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Chiayi City is the gateway to Alishan Scenic Area. Experience the Alishan Sunrise Impression New Year’s Eve Music Festival, welcoming the first light of the year with your family. From March to April, enjoy Alishan’s famous cherry blossom season, or the dreamy sea of clouds, towering sacred trees, and forest trains. The beautiful mountains and waters have consistently ranked high among both domestic and international travel destinations!
Located in the West District of Chiayi City at the foot of AlishanHowToTrip Grandeur Hotelwas built with an investment of NT$1 billion by the HowToTrip Group. It boasts a convenient location: close to the Cultural Road Night Market, Chiayi Railway Station, the transportation hub, and the Chiayi Interchange. It’s just a 15-minute drive from the Chiayi HSR Station, making travel very easy.
Upon first entering the hotel, the impression is that it’s like visiting the Church of Water in Hokkaido (one of architect Tadao Ando’s Church Trilogy), using the three fundamental materials of “exposed concrete, glass, and steel frames,” plus the “bare beauty” known as the ‘exposed concrete technique,’ all in “symbiosis with nature.” Through light and shadow, the beauty of the building is accentuated—a favorite expression in many contemporary architectural designs!
In Taiwan, there are also many well-known buildings using this technique, such as: the Yingge Ceramics Museum, the Sanhsia Historic Site Museum, the Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Visitor Center, and the Fagushan Farming and Meditation Temple in Beitou... etc. Think about it—don’t they all carry a low-key, luxurious gray-tone feel?
The luxury infused with tranquility in the architectural exterior, combined with a lattice design, effectively blocks the intense western sunlight, adding more richness to the visual layers. The first-floor lobby creates a modern style with Japanese Zen aesthetics—without any decorations, allowing the natural cement walls to exude a minimalist and understated beauty. Paired with floor-to-ceiling glass that lets light stream through, any corner can easily become the perfect spot for a stylish photo, making it a uniquely aesthetic hotel in the Chiayi area. Doesn’t it feel like visiting an art museum?
★ Free upgrade to an 11㎡ deluxe family quadruple room (with two large beds) on weekdays—sleep comfortably through the night!
★ Choose either dinner on the day of check-in or lunch the next day—the hotel serves you a generous à la carte Japanese cuisine.
★ Receive two child tickets to the only standalone children’s play center in central and southern Taiwan—the Fantasy Magic Castle Family Theme Park. The park is built with an investment of NT$10 million, featuring two floors of stainless steel spiral slides that both kids and adults love, and is one of the few in Chiayi hotels designed specifically for children with premium facilities!
★ The only hotel in the Chiayi region using RC reinforced concrete to achieve optimal soundproofing. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings, ensuring a good night’s sleep and quick relaxation!
★ Each room includes Detai bedding, natural down pillow and comforter sets, and imported Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries—all equipment is thoughtfully selected for quality!
★ The HowToTrip accommodation voucher is valid for one year. Whether traveling in any season to explore Chiayi by land or sea, along with its delicious snacks, buying several for future use is great value!
Chiayi Dongshi Aogu Wetland is the largest flatland forest park in the country. Famous attractions include Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf, the Puzi River, Waishanding Sandbar, the Budai Haomeili Nature Reserve, where you can take sightseeing fishing raft rides, the North Cross Astronomical Plaza on the Tropic of Cancer, and century-old temples and historical sites. These are all ideal spots for outdoor education. Family trips offer not only high-quality and tasteful accommodations, but also allow you and your children to appreciate architectural aesthetics, experience local culture, and integrate depth and beauty into the journey—discovering the new charm of Chiayi together!
Room Types:
Self-service breakfast * two servings
À la carte lunch or dinner * two servings
Two child tickets to the Fantasy Magic Castle Family Theme Park included. Adults enjoy a discounted ticket price of $50, which can be fully used as credit for on-site hotel consumption.
Free upgrade to an 11㎡ deluxe family quadruple room (with two large beds) on weekdays
For guests aged 6 and above, add breakfast at a preferential rate of $150 per person. Lunch or dinner can be added on-site based on individual appetite at $500 per serving—no charge based on the number of diners.
&Additional Person Pricing Policy
* Children under 6 years old not occupying a bed stay free, including breakfast.
* Weekdays: additional breakfast for guests aged 6 and above at $150 per person
Holiday/Peak Season: Guests aged 6 and above (inclusive) or those over 120 cm tall who occupy a bed will be charged an extra NT$600 per person per night (includes breakfast, bedding, and room amenities). The above prices do not include the NT$600 holiday surcharge.
& This package is not applicable during Lunar New Year and New Year’s Eve holidays. Please pay the price difference as indicated on-site.
& Definitions of weekdays, weekends, and special holiday periods are subject to the final interpretation of the hotel.
