Taiwan · ALISHAN TOURS
The forest railway climbs two thousand metres through three climate zones to a platform where everyone waits for the same sunrise. These 10 sort the day trips from Taichung, the multi-day runs from Taipei and the ones that include the train seat, with prices and start times that are earlier than you think.
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with mountain scenery, temples, hotels, trains, and practical tips.
“This was a very enjoyable tour. The tour guide was very helpful and everyone in the tour had a great time. This is a must do tour to see outside Taipei.”
Review of the Alishan day tour from Taichung, with ancient forests, guide support, park entry, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Take motion sickness pill for mountain road if you are sensitive. Weather is much cooler on the top ~2200m - and definitely if it is cloudy. Be ready to sit in the bus ab 4 hrs on one direction.”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with scenic rail travel, sunrise views, hotels, and local guidance.
“We had a wonderful guide who was patient, informative, and fun to be with. He took care of everything and helped our children gain a better understanding of the culture and history of Taiwan. The hotels we stayed at had AMAZING views. This was a great way to get some time out of the wonderful city of Taipei and see other important areas of Taiwan.”
Review of the Alishan day tour from Taichung, with temple, Fenqihu Old Street, mountain railway, forest trails, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“My husband and I had the best time on our tour to Alishan from Taichung! Our guide, Terence, was so knowledgeable and made the experience so special. He is also a very talented photographer, so you will leave with the most beautiful phRead more”
Review of a three-day Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and Taichung tour from Taipei, with sunrise train, hotels, meals, timing, and value.
“10/10. Our tour guide Gabe went above and beyond and made the trip worry-free. He is also very knowledgeable about Taiwan history and where to get local authentic eatery and good souvenirs. Our tour mates are also very kind and we all Read more”
Review of the Alishan day tour from Chiayi, covering mountain scenery, ancient forests, transport, guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Cook, paced the walk well to get us to the end before the heavy rain. He also took our photos at the best photo stops.”
Review of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, with sunrise views, ancient trees, electric buses, railway food, and practical ticket tips.
Review of the private 2-day Alishan tour from Taipei, with forest train, sunrise, mountain trails, lodging, meals, price, and practical tips.
“It is a wonderful commune with nature — fresh air, awesome views with a little history. Our guide/ driver/photographer Wilson is the best! The hotpot dinner was also good!”
Review of a private two-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with costs, itinerary, guide service, fees, and booking advice.
“I would classify this package as a scam. First of all, there was no private guide. The provider hired a charter driver to drive me to the two destinations in the morning of my trip; second, the driver is not a licensed tour guide. He wasn't even giveRead more”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with lake cruising, mountain sunrise, trains, hotels, and tips.
“Our guide Tony was very friendly, helpful and interesting. He did his absolute best to make our experience as good as possible and worked hard to ensure everything went smoothly. He really did make our holiday - thank you Tony you were brilliant. Accommodation was great particularly the second night at the farm which was a really good experience. All in all an excellent tour - highly recommended.”
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