Train
Chiayi Railway Station
嘉義火車站
jiā yì huǒ chē zhànGetting there
Keep this name handy.
The Alishan Forest Railway departs from the TRA station. Reserve popular departures early.
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Itineraries
Alishan
Alishan is a high-mountain forest destination for giant cypresses, railway atmosphere and slower walking routes. Sunrise is an optional, weather-dependent addition—not the whole reason to visit.
Fenqihu
Fenqihu is a mountain railway village where the Alishan Forest Railway, Old Street, bamboo-lined scenery and railway-bento culture make a rewarding stop before continuing toward Alishan.
Chiayi to Alishan Forest Day Trip
Leave Chiayi early by direct bus or private transfer for a full day of high-mountain forest trails, giant cypresses and the atmosphere of the Alishan railway.
Chiayi to Fenqihu Day Trip
Travel from Chiayi into the Alishan foothills for Fenqihu Old Street, railway atmosphere, mountain scenery and a practical return before evening.
Chiayi to Fenqihu to Alishan: Transfer Day
A one-way mountain day that uses Fenqihu as a meaningful stop before reaching an Alishan overnight base.
Alishan: Optional Sunrise and Forest Morning
A flexible Alishan morning that makes sunrise optional, then centers the day on forest walks and a practical return to Chiayi.