III. Optional à la carte lunch or dinner during your stay at a preferential price of $500.
IV. Check-in time is 3:00 PM on the day of arrival, and check-out time is 12:00 PM (noon) the following day.
V. Booking hotline: 05 – 2330000
Please complete the pre-order of your accommodation voucher in advance. After receiving the voucher, you must call the hotel directly to provide the voucher number to finalize the booking.
VII. The discount benefits of the accommodation voucher are valid until December 31, 2019. Vouchers expired after this date can be used as cash for partial payment of accommodation fees; not applicable for travel agency or group bookings.
VIII. The hotel provides free baby facilities including a crib, baby bathtub, crib bumper, and sterilizer. Please make a reservation when booking your room.
IX. Free facilities at the property: gym, leisure and recreation room (table tennis, table hockey), and complimentary Giant bicycle rentals.
X. Other regulations:
1. A unified invoice is issued at the time of purchase with MomJing. No additional invoice will be provided upon redemption of goods or services.
2. Vouchers are bearer securities and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable for cash. Damaged or lost vouchers will not be reissued. Please keep them properly.
3. Room reservation success depends on the hotel’s availability. Purchase does not guarantee room availability.
Please present this voucher in original form when making a purchase. Failure to present the accommodation voucher on the check-in day will require payment of the room rate at the prevailing rate.
4. Pets are not allowed. If pets are brought into the room without permission, the hotel reserves the right to refuse accommodation.
&f Please click the order link → fill in your personal delivery information and quantity → proceed directly to payment via credit card or bank transfer.
(Reminder: After a successful order, the system will automatically send a payment confirmation email to your registered email address!)
&f MomJing will mail the accommodation vouchers on 12/26 and 1/10.
(1) Booking a room after receiving the accommodation voucher
After completing the purchase of the accommodation voucher and receiving it, call the hotel to book a room and provide the voucher number to complete the booking process.
(2) Booking a room before receiving the accommodation voucher
You may call the hotel to book a room without the voucher, but you must bring the voucher upon check-in. If you wish to use the voucher earlier, please write an email to request early issuance of the voucher.
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Purchaser’s full name / contact information / check-in date / number of vouchers
★ To ensure your right to use the voucher, all group purchases are considered completed only after successful payment. The system will send an order confirmation email to the email address you provided.
★ Electronic invoices will be sent in January 2019 to the email address you provided. The system will automatically process prize draws for you. If you win, a physical invoice will be sent for prize redemption.
★ Placing an order indicates your agreement to the group purchase rules and consent to receive future travel-related information from MomJing.
■ Customer service hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (excluding holidays)
■ Customer service email:
■ Customer service phone: Ms. Zhou 0926-038597
■ Refund deadline: Refunds can be requested within seven days of receiving the accommodation voucher. No refund requests will be accepted after this period.
Refund note: Please include either the EasyCard transaction number or the purchaser’s name + mobile number
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Hotel Information
Phone: 05-2330000
Address: No. 232, Siwei Road, West District, Chiayi City 600
The first floor features fair-faced concrete narrow high columns and floor-to-ceiling glass, utilizing the raw natural color of concrete, which is one of the green building materials. This approach aligns with the trend of energy-saving and carbon reduction in environmental protection. The interior absorbs and dissipates heat quickly, providing warmth in winter. Entering feels like walking under a large tree — very comfortable. Under the designer’s skillful hand, a new aesthetic hotel that “breathes” has been created.
The reception lobby staff are warm and polite.
The hotel offers both underground parking and multiple above-ground parking spaces. When full, you can park at the contracted Buckingham Palace Parking Lot.
The boutique area inside the hotel is worth a visit to pick out a cultural and creative souvenir, with simple yet elegant packaging.
While parking, you’ll immediately notice the hotel’s uniquely high-end z... (Note: this appears to be garbled text and remains untranslated as instructed), making you feel like you’re on a high-end trip.Although you can’t check in together, it’s not a big deal because it’s not about luxury, but about the atmosphere and culture. It’s really something special.
Industry-first pet-friendly hotel, with separate areas for cats and dogs.
Room Type: One Bed | Size: Approx. 1 ping (about 3.3 square meters) | Price: NT$500 per night
Occupancy: 1 pet (additional pet per room NT$200)
* Italian imported wood grain ceramic tile room, spacious and bright
* RO delivers permeate drinking water, and tableware is sterilized with UV light
* Each room has mosquito screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering and avoid heartworm
* Exclusive washing machine, pet bed, and toys for your furry friend
Being able to bring your pet on vacation is quite reassuring. Next, let’s take a look at our room — low-key and minimalist, with no sense of oppression. The room design is spacious, using many special decorating techniques to make great use of the space.
