Dueigaoyue Station

Dueigaoyue is a station of Chushan Line. Tourists can also watch the sunrise on the observatory of Dueigaoyue. Wooden path, maple leaf, cherry blossom, sea cloud, and snow-view are the features of this station. We will wake up in the dark and catch a sunrise for the start of the day. Once you see the first direct rays break above the horizon, it may fill you with tranquility, accomplishment, and the appreciation of the beautiful moment.

(This video was shot by our company chairman Mr. Tai in person.)

DueiGaoYue – Sunrise viewing spots

Even though a viewable sunrise is not guaranteed every day, it’s still worth the attempt for taking the forest train and standing on the top of the mountain.

Alishan House

Located within Alishan Forest Recreation Area, it sits at an elevation of about 7,200 feet (2200 meters) with stunning vistas of the mountains and forests. The actual hotel has two parts; the modern and the historic part. In the historical building, there’s an antique cafe whose decorations remain in the 50’s and there are also historical rooms preserved with their original setup since many former Taiwanese presidents or worldwide leaders (i.e. Lee Kuan Yew) used to stay there when visiting Alishan. In the modern side of the hotel, there are sky garden and roof top observatory deck which you can fully utilize at anytime.

Is he Chiang Kai-shek (Chairman of the National Government of the Republic of China)? Let’s take a picture with the Chiang Kai-shek impersonation

Follow his step, go and take a look inside the presidential suite of Alishan House, where Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-Kuo, Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian (former Presidents of Taiwan) had stayed. The presidential suite costs over NTD$300,000 (USD$10,000) per night!

Museum Coffee

t looks like a 1950’s diner with hints of modern wood finishings to give it a new look and feel. With nearly half a century of history, Museum Coffee has created a bit of an exclusive vibe that will make your experience much more unique. Furthermore, it’s also a must-drink coffee shop for Soong Mei-ling (Also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek, who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-shek.) while she was on a visit to Alishan.

Specially prepare Mrs. Chiang’s favorite snack – steamed cake with adzuki beans. Let’s enjoy afternoon tea time with the tasty coffee and snack!

Sister Lakes

 Sister Lakes is located about 164 feet apart along the trail. The pavilion in the middle of the lake escalates the beauty to another level, especially with the reflection in the lake. If you are lucky enough to run into a sunny day, watch the sunlight shine through the trees and onto the lakes. The gorgeous sight makes you feel like you are in a fairyland!

Marionette Show

The puppeteers have a great personality and interact very well with the audience. You will amaze that how much the puppeteers have brought the puppets to life! It is definitely a good way to spend your evening and get closer to the traditional art of the territory and the people.

Yundeng Landscape Hotel

Yundeng Landscape Hotel offers accommodations in Chiayi. Situated in the embrace of the dense hill ridges, Yundeng Landscape Hotel is a gateway to Chiayi’s beautiful landscape. We’ll also have the Taiwanese classic cuisine – banquet dishes here. Top chefs meticulously prepare and serve locally sourced ingredients, satisfying your taste of great cuisines with superb craftsmanship!

Candlelit Dinner at Yundeng

Come along with us and indulge in the candlelit dinner. Birds chirping, rustling sound of the trees, the cool breeze kissing your face, and the thick silence of the mountains surrounding you, makes for a perfect romantic experience. With this beautiful romantic candlelit dinner at Yundeng, you’ll feel the true bliss of nature with your beloved by your side.

Tea Lore – Meishan

Come and discover the extraordinary range of tea tasting experiences. As we know the exact provenance of each of the teas, we can share about each tea’s journey from field to cup, as well as give you an insight into the people and places behind the teas. The tea house will provide a calm and relaxing space, which allows you to focus on enjoying the tea and gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese tea and tea culture.

Music Performance – Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra

Specially invite the expert of dulcimer Cheng-Hun, Luo (The Leader of Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra; Winner of The 31st Golden Melody Awards For Traditional Arts and Music for Best Crossover Album), and his team member for the live performance.

