[Exploring Taiwan - Alishan 阿里山] * 3-day trip from Taipei to Chiayi (台北 🔁 嘉義)

3 days in Chiayi ~
DAY 1: Chiayi City
00:55 HI Hotel - maps.app.goo.gl/92h48n2u7zaAw...
01:05 Noodle shop - maps.app.goo.gl/DLvuz5rw26ptM...
01:20 Taiwanese dessert - maps.app.goo.gl/5tucVbz7kAwLt...
DAY 2: Alishan National Forest Recreation
04:00 Sister Ponds - maps.app.goo.gl/EimKr3H8SrFFR...
05:30 Homestay - maps.app.goo.gl/bDEQ4KNaHnv5A...
Bus Schedules - www.ali-nsa.net/en/traffic/tr...
Day 3: Alishan National Forest Recreation
06:40 Fushan Trail Sunrise - maps.app.goo.gl/PTxJHEDA1PCzX...
10:00 Ciyun Temple - maps.app.goo.gl/HovX41F2wnRPg...
08:50 Plank Trail - maps.app.goo.gl/xoL5iujAg5TrN...
10:15 Museum - maps.app.goo.gl/qSEWgwQcEYhYs...

[@user-mo7bk3rq3r]

謝謝分享；平安喜樂，順心如意。

[@tristalai6890]

such a great and informative video!!! so glad that i came across your channel and this video!!!

[@tea98988]

Wow, it has changed so much but still beautiful. I was just a little kid last time I was there. Now in my 60’s, I need to go back to Taiwan and revisit many of these beautiful places again. Thank you for all the helpful details.

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you for watching!! Hope you get to visit again 😊

[@nonrepublicrat]

Why did you leave Taiwan?? There are no better places to live.

[@FormosaRanger]

Great video. Thank you for sharing!❤❤❤

[@shiangchen-williams3874]

謝謝你的視頻 我很久以前去過阿里山 看來許多設施已改善很多也變得更漂亮 希望下次回台灣可以再去旅遊一次

[@mosesngkw]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. Definitely helpful for me as I am going 阿里山in 3 weeks’ time

[@mystique8134]

so relaxing ❤️

[@skyatianlan2356]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing

[@octovanfoo968]

Just subscribed! congrats on reaching 100 subscribers!

[@7girl]

Thank you so much for the detailed video! I really think i will copy your itinerary because everything sounded and looked so good!

[@hemjoo]

Enjoy your video with a good look at Alishan😊

[@GarfieldandJon]

Thank you for sharing! I’m going Alishan soon in 1 month. It’s really helpful

[@dyriz3499]

Thanks for the video. It's really helpful. I'm planning for our trip in December

[@peipei1221]

我是思思～ I love this video soooo much 😃🧡😃🧡 妳的聲音好好聽！！！

[@63viet]

perfect.

[@LimYulu]

❤your video

[@wandereomma]

Tq for sharing about the Muslim Prayer Room. Considering to visit Alishan for when I am in Taiwan :)

[@urjazza]

im making an itinerary for taiwan and this video is godly, packed with so much information and well laid out. thankyou so much!!!

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you so much for watching!! Glad it helped with your itinerary and hope you enjoy your trip!! 😃😃

[@marymeghahn5883]

Hi Eileen, I’m really thankful to come across your video. I’m planning a trip to Taiwan and really wishing to visit Alishan. I was there 20 years ago but would love to visit again

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you for watching!! Hope you get to visit again 😊

[@peipei1221]

下次帶我一起去！👋🏻

[@formosanhsu2891]

你竟然知道進門前要敲兩下😱你很台👍阿里山起霧的時候很像仙境，冬天又是另一種美～

[@eileenanddomino]

哈哈！ 從小每次去旅行，我媽媽都會先敲門，所以就習慣了 😅 我也想冬天應該很美…下次去看 ❄️

[@AngKamiSherpa]