Special room types planned for this project:
Special Introduction to Amenities:
The guest room comes with an integrated thermal-insulated quick-boil kettle, safe and hygienic. The bathroom facilities are all from the German century-old brand V&B, showing their high regard for guests.
The room uses premium Crabtree & Evelyn amenities.
The hotel is the only one in the Chiayi area authorized to exclusively offer British-imported Crabtree & Evelyn bath products, aiming to make guests feel they are enjoying luxury and safety. Staying just one night provides an extraordinary quality experience.
With exquisite packaging, delicate textures, and wonderful fragrances, it actively draws essence from nature, using over 160 natural plant formulas such as fruits and flowers.
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It’s rare to find a room with such excellent soundproofing and quietness — a huge blessing for light sleepers. More importantly, it allows your husband or the driver to get a good night’s sleep during the vacation, greatly boosting mom’s image.
Jianan Grace Hotel offers free bicycle rental services.
Bicycle rentals can be arranged at the front desk.
Rental Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. (not available on rainy days)
Reservation Phone: 05-2330000
Cost: Free
Adult-use Giant urban bicycles (limited quantity)
Jianan Grace Hotel creates the only standalone parent-child hotel in central and southern Taiwan.Fantasy Magic Castle!! It's super impressive~
No need for a long introduction—just seeing such a huge space means kids can play here all day without being dragged away!
Original price: Adults NT$50, children’s tickets vary by age group
Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00
The Fantasy Magic Castle is a multi-million-dollar creation, featuring an imported stainless steel slide designed by experts that goes from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor, a Rainbow Sacred Tree Zone and climbing area on the 2nd floor, a Play Zone, Rainbow Sacred Tree Zone, Bee Lele House (toddler zone), and Fantasy Elf Ship (toddler zone). The 1st floor also has a family dining area.
A dedicated play area thoughtfully designed for parent-child bonding!
Various physical challenges—let the little ones burn off all their energy~
There’s even a climbing wall to encourage climbing activities, exposing kids to various textures which can stimulate brain development and learning!
Come and take on the challenge at Chiayi City’s first two-story standalone [Fantasy Magic Castle], featuring a NT$4 million metal rotating stainless steel slide!
You can choose dinner or lunch the next day, and enjoy the Mom’s Special packageA rich selection of omakase-style Japanese cuisine, super generous portions~
Omakase means the menu changes daily—let the chef surprise you!
Prepared with locally sourced fresh ingredients, includes around 9–11 courses plus fruit dessert!
After dinner, be sure to check out the super Instagrammable observation bar, a 270-degree night view rooftop lounge with no blind spots!
Iron Wind Bar
Operating hours: 15:00 – 24:00
Starting December 1st: Iron Wind Bar
Minimum charge: NT$350 per person
Located on the hotel’s 8th floor, continuing the modern interior style, the entire venue is surrounded by stainless steel mirrors!
As dusk falls and the sky turns purple and red, besides enjoying the beautiful sunset, it’s perfect for taking those Insta-worthy photos with friends~
In the distance, you can see Xingang and Beigang, and the whole of Chiayi. Feel free to order a drink and enjoy the high-rise outdoor bar experience~
The Iron Wind Bar on the R floor of Jianan Fuhua Hotel will host its first “Fuhua New Year’s Eve Fireworks Event” on 12/31
Event date: Monday, December 31, 2018
Event time: PM 20:00–01:00 (last order at 24:00)
During the event: Minimum charge is $500+10% per adult, $350+10% per child over 110cm (children under 110cm are exempt)
Enjoy all-you-can-drinkAll-you-can-drink options include award-winning Belgian craft beers: Koningshoeven Wheat White Beer & Koningshoeven Lime White BeerPlus all-you-can-drink non-alcoholic cocktails
Bonus 1: Like and check in on Facebook to receive one plate of fried appetizers per table (1 plate for up to 4 people, 2 plates for up to 10 people)
Great deal 2: Free mini fireworks show at midnight on New Year’s Eve
Great deal 3: Enjoy the most beautiful night view in Chiayi
Guests on the day of the event enjoy a 10% discount on service charge. Perfect for family fun.
Reservations now open for the Iron Wind Bar New Year's Eve celebration. Booking hotline: 05-2330000 ext. 889
Leisure and recreation room (table tennis, table hockey)
Opening hours: 07:00 ~ 22:00
Equipped with table tennis and table hockey tables, providing ample space for guests to play and relax.
Gym
Opening hours: 07:00 ~ 22:00. Premium fitness equipment and a fitness-friendly environment.
Bridge room
Opening hours: 07:00 ~ 22:00
Spacious and comfortable space with bridge tables — ideal for gathering with elders or friends for a friendly game.
KTVLounge
Features 2 private rooms of different sizes. Love singing? Gather with family and friends after dinner for an unforgettable karaoke session.
