Chiayi｜Alishan National Forest Recreation Area｜Tickets｜Free parking｜Free McDonald’s ice cream

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— What You Can Expect —

• 【Alishan National Forest Recreation Area】
  "Admire flowers in spring, escape the heat in summer, enjoy maple leaves in autumn, and watch clouds in winter" captures the year-round beauty of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. As an international landmark representing Taiwan’s misty forests, it welcomes travelers from around the world to discover the rich and beautiful landscapes of Taiwan's mountains.

1. Contact numbers for service facilities: Visitor Center: (05)267-9917 Ticket Office: (05)2679971 Alishan Station: (05)267-9833, (05)267-9200
   
2. How to redeem: Please go to the entrance and let the staff scan the QR code before entering.
   
3. Ticket price information: See the official website for details
   

• 【Alishan Electric Amusement Vehicles】
  As Taiwan's first National Forest Recreation Area to use electric amusement vehicles, it promotes green energy and carbon reduction, realizing the dream of a "low-carbon Taiwan."

1. Opening hours:
   Winter time: the daily tour guide service hours from October to March every year are AM 08:00~PM 05:00. Summer time: the daily tour guide service hours from April to September every year are AM 08:00~PM 06: 00 only
   
   
2. Route Description
   - Ride the Zhaoping Line (Blue Line) from either the main station or Visitor Center station. Stop at Zhaoping Park, walk to scenic spots like Sisters Pond, and enjoy the cherry blossoms during season.
   - Take the Xianglin Line (Red Line) from the main station or Visitor Center station, with a stop near Shouzhen Temple. Get off at Xianglin Station to explore the Giant Tree Trail.
   - Travel the Zhushan Line (Yellow Line) from the main station, Visitor Center, or Zhaoping Station, stopping at Duigaoyue Station. Exit at Zhushan Station, a prime sunrise viewing spot. Even outside sunrise hours, enjoy the sea of clouds from the viewing platform, or hike up to the small Ogasawara Viewing Platform for a 360-degree panoramic view.
   
   
3. Departure Intervals:
   Visitor Center Station → Zhaoping Station: 2.2 km, approx. 10 minutes including boarding and disembarking.
   
   Visitor Center Station → Zhushan Station: 5.5 km, approx. 35 minutes including boarding and disembarking.
   Fixed Departure Times:
   A. Zhushan (Uphill) Service Times: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM.
   B. Zhushan (Downhill) Service Times: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM.
   
   
4. Departure time: There are no fixed departures at Chaoping Station and Xianglin Station. Each station will make flexible arrangements according to the situation of tourists on site. If you encounter any riding problems on site, you can ask the service staff at each station.
   
5. Inquiry hotline: 0800-263520
6. How to get there: After entering the park, please go to the main bus terminal or visitor center and show the QR code. The staff will scan it and exchange it for a paper ticket. Please keep the paper ticket safe.
   
   

• 【Grandma's Railway Lunch Box】
  Yahu Grandma's Railway Bento has a 60-year history of delicious food. There are three types of bento boxes to choose from, including ribs, chicken drumsticks and braised pork. The ingredients are substantial and rich. All ingredients are cooked to order to provide tourists with hot, fresh local taste.

1. Inquiry hotline: (05)-2561097
2. Exchange time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
3. Redemption location: Yahu Villa (No. 112-1, Fenqihu, Zhonghe Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan 604)
4. Due to limited availability of ingredients, please call us first if you are late.
   
   

• 【Alishan Sunrise Store】
  Millet can only be grown in high mountain areas above 1,000 meters above sea level, and was the staple food of early mountain people. Sunrise Store, a 45-year-old store in Alishan, uses local materials to make mochi from millet so that loggers can easily carry it to the mountains for snacks. In modern times, millet has been made in different ways, and various styles and flavors have emerged.
  

1. Inquiry hotline: (05) 267-9759
   
2. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
3. Redemption location: No. 32, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
4. Verification method: Please go to the counter of Alishan Sunrise Store, and after the staff senses the QR code, you can redeem one millet mochi and two sunrise cakes.
   
5. Storage method: To ensure the product is fresh and delicious, please keep it in the refrigerator and avoid high temperature and direct sunlight. 
6. Shelf life: 7 days in the refrigerator (one day at room temperature)
   

• [Fenqihu Old Street Doughnuts]
  According to legend, you'll regret not eating the "Old Street Donut" when you visit Fenqihu. A professional baker handcrafts it with Danish dough. The donut is crispy due to a low-oil baking technique rather than a traditional deep-frying method. With a rich, milky aroma, the treat is not greasy, yet it's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Enjoy it hot or cold; this must-try delicacy is a unique culinary experience in Fenqihu!