Wow thanks for making a nice video about this area I was here 3 days ago but I missed the sunrise and the Buddha temple. and I did lots of video also but I haven’t finished yet. But I am going back to this beautiful mountain again, I think five days will be enough to see all the beautiful sights, I have not finished all the beautiful sights. And if you have time please visit Penghu Ireland is also very beautiful. Because they have a lot of fireworks in April and June , which is two months fireworks are very beautiful. I have been here in Penghu from New York for almost 7 years, Taiwan is beautiful everywhere and especially the people are very honest and very simple people.🍀🍀❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽 Wow 7 years in Penghu! The island is definitely on my list - I’ve heard great things about it 😃

[@sunshineafrican6872]

I sm going to there in December. Its a very good idea

[@aleckghost2013]

thanks. it is a very nice video. i would like to follow your itinerary.

[@buddyl3340]

zheng Zhe Han 's shelf drama !

[@TL243]

😎❤️🇹🇼‼️

[@chrissun2882]

Great video, any idea if driving would be good for Alishan? Thinking of driving from Chiayi

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you! Yes, driving might actually be easier for a visit to Alishan. Lots of people do it. There is a parking lot by the visitor center, but it does get crowded during peak times.

[@CC-st7ob]

Thank you for the very informative video. Hope you don't mind a few questions as I am planning a trip this July. 1.How was the weather in Chiayi and Alishan when it's not raining? Is the summer weather bearable given the high altitude (specially in the mountains)? 2. Would you recommend to stay in Chiayi also? Thank you. :)

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽 Chiayi will probably generally be pretty hot like typical summer weather, but Alishan might be a bit cooler since it’s up in the mountains. It’s totally bearable though so definitely don’t let the weather stop you! You can either stay in Chiayi City and take the bus up to Alishan or just stay in one of the resorts in Alishan if you want to catch the sunrise/sunset. Hope that helps! 😊

[@mandytoh6471]

Thank you for sharing your trip to Alishan. I am planning a trip to Taiwan in April and will like to visit Alishan too. Will that be a rainy season mid April?

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you for watching! I think there is some rain in April but it won’t be too heavy. I’m not entirely sure, but the Alishan website says the best time is November through April! www.ali-nsa.net/en/explore/travel-tips

[@angweihao1251]

Hi Eileen, may I ask if there is enough space on the bus to carry a 28" luggage? And how did you tell the driver to board/alight at the specific bus stop at the homestay? Thanks!

[@eileenanddomino]

Hi! I think there might be space if you are able to place it horizontally. The driver will usually open the side trunk of the bus for anyone with luggage. As for the boarding, the homestay will inform you of the different bus times and depending on which time you choose, they will plan to give you a ride to the bus stop. The bus driver will know to stop in order for you to get on.

[@yolotimer556]

Great Video! Do you think it would be possible to do a day Trip only from Chiayi to Alishan?

[@eileenanddomino]

Thanks! It’s definitely possible, but it might be a bit rushed. I’m not sure if you’ll get to see everything and also catch the last bus leaving around 5-6 pm I think.

[@yolotimer556]

@@eileenanddomino Okay, thank you.

[@7girl]

So I booked at the same homestay :) my only concern is if there is no other way than to walk from the bus station to the homestay. I don’t mind but i will be traveling with my mom who is older. Do you know if the hotel can pick you up at the bus station?

[@eileenanddomino]

Yes! You need to call them beforehand to set it up.

[@jonhrome222]

There were accommodations in the national forest where you can stay overnight?

[@eileenanddomino]

Yeah I think there are 14 or so places to stay inside Alishan.

[@user-vi1ye3cv8t]

Thank you for sharing this video. I'm going to alishan soon. Which hotel where are you staying? How much per night? Thank you!

[@eileenanddomino]

Thank you for watching! The hotel/homestay is called Applause in the Mountain (maps.app.goo.gl/KGBf94BfSDMA6J8F8?g_st=ic). It usually ranges from $85-120 USD per night, but I would recommend checking different websites. Hope that helps!

