By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
In past years, the Dawn Train to Sanxiantai in Taitung always created a huge buying craze. But the destinations for the Dawn Train trips available for purchase starting November 30, 2015, are different — instead of the traditional Taimali route, the new option departs on December 31 and arrives late at night in Alishan to prepare for welcoming the first light of dawn and enjoying the beautiful sunrise over Alishan.
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The beautiful sunrise over Alishan. (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Department)
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Viewing the beautiful dawn at Sanxiantai — in recent years, thick cloud cover has often made it difficult to clearly see the New Year’s sunrise. (Image source / East Coast National Scenic Area Administration)
The Dawn Train itinerary is one of the cruise-style train services launched by Taiwan Railways for the autumn and winter seasons. For the New Year’s trip, half of the tickets were sold within just one day of going on sale on November 30. Some travelers also mentioned that the festive countdown atmosphere on the train during previous New Year’s Eves was lively and memorable. The booking schedule for the 2016 New Year’s holiday is also a major concern for both travelers and those returning home. Taiwan Railways announced that ticket sales will begin at midnight on December 17, with tickets available for trains running between December 31, 2015, and January 4, 2016.
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Interior of an early bird high-speed rail car. (Image source / Taiwan High Speed Rail)