With Alishan’s cherry blossoms gradually blooming, netizens looking to enjoy the floral scenery in the mountains will have the chance to experience a unique cherry blossom journey. This March, Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) will launch a two-day, one-night cruise-style train tour featuring the charm of the Alishan Forest Railway. In addition to including the Miaoli Railway Museum, this year’s itinerary also adds new stops such as Douliu Station, Xingang’s Fengtian Temple, and the Alishan Forest Railway. The package includes transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing, guided tours, and more, starting at NT$5,200 per adult. Reservations open on February 27.
Alishan’s cherry blossom season is famous far and wide, attracting large numbers of tourists every year. (Photo provided by Chiayi Forest District Office)
The “Treasures of Jiayi: Alishan Railway Charm 2-Day Tour” departs on March 30 and 31 from stations including Songshan, Taipei, Banqiao, Shulin, Zhongli, and Hsinchu, with destinations along the West Coast Main Line and central-southern Taiwan. Key attractions include the Miaoli Railway Museum, Xingang’s Fengtian Temple, Ban-Tao Yao Ceramics and Koji Pottery Craft Park, the Alishan Forest Railway, Fenchihu Station, and Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Travelers can also enjoy the Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival, experiencing the pink-hued beauty of Alishan at its most stunning.
For ticket booking and detailed itinerary information, please visit TRA’s official website under the “06. Cruise Train Section” or contact partner travel agency EasyTravel.
● Further Reading:
Alishan Flower Season Begins: 3 Recommended Routes to Admire Cherry Blossoms Across the Mountains
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