ALS.CoffeePrince – Champion Coffee

ALS. Coffee Prince has achieved good results in several international coffee tasting competitions. The coffee beans they used is grown and roasted by the resident Tsou tribal people, featuring the most local and complex flavors! Having a cup of Taiwanese high-mountain specialty coffee, and then you will understand why Alishan is so proud to be named the International Champion of Coffee from the source.

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Taiping Suspension Bridge

Taiping Old Street

Taiping Old Street stretches about 600 meters along Taiping Road in Douliu City, Yunlin County. The street has long been the main commercial area in Douliu, as well as an access route for villages to the south and north. Many of the buildings here have a Baroque style and date back more than 90 years, offering a glimpse of local architecture over the past century. From traditional snacks to historic buildings, Taiping Old Street recalls the traditional character and local flavors of Taiwan in earlier times.

TungShih Huarong Restaurant

TungShih Huarong Restaurant is famous for providing wild seafood (especially known for its oysters) and creative cuisines. Every day the restaurant will have different dishes refer to ingredients availability and the chef’s creativity. It’s definitely one of the best seafood restaurants in DongShi Township, Chiayi!

Hola Restaurant

Hola restaurant has been around for over 70 years! A unique feature here is the exotic cuisine made with rare ingredients.

Insects are often considered delicacies, many of those are packed with good-for-you vitamins, minerals, fat and protein.

You will be assured of dining the most varied and discriminating tastes!

Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum

Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum (NPM Southern Branch) is designed and supervised by architect Kris Yao of Artech, feature Chinese calligraphy techniques such as nongmo (flying white), feibai (thick dark ink), and xuanran (applying colors to drawings) that form the real mass (i.e., artifact display areas and artifact storerooms) and virtual mass (i.e., public reception areas) of the museum. The building also pays homage to ancient Chinese, Indian, and Persian civilizations by decorating its exterior with images of dragons, elephants, and horses. These characteristics turn the NPM Southern Branch into a unique environment and a new spotlight of the Chianan Plain.

L’Occitane

Before we depart, you will receive a small beam pocket and a L’Occitane travel set. Mens’ travel pockets including razors, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Whilst womens’ travel pockets are including hair clips, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. L’Occitane travel set is practical, beautiful, and easy to carry. These are all specially made by our manufacturers, just in case you are unfamiliar with the cleaning products from the hotel.

EVIAN Natural Mineral Water

“When I travel to different places, the most noticeable thing is the lack of drinkable water. Therefore, I have prepared EVIAN mineral water from the French Alps, especially for the trip,” said Mr. Tai.

Wine

“I chosen by myself, red wine originating from France, Spain, and Chile. I shall give it away to my lovely customers. Since I know that you will probably have had a tiring day, I have prepared these lovely gifts for you, and wish you can relax and have sweet dreams,” said Mr. Tai.

Fu Hang Soy Milk

Fu Hang Soy Milk, established in 1958, one of the wildly popular names when you search for Taiwanese breakfast. Our company chairman, Mr. Tai said, “Whenever I come here for breakfast, there is always a long queue! However, this time, you don’t need to wait; I will prepare the delicious breakfast for you on the tour bus/train. You should try their popular dish – Thick Clay Oven Rolls. It is definitely my first choice for a breakfast in Taipei.”

Day 1

● 06：40 Depart from Taipei (Meet at West Gate No. 3 of Taipei Main Station)

● 07：11 Take Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR) from Taipei Main Station to HSR Chiayi Station. (Train number is subject to our final confirmation.)

● 07：20 Breakfast – It is very important to choose a nice breakfast since the day starts in the morning. We will prepare Fu Hang Soy Milk Breakfast for you to enjoy on the train. (Fu Hang Soy Milk, established in 1958, one of the wildly popular names when you search for Taiwanese breakfast. Our company chairman, Mr. Tai said,“Whenever I go for breakfast, there is always a long queue! You should try their popular dish – Thick Clay Oven Rolls. It is definitely my first choice for the breakfast in Taipei.”)
Meanwhile, we will provide each of our customers a pair of headphones before we arrive.

