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Chiayi is definitely not the first stop tourists make in Taiwan, but it can offer an endearing look into what life is like in the island’s south without the cosmopolitanism of places like Tainan or Kaohsiung.
The Alishan National Scenic Area lies east of Chiayi and is more or less smack-dab in the middle of Taiwan. The weather is hot and humid but obviously gets cooler and thinner as you make your way up the mountains.
Travel from Chiayi to Alishan – Super Easy! Traveling from Chiayi to Alishan is super simple! Whichever mean of transportation you choose, train, bus, car, scooter, or cycling, you’ll find the right information on this page. The road or railway to Alishan travels through stunning mountain scenery!
Travel Around Taiwan by HSR. The Taiwan High Speed Rail has trains that can reach speeds of 330km/hour. This is my favorite way to travel between the big cities on the west coast of Taiwan. It’s comfortable, safe, efficient, and one of the best ways to appreciate the Taiwanese countryside – especially on a clear, sunny day.
This page is about Taichung travel and transportation – I will show you how to travel to other destinations around Taiwan by bus, train, and HSR. This topic can be somewhat complicated as there are many stations around the city and most signs are still only in Chinese for buses.
Puli in autumn. Puli is a city in Nantou County, in central Taiwan. Most people only stop here on their way to the mountains, to places like Mt. Hehuan, Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake. Others come to visit the astonishing Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Few visitors stay overnight in Puli.
At 3952 meters, Yushan 玉山 is the highest peak in Taiwan and East Asia. I’ve climbed this beast three times in the past 20 years, and I can tell you that it’s by far my favorite trek in Taiwan!
Hsinchu is located in the northern part of Taiwan, along the west coast, right by the Taiwan Strait – the body of water that separates the island from mainland China. It is south of Taipei and it takes about an hour to travel between these two cities by car, bus, or train.
Changhua is home of the greatest Buddha Statue in Taiwan. Explore the little streets, eat Cat Mouse Noodles, witness Taiwanese traditions and visit the Confucius Temple.
Nantou County is dead in the center of Taiwan, and of all Taiwan’s counties, it is the only one that is landlocked. Situated in the middle of Formosa, Nantou is also characterized by its rolling hills and mountainous geography.