[@esdalim15]

Hi, would like to request or may you share full details itinerary to Alishan for me due I’m planning to bring elderly to explore next year. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@eileenanddomino]

Hi! The itinerary is similar to everything in the video. I also have links in the description. Let me know if you need more information! 😊

[@esdalim15]

Ok, noted with thanks 🙏🏻. If any more info will let you know again. Tqvm 😊

[@yongkiatlee3039]

Hi, did you have to wait long for the buses in alishan? thank you

[@eileenanddomino]

Not really, but we did check the schedule ahead of time (www.taiwantrip.com.tw/Frontend). The buses don’t run 24/7 so you might need to plan ahead.

[@haruka9545]

Hi, what month did you visit Alishan? do you think is end of June is okay? thank you!

[@eileenanddomino]

Hi! I visited in the beginning of June this year. I think end of June might have less rain so it’s definitely ok!

[@Josh-hs5hp]

Hi Eileen, may i know what time is the last train ride back from alishan to chiayi?

[@eileenanddomino]

Hi! I believe the last bus leaving from Alishan to Chiayi is around 4-5 pm. There are 2 different buses (route A goes directly to the Chiayi high speed rail & route B goes to the old Chiayi train station). I think this link will help (Chiayi County should be Alishan): www.taiwantrip.com.tw/Frontend

[@Josh-hs5hp]

@@eileenanddomino alrighty. Thanks Eileen!

[@marymeghahn5883]

Would you mind to share the name of the Homestay there?

[@eileenanddomino]

It’s called Applause in the Mountain (maps.app.goo.gl/NdvawmsZkUrt5U24A?g_st=ic). I also included the link in the description 😊

[@annmarthcatimbang6306]

Hello how much did you pay in your homestay?

[@eileenanddomino]

I used the rewards I had on Hotels.com, but it can range from $80-$150 USD per night depending on when you stay.

[@aeiou149]

Hi,.. What the name of homestay ?

[@eileenanddomino]

It’s called Applause in the Mountain (maps.app.goo.gl/NdvawmsZkUrt5U24A?g_st=ic). I also included the link in the description 😊

[@carolinechin5953]

hi, in which month did you visit Alishan?

[@eileenanddomino]

Hi! I visited in early June 😊

[@chavez4ever111]

How to book for the homestay?

[@eileenanddomino]

You can usually book it on various travel websites. If you search for the homestay online, it will show the list of sites you can book through. I booked it through Hotels.com

[@chavez4ever111]

thank you @@eileenanddomino

[@kennethh6482]

Great job! Add more personal comments to make the video more interesting to watch. Step-by-step explanations tend to be boring .

[@shoiku4734]

There's a hotel on Alishan itself. Went there in 2011. It was all very underwhelming. Didn't ride the train but the forest trail was nothing much except for some very tall, old trees. A few stalls with foreign maids used by their employers to sell stuff. Got up specially early to see the clouds/mists that was also nothing much. Back then, there was a group van that took us to see Fireflies at night on Alishan. There were some Fireflies but nothing special. No toilet so the guide allowed ladies to urinate in the darkness beside her van so no one could see & she even offered tissue paper.

[@annytsai726]

Hi you move too fast when you are videoing.

[@texturenshimmer8339]

I think the videos and explanations are wonderful!!

[@smellybing]

Hi, did you always manage to get a seat on the alishan bus to and from your homestay to alishan national park? I am thinking of staying in a homestay outside of the park too but I am worried that I can’t get a seat on the bus since it might be crowded from chiayi station or alishan park.

[@eileenanddomino]

Hi! There are usually seats available from Alishan since it’s the first/last stop, but there might be a line depending on when you leave so plan ahead! From the homestay to Alishan, it’s less likely there will be seats, but the one we stayed at was only about a few stops (~30 min) away.

[@alexlin9520]

@@eileenanddomino Hi Eileen, I booked a stay there in a few weeks' time. Do you know what are the bus timings from the homestay station to Alishan? Thanks, am worried i cannot board the bus!

[@eileenanddomino]

@@alexlin9520 I don’t know the exact bus times but the homestay will have all that information for you when you check in. They will plan to take you to the bus stop depending on the time you choose. I think the bus comes more often in the mornings.