● 08：54 Arrive at Chiayi Station.

● 09：30 Visit Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum – Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum (NPM Southern Branch) is designed and supervised by architect Kris Yao of Artech, feature Chinese calligraphy techniques such as nongmo (flying white), feibai (thick dark ink), and xuanran (applying colors to drawings) that form the real mass (i.e., artifact display areas and artifact storerooms) and virtual mass (i.e., public reception areas) of the museum. The building also pays homage to ancient Chinese, Indian, and Persian civilizations by decorating its exterior with images of dragons, elephants, and horses. These characteristics turn the NPM Southern Branch into a unique environment and a new spotlight of the Chianan Plain.

● 11：30 Lunch – Tungshih Huarong Restaurant – Tungshih Huarong Restaurant is famous for providing wild seafood (especially known for its oysters) and creative cuisines. Every day the restaurant will have different dishes refer to ingredients availability and the chef’s creativity. It’s definitely one of the best seafood restaurants in Dongshi Township, Chiayi! (Meal rate: NTD$12,000+10% /table)

● 13：30 Marionette Show – The puppeteers have a great personality and interact very well with the audience. You will amaze that how much the puppeteers have brought the puppets to life! It is definitely a good way to spend your evening and get closer to the traditional art of the territory and the people.

● 14：30 Proceed to Alishan House.

● 16：00 Afternoon tea – ALS.CoffeePrince_Champion Coffee – ALS. Coffee Prince has achieved good results in several international coffee tasting competitions. The coffee beans they used is grown and roasted by the resident Tsou tribal people, featuring the most local and complex flavors! Having a cup of Taiwanese high-mountain special coffee, and then you will understand why Alishan is so proud to be named the International Champion of Coffee from the source.※On-site reservation

● 18：00 Check-in Alishan House – Located within Alishan Forest Recreation Area, it sits at an elevation of about 7,200 feet (2200 meters) with stunning vistas of the mountains and forests. The actual hotel has two parts; the modern and the historic part. In the historical building, there’s an antique cafe with decorations remain in the 50’s and there are also historical rooms preserved with their original setup since many former Taiwanese presidents or worldwide leaders (i.e. Lee Kuan Yew) used to stay there when visiting Alishan. In the modern side of the hotel, there are sky garden and roof top observatory deck which you can fully utilize at anytime.
Is he Chiang Kai-shek (Chairman of the National Government of the Republic of China)? Let’s take a picture with the Chiang Kai-shek impersonation!
Follow his step, go and take a look inside the presidential suite of Alishan House, where Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-Kuo, Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian (former Presidents of Taiwan) had stayed. The presidential suite costs over NTD$300,000 (USD$10,000) per night!

● 19：30 Dinner at the hotel – buffet

Day 2

● 03：00 Let’s wake up in the dark and catch a sunrise for the start of the day! Once you see the first direct rays break above the horizon, it may fill you with tranquility, accomplishment, and the appreciation of the beautiful moment. Even though a viewable sunrise is not guaranteed every day, it’s still worth the attempt for taking the forest train and standing on the top of the mountain. (Meeting time is tentative and subject to change.)

● 05：10 Forest railway – Dueigaoyue Station is a station of Chushan Line. Tourists can also watch the sunrise on the observatory of Dueigaoyue. Wooden path, maple leaf, cherry blossom, sea cloud, and snow-view are the features of this station.

● 07：00 Breakfast at Hotel

● 08：30 – 11：00 Leisure at Hotel

● 11：30 Lunch – Alishan House Asian Banquet Dishes. (Meal rate: NTD$8,000+10% /table)

● 13：00 – 15：00 Sister Lakes – Sister Lakes is located about 164 feet apart along the trail. The pavilion in the middle of the lake escalates the beauty to another level, especially with the reflection in the lake. If you are lucky enough to run into a sunny day, watch the sunlight shine through the trees and onto the lakes. The gorgeous sight makes you feel like you are in a fairyland!

