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Chiayi City, Chiayi County
Chiayi serves as the gateway to Alishan. The city rose to prominence through the timber industry and is also a major region for high-mountain tea cultivation. Its territory stretches from mountains to plains and coastline, and boasts a historic forest railway. Heading east, visitors can board the narrow-gauge train or take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle into mist-shrouded forests of towering trees. To the west, the plains and coast reveal Taiwan's vital granaries and fishing villages.
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Urban Forestry Culture
At Chiayi Station or Beimen Station, you might just catch one of the Alishan Forest Railway trains rolling by. Nearby, places like Hinoki Village, the railway garage park, and sawmills paint a picture of the rise and fall of Alishan's timber industry. Walking through these sites, visitors gain an insight into the daily lives and history of forestry workers from over a century ago—making them must-visit cultural landmarks in the city.
Exploring Alishan High-Mountain Tea
Visitors to Alishan can take the famous forest train or the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle. Along the way, the stop at Fenqihu is well worth lingering at. A local restaurant called Gudao Chuniang serves up dishes made with mountain-grown ingredients, offering a true taste of mountain farm cuisine.
For a deeper exploration of Alishan's tea plantations, take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle along stops such as the Eryanping Trail and the Shizhuo area. Here you'll find high-quality tea estates and plantations including Shengli Farm, You Ming Tang Tea Garden, and Drizzle Tea House—all wonderful choices for tea tasting.
Tea Plantations and Suspension Bridges Above the Clouds
Beyond Alishan's tea production, Meishan Township is another notable tea-growing region, home to the Taiping Suspension Bridge, Taiwan's highest scenic suspension bridge. You may stroll above the treetops and enjoy panoramic views of tea plantations and the plains, or visit the Ruifeng Taihe Leisure Agriculture Zone. Here, tea gardens are shrouded in mist year-round, and visitors can hand-pick tea leaves and savor meals made with tea-infused flavors amidst the tea fields.
Coastal Oysters and Wetland Ecology
Chiayi's Dongshi and Budai Townships are among Taiwan's main oyster-producing regions. From Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf, visitors can board sightseeing rafts to the offshore Waisanding Sandbar to learn about oyster farming. Freshly grilled oysters are served on board, offering a glimpse into the simple life of Taiwan's fishing villages.
Recommended Itineraries and Experiences
Urban Forestry Culture
At Chiayi Station or Beimen Station, you might just catch one of the Alishan Forest Railway trains rolling by. Nearby, places like Hinoki Village, the railway garage park, and sawmills paint a picture of the rise and fall of Alishan's timber industry. Walking through these sites, visitors gain an insight into the daily lives and history of forestry workers from over a century ago—making them must-visit cultural landmarks in the city.
Exploring Alishan High-Mountain Tea
Visitors to Alishan can take the famous forest train or the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle. Along the way, the stop at Fenqihu is well worth lingering at. A local restaurant called Gudao Chuniang serves up dishes made with mountain-grown ingredients, offering a true taste of mountain farm cuisine.
For a deeper exploration of Alishan's tea plantations, take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle along stops such as the Eryanping Trail and the Shizhuo area. Here you'll find high-quality tea estates and plantations including Shengli Farm, You Ming Tang Tea Garden, and Drizzle Tea House—all wonderful choices for tea tasting.
Tea Plantations and Suspension Bridges Above the Clouds
Beyond Alishan's tea production, Meishan Township is another notable tea-growing region, home to the Taiping Suspension Bridge, Taiwan's highest scenic suspension bridge. You may stroll above the treetops and enjoy panoramic views of tea plantations and the plains, or visit the Ruifeng Taihe Leisure Agriculture Zone. Here, tea gardens are shrouded in mist year-round, and visitors can hand-pick tea leaves and savor meals made with tea-infused flavors amidst the tea fields.
Coastal Oysters and Wetland Ecology
Chiayi's Dongshi and Budai Townships are among Taiwan's main oyster-producing regions. From Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf, visitors can board sightseeing rafts to the offshore Waisanding Sandbar to learn about oyster farming. Freshly grilled oysters are served on board, offering a glimpse into the simple life of Taiwan's fishing villages.