Opening hours: 07:00 ~ 22:00
Buffet breakfast
Spacious and cozy dining area, loaded with ingredients to fill you up and energize your day.
A variety of breads baked fresh to order — spread your favorite sauces generously.
Wow!Enjoy Starbucks STANLEY coffee and a selection of hot teas.
Chinese and Western hot dishes are freshly cooked by our chefs — guaranteed to satisfy the whole family.
Take a moment to sit back, relax, and plan the rest of your day.
The moment you step into the lobby, you’ll be amazed — spacious rooms, modern facilities, and it’s a brand-new hotel. Start your day with Starbucks coffee and enjoy toiletries from the UK’s Crabtree & Evelyn. It’s truly great value for money. The location is excellent, right in the city center, with convenient access to all destinations — absolutely comparable to a five-star hotel.
Check out the holiday schedule for next year. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and book now.
Train enthusiasts, don’t miss this.
It’s like a large-scale train ecology museum where you can get up close to several retired steam locomotives, diesel engines, power cars, passenger and freight cars, as well as a turntable used to change the direction of train engines — a must-visit treasure trove for train lovers.
Source: Chiayi City Tourism Information Network
Aimoku Village was a cypress lumber mill in Chiayi during the 1960s. Now it offers opportunities to learn about wood, enjoy interactive experiences, and participate in DIY workshops.
Source: http://iwoodvillage.com/about
Xiao Jipo just came for
Coordinated with lighting and music, a total of 8 spectacular "shows" are designed, featuring 35 water jets, including One Pillar to Heaven, Seagull Water Dance, Twisting Spiral, Left-Right Sway, Crown Water Dance, Arch Fountain, and Left-Right Swaying Water Dance. The maximum water spray height can reach 50 meters. Nearby, there is also the elegantly shaped Moon Shadow Pool, which, together with the tranquil nighttime ambiance of Lantan Scenic Area, offers a truly delightful visual and auditory experience.
Such a serene night, coupled with colorful lights, is truly a feast for the eyes.
The architecture here still retains the style from the Japanese colonial period, allowing both adults and children to better understand the lives of Taiwanese people during that era.
Dongshi Fishing Port has gradually transformed into a tourist fishing port. The new fishing port area features the Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf, which mainly includes seaside sightseeing and leisure areas, wooden boardwalks, and other tourist facilities. It serves as a fishing market where visitors can enjoy the sea view, take walks, and purchase fresh seafood. It is a great place for family outings all year round—perfect for water activities in summer and seafood tasting in winter, while also offering insights into the local oyster industry.
The park features a water play area, a real rocket, the Tropic of Cancer landmark, and more. It also boasts a five-story astronomical observatory where visitors can learn about the secrets of the starry sky and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. Best of all, there is no admission fee, making it a great value.
★ To ensure your right to use the tickets, all group purchases in this offer are considered completed only after successful prepayment. Once your order is placed, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided.
★ Electronic invoices will be uniformly sent to the email address you provided in January 2019. The system will automatically process prize claims for you. If you win a prize, a physical invoice will be sent to you for redemption.
★ Placing an order indicates your agreement to the group purchase terms and your consent to receive future travel-related information from Mom’s Journal.
Self-driving
National Freeway 1 (Zhongshan Expressway)
Exit at Chiayi Interchange → Head toward Chiayi City via Beigang Road → Turn left onto Siwei Road → Arrive at Jianan Elegant Hotel
National Freeway 3 (South Second Expressway)
Exit at Zhongpu Interchange → Drive straight along Provincial Highway 18 toward Chiayi City → Turn right onto Dayi Road → Turn right onto Zhongyi Bridge, then connect to Miduo Road → Drive straight onto Chuizhang Road → Cross the Chuizhang Bridge, then turn right onto Siwei Road → Arrive at Jianan Elegant Hotel
Train and bus transfer
Chiayi County Stadium - Chiayi Park
Boarding point: Rear of Chiayi Railway Station; Alighting point: Shixian Beigang Stop
Walk to the rear bus stop of Chiayi Railway Station → Take BRT 7211 → Alight at Shixian Beigang Stop and walk about 9 minutes → Arrive at Jianan Elegant Hotel
High-speed rail and bus transfer
Chiayi County Stadium - Chiayi Park
Boarding point: Rear of Chiayi Railway Station; Alighting point: Shixian Beigang Stop
Walk to the rear bus stop of Chiayi Railway Station → Take BRT 7211 → Alight at Shixian Beigang Stop and walk about 9 minutes → Arrive at Jianan Elegant Hotel
Mercedes-Benz VIP shuttle
A shuttle bus between Chiayi Railway Station or Chiayi High-Speed Rail Station and Jianan Elegant Hotel can be arranged in advance by the hotel.
(Reservation must be made with the hotel in advance)
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