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The Alishan Forest Railway Administration launched the ‘Blissful • Taiping’ cruise train in September. This forest railway cruise will take you to the culturally rich Meishan Taiping Community, where you can stroll along the lush Mengzong Forest Trail, enjoying scenic tea plantations along the way — a fulfilling journey of literature and ecology. All participants will receive one acrylic keychain as a gift.
Alishan Forest Railway tours have always been popular among both domestic and international tourists. (Image source / Taiwan Railways)
The ‘Blissful • Taiping’ cruise train package is priced at NT$850 per set, which includes the round-trip Alishan Forest Railway fare from Chiayi to Liyuanliao (NT$534), a vegetarian set meal (please contact station staff for vegetarian options), and guided tour fees (excluding shuttle bus fares and travel insurance). Upon arrival at Liyuanliao Station, passengers must take a shuttle bus at NT$250 per person (same price for all, including children and seniors).
The Alishan Forest Railway’s ‘Blissful • Taiping’ cruise train route includes the Filial Piety Trail, offering views of verdant mountain forests. (Image source / Taiwan Railways)
Each session is limited to 100 participants. Children under 6 years old who do not occupy a seat may ride for free, but lunch is not included, and no souvenirs or free ride passes will be provided. Please see the itinerary below.
Alishan Forest Railway ‘Blissful • Taiping’ cruise train itinerary schedule. (Image source / Taiwan Railways)
Reservations are required for the cruise train (it cannot be purchased at station ticket windows). Booking methods vary for group passengers (10 or more people) and individual travelers. Group bookings can be made 19–22 days before the travel date, while individual bookings are accepted 4–15 days before departure.
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‘Blissful • Taiping’ cruise train operating dates:
September: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
Group passenger booking rules:
1. Booking window opens: 22 days before the travel date (inclusive). For example: August 17th is when groups of 10+ can book seats for September 7th.
2. Booking hours: Between 10:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight) during the open period.
3. Booking method: Online booking
4. Route: Train 211, from Chiayi Station to Liyuanliao Station
5. Passenger limit: 40 people (minimum group size of 10)
6. Payment deadline: Within 2 days (including the booking day) at any Taiwan Railways computerized ticketing office or at Alishan Forest Railway stations in Chiayi, Beimen, Fenchihu, or Alishan.
7. Ticket pick-up: 30 minutes before departure at Alishan Forest Railway Chiayi Station.
Individual traveler booking rules:
1. Booking window opens: 15 days before the travel date (inclusive). For example: August 24th is when individuals can book seats for September 7th.
2. Booking hours: Between 10:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight) during the open period.
3. Booking method: Online booking
4. Route: Train 211, from Chiayi Station to Liyuanliao Station
5. Passenger limit: Maximum 60 people (each ID card can book up to 6 seats)
6. Payment deadline: Within 2 days (including the booking day), present your ID and booking code to complete payment and ticket pick-up at any Taiwan Railways computerized ticketing office or Alishan Forest Railway stations in Chiayi, Beimen, Fenchihu, or Alishan. Alternatively, you may pay online. If booking is made within 4 days of departure, pick-up or online payment must be completed at least 3 days before departure. Those who pay online must pick up their tickets at Alishan Forest Railway Chiayi Station at least 30 minutes before departure.
7. Window pick-up times: Follow the operating hours of Taiwan Railways or Alishan Forest Railway ticketing offices. (Forest railway stations are open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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