Multi-day Journey｜Alishan

Alishan Sustainable
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Three Days in the Forests of Alishan

Built around forest carbon sinks, the transformation of forestry culture, coexistence with Indigenous peoples and sustainable mountain industries, this journey climbs from the Chiayi plains all the way up to Alishan.

From the Plains to the High Mountains,
Into the Forests of Alishan.

Highlights of the journey

Day one begins with Chiayi’s koji pottery, cut-and-paste mosaics and incense craft before heading up Provincial Highway 18. On day two, ride the Alishan Forest Railway to watch the sunrise and walk among the giant trees and Fenqihu. On day three, follow the mayasvi cultural path to learn about Tsou culture, then experience the tea industry in Fanlu.

Day 1

From Lowland Revitalization to Mountain Forestry Governance

09:00
THSR Chiayi Station
Meet your guide for an introduction to the journey, including forest carbon sinks and climate regulation.
09:30–11:00
Bantaoyao Koji Pottery & Mosaic Art Park
Learn about cultural heritage and community revitalization.
11:20–13:00
Xingang Incense Art Culture Park
Lunch and an incense-making experience, with an introduction to natural materials.
13:30–16:00
Provincial Highway 18 Mountain Corridor (Alishan Highway)
Vertical distribution of ecosystems, climate change education
16:30–17:30
Alishan House (Heritage Building) or Shenmu Hotel
Historic site of forestry governance / observing the settlement economy
18:30–19:30
Local Mountain Restaurant
Dinner, low-carbon dining

Day 2

Low-Carbon Transportation × Forest Carbon Sinks × Immersive Education

05:10–05:30
Walk or Shuttle to the Station
Sunrise route, low-carbon mobility design
05:30–07:30
Alishan Forest Railway
Sunrise experience, low-carbon transportation, cultural heritage preservation
09:00–12:00
Forest Trails × Giant Trees
Guided introduction to carbon storage and ecosystem services
13:00–15:00
Five-Senses Forest Experience
Immersive environmental education, behavior change
15:30–17:00
Fenqihu Mountain Village
Railway culture, placemaking
18:30–20:00
Local Mountain Restaurant
Dinner

Day 3

Indigenous Culture × Tea Industry × Placemaking

09:30–11:30
mayasvi Cultural Path
Tsou culture and its coexistence with nature, traditional knowledge
12:00–13:30
Indigenous Cuisine Experience
Local food, low-carbon living
14:00–15:30
Fanlu Tea Industry Experience
Transformation of high-mountain agriculture, local economic development
16:30
Return to Chiayi
End of tour

The itinerary can be tailored to group size, season, and your needs. Final arrangements are confirmed before departure.

What the Forest Leaves Behind
Is More Than Scenery.

Why it matters

Our Sustainability in Practice

Forest Carbon Sinks

Walk the forest trails and giant trees to learn about carbon storage and ecosystem services, then immerse yourself in a five-senses forest experience.

Forestry Culture Transformation & Low-Carbon Transportation

Ride the Alishan Forest Railway to watch the sunrise, and visit Alishan House (Heritage Building) or Shenmu Hotel and Fenqihu to learn about the history of forestry governance and railway culture.

Coexistence with Indigenous Peoples & Mountain Industries

Follow the mayasvi cultural path to learn about Tsou culture and traditional knowledge, then visit Fanlu to experience the transformation of high-mountain agriculture.

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This journey is not available for online booking. Tell us your group size, preferred dates, and needs, and we’ll prepare a tailored quote for you.

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Alishan | 3 days, 2 nights