● 15：00 Museum Coffee – It looks like a 1950’s diner with hints of modern wood finishing to give it a new look and feel. With nearly half a century of history, Museum Coffee has created a bit of an exclusive vibe that will make your experience much more unique. Furthermore, it’s also a must-drink coffee shop for Soong Mei-ling (Also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek, who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-shek.) while she was on a visit to Alishan.

● 16：00 Check-in Yundeng Landscape Hotel. -Yundeng Landscape Hotel offers accommodations in Chiayi. Situated in the embrace of the dense hill ridges, Yundeng Landscape Hotel is a gateway to Chiayi’s beautiful landscape.

● 18：30 Music performance – Specially invite the Cellist – Hong, Rui-Xian for the live performance. Get ready to immerse yourself in the sound!

● 19：00 Candlelit Dinner at Yundeng Landscape Hotel. – Come along with us and indulge in the candlelit dinner. Birds chirping, rustling sound of the trees, the cool breeze kissing your face, and the thick silence of the mountains surrounding you, makes for a perfect romantic experience. With this beautiful romantic candlelit dinner at Yundeng, you’ll feel the true bliss of nature with your beloved by your side. (Meal rate: NTD$2,000+10% /person)

Day 3

● 07：00 Breakfast at Hotel.

● 08：30 – 11：00 Walking the golf course. – Palm Lakes Resort, a Southern Asian-style clubhouse is nestled among palm trees, tropical flowers, and plants, creating an authentic tropical island ambience. The course is designed by the great contemporary course designer Shunsuke Kato. Fairways meander through tropical trees with green lakes and white bunkers scattered everywhere. Let’s take a walk around the golf course; Getting out of the stressful environment, breathing the fresh air, and relaxing your mind and body!

● 11：30 Lunch – Yundeng Landscape Hotel Asian Banquet Dishes. – Top chefs meticulously prepare and serve locally sourced ingredients, satisfying your taste of great cuisines with superb craftsmanship!(Meal rate: NTD$12,000+10% /table)

● 14：30 Tea Lore – Meishan Come and discover the extraordinary range of tea tasting experiences. As we know the exact provenance of each of the teas, we can share about each tea’s journey from field to cup, as well as give you an insight into the people and places behind the teas. The tea house will provide a calm and relaxing space, which allows you to focus on enjoying the tea and gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese tea and tea culture.

● 15：00 Music Performance – Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra -Specially invite the expert of dulcimer Cheng-Hun, Luo (The Leader of Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra; Winner of The 31st Golden Melody Awards For Traditional Arts and Music for Best Crossover Album, and his team member for the live performance.

● 15：30 Taiping Suspension Bridge

● 17：00 Taiping Old Street – Taiping Old Street stretches about 600 meters along Taiping Road in Douliu City, Yunlin County. The street has long been the main commercial area in Douliu, as well as an access route for villages to the south and north. Many of the buildings here have a Baroque style and date back more than 90 years, offering a glimpse of local architecture over the past century. From traditional snacks to historic buildings, Taiping Old Street recalls the traditional character and local flavors of Taiwan in earlier times.

● 19：00 Dinner – Hola Restaurant Hola restaurant has been around for over 70 years! A unique feature here is the exotic cuisine made with rare ingredients. Insects are often considered delicacies, many of those are packed with good-for-you vitamins, minerals, fat and protein. You will be assured of dining the most varied and discriminating tastes! (Meal rate: NTD$12,000+10% /table)

● 20：32 Take Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR) back to Taipei. (Train number is subject to our final confirmation.)

● 22：00 Arrive Taipei with the most unforgettable memory!

*In the event of extenuating circumstances affecting our original itinerary, our company has the right to adjust plans for restaurants and hotels.*