1. Business hours: 9:30 am-5:00 pm. 
2. Business location: No. 148, Zhonghe Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County 
3. Service phone: (05) 256-1375 
4. Redeem method: Please bring the QR code to the store and give it to the service staff for verification before redemption. (Due to the limited availability of ingredients, it is recommended to call before redemption)
   

• [Fenqi Fortune Cake - The Original Shop]
  Looking for a healthy and delicious snack for your little one? We use a unique grain cooking process to create these oil-free baby rice crackers. We've reduced the sugar and salt while keeping the yummy, traditional rice flavor. They melt in your mouth, and they're made with just the right amount of sodium for kids. Both children and adults can enjoy them! Try them in original or milky flavors.
  

1. Business hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm 
2. Business location: No. 150, Fenchihu, Zhonghe Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County 
3. Service phone: 0900-770-117 
4. Redeem method: Please bring the QR code to the store and give it to the service staff for verification before redemption.
   

• [Alishan Essence Guided Interpretation Service]
  Experience the flora and fauna of Taiwan's mid-elevation fog forests in depth and explore the ecological mysteries of nature. Travel among century-old giant trees and experience the value and characteristics of Taiwanese cypress. Go back 120 years ago and experience the historical scene of Alishan forest development. Understand the special design and operation of the mountaineering railway, and discover the historical and cultural value of the Alishan Forestry Railway. Visit a former forestry settlement and learn about the life history of the Alishan people. The tour guides are trained and certified by the Chiayi Forest District Management Office of the Forestry Bureau to lead the tour.
  

• The itinerary guide explains the itinerary, which is about 5 kilometers and takes about 3 hours.
  After gathering at the tourist service center, take an electric amusement bus to Chaoping Park, and then visit various well-known sites in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area on foot (passing Chaoping Station → Tashan Trail Entrance → Huantan Plank Road Platform → Sister Pond →Mulan Garden →Shouzhen Palace →Funzhiqiao →Mandaimei →Xianglin Elementary School →Alishan Museum →Ciyun Temple →Xianglin Sacred Tree → Dr. Qinshan Hehe’s Monument → Shuling Pagoda → Thousand-year-old Hinoki → Giant Tree Group Plank Road First Class important stronghold), and finally ends at Shenmu Station.
  On the return trip, please take the amusement bus at Xianglin Service Area, or take the small train at Shenmu Station (you need to purchase a separate ticket, full fare ticket 100 NTD / half fare ticket 50 NTD).
  
• Tour guide time: Departure on time at 9:00 am every day (check-in at 8:45 am), the trip ends at approximately 12:00 pm
• Meeting point: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Tourist Service Center
• Registration method: Please go to the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Visitor Service Center counter on time at 8:45 am to gather and check in, and present the electronic ticket purchase certificate to register for the guided tour and interpretation service.
• Contact information: Ms. Miao, Alishan Ecotourism Association, Chiayi County 0910-085598 (service hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm)
• Important Info:
  - Reservations must be made before 9:00 am the day before the tour.
  - Considering the weather, please call to confirm your reservation before departure.
  - Children under 6 years old can participate for free and must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour

• [Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Alishan Line round-trip ticket]

1. You can take Line A or Line B, and you can get on and off 4 times each way. You have to get on the bus and scan the QR code, and you can use it within three days.
2. Applicable routes:
   7329 Alishan Line-A (departing from high-speed rail), 7329A Alishan Line-A (departing from high-speed rail) via Fenchihu, 7322C Alishan Line-B (departing from Taiwan Railway) via Fenchihu, 7322D Alishan-B Line (departing from Taiwan Railways) iron departure).
   This package can be used on 7322 (general bus), 7322A (general bus), 7322C and 7322D.
   This package is not applicable to the CITS card scheme. If you need to use the CITS card, please purchase it at the Chiayi County Bus Department Terminal.
   
3. Please refer to the official website announcement for Taiwan Haoxing’s flights, times and detailed rules.
   Alishan Line A
   Alishan Line B
   
4. Instructions for use [Chiayi County Bus Department] official website
   -Inquiry hotline: (05)2788177
   - Seat reservation is not provided, please queue up to get on the bus.
   -Each electronic ticket is limited to one person per ticket.
   - Please prepare the QR code before getting on the bus so that the driver can scan it. Once scanned, you are ready to board.
   -During holidays and cherry blossom season, there are more crowds and it is easy to get full. It is recommended to wait for your seat at the bus stop in advance. (To avoid missing the last train)
   -【Ride Stop】
   ① 7329 Alishan Line A (Taiwan Railway Chiayi Station): Exit 2, Platform 7 ② 7322C Alishan Line B (Taiwan Railway Chiayi Station): In front of Chiayi Taiwan Railway Station