Embracing the concept of an eco-friendly city and revitalized by the Yimei Opera House makeover, the newly opened design hotel ‘HowToTrip’ in Chiayi has breathed new life into an old building, generating immense buzz and maintaining consistently high occupancy rates. The overall design incorporates numerous elements that connect with local culture, drawing inspiration from old Chiayi’s themes of cherry blossoms, forestry, and tea culture. Installations such as driftwood art from the Bazhang River and Xingang’s papercut collage art depicting cherry blossoms on Alishan subtly weave Chiayi’s rich cultural heritage throughout the hotel, offering delightful surprises in every corner.
Valuing the dialogue between the soul, nature, and deep culture, HowToTrip makes travel more beautiful. (Photo provided by HowToTrip)
From July 1 to September 30 during the summer vacation, HowToTrip is launching a “Hsinchu and Dashanigu Valley Shuttle Tour Package” – available for groups as small as two people. Invite your friends to join this feast of nature and explore the hometown of the gray mullet. Let the ancient trails of Hsinchu cleanse the hustle and bustle of the city. For groups of four, the price is just NT$1,722 per person on weekdays, including shuttle bus transfers to Hsinchu and Dashanigu Valley, admission to the Dashanigu Valley Nature Ecological Park, and travel insurance—experience a light and enriching cultural-ecological journey.
The popular tourist destination Alishan enjoys pleasantly cool temperatures in summer, making it perfect for a refreshing rendezvous with nature. Nestled at an altitude of 1,405 meters and surrounded by cedar forest trails, Hsinchu is embraced by mountains on three sides. Ride along with a vintage train engine to tour the old streets and even older alleys. The square bamboo groves and stargazing wooden cabins tell another story of this mountain town. Sip on a cup of handmade grass jelly from Uncle Aiyu and feel your heart cool and your spirits lift. Dashanigu Valley in the Shanmei Tribe, situated at about 500 meters above sea level, means “a place to forget sorrow” in the Tsou language. Surrounded by mountain mist and nestled among peaks, watch the gray mullet freely swim in the crystal-clear streambed and feel the thrill brought by the breathtaking scenery. This summer, pack your bags, bring your soul, and make a date with nature in the mountains.
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