The 6 Best Alishan Tours

1.Private 3-Day Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $1,009Our pick

Travel privately from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan with a guide and driver, two hotel nights, breakfasts, admission fees, and one Alishan forest train ride. Expect temples, mountain roads, tea country, giant cypress trees, and a visit to Chiayi’s Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum. Guide assignments vary, with past departures led by David, James, Michael, Jessie, and others.

“Even though we encountered some rainy conditions but our tour guide, James, made it a very pleasant experience! He went out of his way by making a dinner reservation for us at a local authentic restaurant for us to celebrate our friend’s birthday and even arranged to have a birthday cake from 85• for the occasion! Thank you, James!”

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2.Alishan Join In Day Tour from Taichung (Incl. Park Entrance)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $88

Travel from Taichung HSR Station to Alishan with a licensed guide, park admission, and air-conditioned transport. Stop at Chukou Visitor Center, then walk among ancient trees, Sister Ponds, Shouzhen Temple, and other forest sights. Guides such as Alicia and Captain Cook lead the visit, while the Alishan train costs an extra 100 NTD.

“Out guide Captain Cook was great in explaining about the Alishan forests. The whole day was well organized and very interesting!”

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3.Exclusive 3-Day Sun Moon Lake & Alishan Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,110Top rated

Travel from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English and Chinese-speaking guide. You’ll ride across Sun Moon Lake, visit temples and forest trails, take the Alishan Forest Railway, watch sunrise, and stop in Chiayi and Taichung. Guides such as An and Tony are praised for clear explanations and flexible planning.

“As a first-time visitor to Taiwan, I couldn't have chosen a better way to experience the country's natural beauty than this tour. This tour was a breathtaking journey through some of Taiwan's most stunning landscapes, and the memories I madRead more”

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4.Alishan One Day Tour from Taichung

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $80

Set out from Taichung at 7:30 am for Alishan with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, and round-trip transport. You’ll visit Longyin Temple, Fenqihu Old Street, and the Alishan Forest Recreation Area. Guides such as Moose, Ben, Terence, and Justin are praised for good advice, photography, and comfortable driving, though most of the day is spent on the road.

“The travel time is more and scenic and u see one temple, market and Forest as per itinerary. Places are beautiful but you get less time at Alishan.”

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5.Alishan National Forest Recreation Area E-ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 365 days · from $11Best value

Use this self-guided Alishan e-ticket to enter Taiwan’s famous mountain forest area for one visit within 365 days. Walk among ancient red cypress trees, see Sisters Ponds and Zhushan’s sunrise, and explore Shouzhen Temple. Optional packages add electric bus rides, a Fenqihu lunchbox, or Sunrise Cake and millet mochi.

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6.From Taipei City: 3-Day Sun Moon Lake & Alishan Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 3 days · from $1,130

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Cruise the lake, visit Wenwu Temple, ride the Alishan Forest Railway, watch sunrise, and stop at Hinoki Village. Guides such as Barry and Tony are known for thoughtful timing and personal service.

“We had so much fun touring Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Forest. Our guide, Barry, built up excitement for our destinations with bits of history and cultural insight, and fully engaged us in conversation about Taiwan. He was courteous, energetic, and knowledgeable, and made sure we were in place at the right times for meals, train rides, and even the sunset over Alishan. He went above and beyond with a side trip to visit the university that my mother attended, allowing us to get a rare glimpse into her student life at the Historical Archives section. Our accommodations were clean and comfortable, and we are - once again - very…”

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