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Alishan Region

Located in Chiayi County, the Alishan region is famed for the Alishan Forest Railway, high mountain tea, bamboo forests, sunrises, sunsets, and ancient cypress groves. It’s my favorite place in Taiwan and an area I’ve explored extensively. Because transportation in Alishan is notoriously complex, I’ve created detailed resources on how to plan every step of your trip. Start with my Alishan guide, see how to get there, or follow my Alishan itinerary. You can also read about scenic stops like the Eryanping Trail, Shizhuo’s tea fields, Fenqihu’s old street and bamboo forests, and Taiping Bridge.

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Alishan Itinerary: How to Simplify This Part of Your Trip

Alishan (阿里山) National Forest Recreation Area is the most famous of such areas in Taiwan and one of the country’s ...
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Eryanping & Tea Mist Trail: Two Amazing Hikes En Route to Alishan

Although the tourist masses flock to Alishan, there are several other crowd-free places to witness breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and seas ...
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How to Book the Sun Moon Lake to Alishan Bus (seat guaranteed!)

The bus from Sun Moon Lake to Alishan (or Alishan to Sun Moon Lake) is a high-demand route among visitors ...
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Mianyue Line: How to Tackle Alishan’s Most Exhilarating Hike

I can’t overstate how much I loved hiking the Mianyue Line in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. This was a ...
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Fenqihu Old Street: Bentos, Bamboo & Fireflies in Alishan Region

Fenqihu (奮起湖, also spelled Fenchihu) is a major highlight in one of my personal favorite regions of Taiwan: Alishan. This ...
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Alishan Forest Railway: How to Actually Get Tickets

The Alishan Forest Railway (阿里山森林鐵路) is Taiwan’s most popular tourist railway line. However, it is notoriously difficult to get tickets ...
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Take Your Breath Away at Taiping Suspension Bridge in Chiayi

Taiping Suspension Bridge (太平吊橋) in Chiayi county is one of Taiwan’s most stunning suspension bridges (for another one, read about ...
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The Full Chiayi-to-Alishan Bus Schedule and Passenger Guide

Welcome to the only webpage on the Internet which shows a complete and current timetable for every bus from Chiayi ...
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How to Book Chiayi to Alishan Bus Tickets Online (Seat Guaranteed)

When taking the bus from Chiayi to Alishan (one of Taiwan’s top destinations), most passengers swipe EasyCard to ride it. ...
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How to Buy, Retrieve, or Cancel Alishan Bus Tickets at FamilyMart

I’ve already published a detailed article about how to reserve bus tickets to Alishan online and a timetable of all ...
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Shizhuo’s Stunning Bamboo Forests, Tea Farms, Sunsets, and Hikes

Shizhuo (石桌) in Chiayi county is one of my favorite places in all of Taiwan. This small mountain village on ...
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