. He had great food suggestions and even though the weather wasnt great we still had a super nice day.
It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the Alishan tour and made the most of the day despite the weather. We’re glad Moose was able to offer great guidance, suggestions, and enthusiasm to enhance your experience. Your feedback means a lot, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future.
Ben was amazing! Picked us up in a Benz, very clean car, water provided, comfortable neck pillows. His driving was good (and there was A LOT of driving from Taichung to Alishan), and he always had good recommendations along the way. Appreciated that he took several photos for us, and had a few good car playlists too. Enjoyable time, thanks to Ben! Alishan was gorgeous, nice escape from the city heat and worth the drive.
After several miles watching the driver / guide chew the Betta Nut and spit out red stuff into a cup while driving I realized the grim reality of what the day would be. More passengers were going to be picked up. The van was badly dented on the side the interior was dark, dirty and torn. I was expecting a guide that was fluent in English, professional and the vehicle to be in good physical condition. Traveling up curvy mountainous roads in such a small vehicle with so many people driven by that Betta Nut chewing would have been a horrendous experience for me. I had the driver stop the van and I found my way back to the hotel. I expected to get a refund for such a miserable experience. Only thing this tour operator cared about was getting your money. STAY AWAY From this one. I have never had to give such a terrible review in all of my travels.
This trip we requested is to have a professional English translator with a flat price as a package, but it turns out the driver is the tour guide, not provide much information, nor in English. We have to pay 300 NT for park admission, train ticked and shuttle back to the parking lot, which were not described when we booked the trip.
Despite the tour having a good price for the distance travelled, it started with the bus arriving over an hour late for hotel pickup. The tour group was only small - 8 people. The driver was the tour guide, who provided little information of the surroundings, or even the history of where we were going. They basically drove us to the locations and told us to explore ourselves. The driving however was terrible! Speeding along the highways, and up and down the mountains - including speeding on each turn. This made many people onboard feel motion sickness, and the fear that we were either going to crash into another vehicle, or off the edge of the mountain. Also note, this tour doesn't include a ticket into the Alishan National Park, or the train ticket from Alishan Station to the next station, or the bus ride back to Alishan Station. The one kind thing the tour guide did, which I thought was great, was he took photos of the tour group members throughout the adventure, and sent them to us afterwards. Nice to be able to have photos that aren't selfies.
The travel time is more and scenic and u see one temple, market and Forest as per itinerary. Places are beautiful but you get less time at Alishan.
