Taiwan Tourist Shuttle "Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Line" Launches – Explore Chiayi for Just NT$100

▲ The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum. (Photo by Reporter Chen Ruizhong)

Reported by Yang Xiaorou / Comprehensive Report

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Lineis finally set to officially launch on July 9th. The shuttle stops at 15 popular attractions in Chiayi, including major local sites, and connects three major transportation hubs: Chiayi HSR Station, Minxiong Railway Station, and Chiayi TRA Station. It also offers a special NT$100 transportation ticket, which can be used up to four times on any day, providing travelers with a more convenient commuting option.

The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Line connects cultural, tourism, industrial, and transportation hubs across the Greater Chiayi area in a loop pattern, operating bidirectionally with a one-way trip taking approximately 90 minutes.Starting July 9th, the NT$100 transportation ticket can be purchased at the Chiayi County Bus Office at Chiayi Railway Station, and can be used up to four times on any day (ticket validity until December 31, 2016). Ticket holders can also enjoy discounts at partner merchants of the tourist shuttle.

In addition to on-site purchases, starting mid-July, the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Line will also offer online ticketing through the 7-11 ibon system and travel agency platforms across Taiwan.


▲ The Sugarcane Rail Cultural Park at the Suan Tou Sugar Refinery. (Photo from Wikipedia)
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum Line Route Information
Ticket Purchase Location: On-site at the Chiayi County Bus Office at Chiayi Railway Station
Route: Chiayi HSR Station, Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, Suan Tou Sugarcane Rail Cultural Park, Ding Cai Yuan, Ban Tao Kiln, Xingang Tianhou Temple, Jingpu Cat World, Minxiong Railway Station, National Chung Cheng University, Kumquat Farm, Wanglaishan, Matsuda Heights Leisure Farm, Minxiong Industrial Zone Service Center, Guiyi Forest Life Village, Chiayi TRA Station (bidirectional) Fare: NT$100 (can be used up to four times on any day, valid until December 31, 2016) For departure times, please check the