[Enjoy THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) Fare Discounts] Alishan Cruise Bus – Outbound | Eryanping Trail & Alishan National Forest Recreation Area (Departing from Chiayi)
⭐ Buy an Alishan Cruise Bus pass and enjoy THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) savings. Reach the forest above the clouds with ease!
⭐ Board directly at Chiayi THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) Station and connect the Eryanping Trail with the Alishan Forest Recreation Area
⭐ Great value: an "Alishan National Forest Recreation Area admission ticket" is included, along with multilingual audio guides for your journey!
The "THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) Combo Ticket" brings you an excellent-value cross-city travel plan! This package includes a discounted THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) fare, paired with the "Alishan Cruise Bus (Outbound)."
Departing from Chiayi, this itinerary links the must-see stops along the Alishan highway. Begin by strolling past terraced tea plantations on the Eryanping Trail and gazing out over the sea of clouds and mountain views, then continue straight up to the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area to experience the "Five Wonders" of Alishan: the forest railway, sacred trees, the sea of clouds, the sunrise, and cherry blossoms. The bus offers audio guides in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Simply use your phone with earphones to hear the stories behind the sights along the way.
There is no need to worry about planning mountain transportation or parking. With just your mobile e-voucher, you can easily board at Chiayi Railway Station or Chiayi THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) Station. An advance reservation guarantees your seat, and you can even leave your luggage on the bus. With this combo ticket, you can complete the long-distance journey from other cities to Chiayi at the best price and connect seamlessly to the Alishan sightseeing bus.
Book now and start a getaway with no transfers, no driving and no hunting for parking, as you head effortlessly into Taiwan's most iconic hidden forest!

FunTOUR Alishan Cruise Bus Outbound Itinerary
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🚶It is about a 5-minute walk from Chiayi Railway Station to the temporary stop on Zhongshan Road in front of the museum
⭐Please look for the bus bearing the FunTOUR logo
📍 Coach stop area outside Exit 2
A popular attraction along the Alishan Highway, offering views of tea plantations, mountain scenery, and seas of clouds.
▲ Terraced tea plantations line the path, making it a soothing trail for a relaxed stroll and sightseeing.
▲ On clear days, enjoy distant views of Dongshi, the Budai outer harbor, and the peaks of the Yushan range; in winter, you may be treated to waterfalls of clouds, seas of clouds, and sunset views.
⭐ Meals:Meals are not included in this itinerary; please make your own arrangements
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is famed for its "Five Wonders": the forest railway, sacred ancient trees, seas of clouds, sunrises, and cherry blossoms. It is Taiwan's most renowned and most popular forest recreation area. Its rich natural landscapes and forest experiences are beloved by locals and are among the most frequently requested destinations for international visitors to Taiwan!
▲ The Alishan sunrise is a classic sight cherished by travelers, as the morning light slowly rises over the mountains and bathes the landscape in golden rays for a spectacular view.
▲ The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most iconic experiences. Ride the century-old forest railway through the mountains, enjoy alpine scenery along the way, and feel the unique nostalgic charm of the rails. Open since 1912, the Alishan Forest Railway remains one of Taiwan's famous mountain railways.
Stepping off the coach is the start of another wonderful exploration
Please first select an attraction product and add a THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) ticket to enjoy the THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) combo ticket discount. The actual discount depends on the train you select.
Ticket reservation availability is subject to announcements by Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation. Under current rules, reservations open from 29 days before the travel date (inclusive) until 60 minutes before the scheduled departure. Every Friday and Saturday, tickets can be reserved for travel up to the Sunday four weeks later (reservations for certain holidays open earlier; please refer to the THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) corporate website for details).
If you need to cancel your trip, the attraction itinerary and the THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) ticket must be canceled together. Canceling either item separately is not permitted.
Adult ticket:Purchase any designated attraction product to enjoy discounted fares on THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) reserved seats in Standard Class and Business Class. The actual discount depends on the train selected.
Concession ticket:Senior citizens, passengers with disabilities (Love Ticket), and children are eligible for a 50% discount off the full fare. Ticket types and the car classes available for add-on purchase are subject to the relevant regulations of Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation. Concession tickets (child / senior / Love Ticket) can be purchased separately and do not need to be combined with an attraction product.
Trains, time slots, and seats:As displayed in this platform's system. Seats are assigned automatically by the system; seat selection is not available, and adjacent seats are not guaranteed.
Route restrictions:Either the departure or arrival station must be a station in the region where the itinerary takes place. Business Class tickets are not available for the Nangang–Taipei, Nangang–Banqiao, and Taipei–Banqiao sections.
※ Note: Please read the "Personal Data Protection Act Public Notice for the THSR Combo Ticket Program" carefully. By completing your THSR Combo Ticket Program order, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the notice.



