By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Chen Wenlin
Following the Forest Railway, Taiwan Railways has launched a brand-new railway tourism experience. In conjunction with the "SL Summer Island Cruise Train," this initiative takes train enthusiasts on a journey through eastern Taiwan, visiting secluded spots and breathtaking landscapes, offering a unique railway travel experience unlike any other.
Taiwan Railways’ new "SL Summer Island Cruise Train" offers a unique railway tourism itinerary, taking train lovers on a tour of eastern Taiwan (Photo/Taiwan Railways)
From June to July, Taiwan Railways has carefully planned three special "2-night, 3-day Summer Island Cruise Train" sightseeing tours. Combining steam trains with eastern Taiwan’s tourism resources, the tours focus on visiting popular local attractions and making stops at smaller stations. The journey runs from Yuli Station to Taitung Station, taking travelers to multiple stations and scenic spots across eastern Taiwan for an in-depth railway adventure.
Three thoughtfully designed "2-night, 3-day Summer Island Cruise Train" sightseeing tours will take place between June and July (Photo/Taiwan Railways)
The journey from Yuli Station to Taitung Station takes travelers to various station attractions along the way, offering a deeply immersive railway experience (Photo/Taiwan Railways)
The "2-night, 3-day Summer Island Cruise Train" itinerary includes stops at stations such as Chihshang, Guanshan, and Shanli, allowing passengers to explore famous nearby sights on foot. Travelers can visit the historic Guanshan Old Station and old staff dormitories, stepping back in time through relics of the past. The tour also features a visit to the legendary and hard-to-reach "Shanli Station" and its quaint white chapel, offering stunning views of the area’s unique natural landscapes and cultural charm.
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2-night, 3-day Summer Island Cruise Train Itinerary
Contact Number: 089-229687
Itinerary:
Summer Island Cruise Train, Qimei Countryside, and a stroll through Taimali – 3-day trip
Departure Date: June 22, 2018
Departure Point: Northern Taiwan
Ticket Booking Opens: March 26, 2018
Summer Island Cruise Train, Eastern Taiwan’s Mountains and Sea – 3-day trip
Departure Date: June 30, 2018
Departure Point: Central Taiwan
Ticket Booking Opens: April 2, 2018
Summer Island Cruise Train, Luye Tea Country – 3-day trip
Departure Date: July 7, 2018
Departure Point: Northern Taiwan
Ticket Booking Opens: April 9, 2018
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