Joining a day tour was very convenient, with a driver providing transportation between Taichung and Alishan. We were lucky enough to see the sunrise over Alishan. Our driver and guide, Seven, was witty and humorous, sharing a lot about local culture and history. Seven is also a great photographer, happy to take beautiful pictures for everyone in the group 👍🏻 We are very grateful to Seven for leading the way, which added a lot of fun to this trip.
I booked this trip after seeing the tour itinerary offered by the travel agency. Our driver, Brother Huang (also known as Black Sesame), was very attentive and thoughtful, explaining the itinerary to each group of passengers beforehand. He also introduced the history and other information about nearby attractions, which my sister and I greatly appreciated! The sunsets, sea of clouds, and sunrises at Zhushan in Alishan really depend on the weather. Although we didn't see a beautiful sunset on the first day, the sunrise at Xiaoliyuan in Zhushan on the second day was breathtaking, a 360-degree view! Oh, and by the way, our guide, Wu, suggested going to Xiaoliyuan on the first afternoon! During our tour of Alishan, Wu vividly described the history, culture, and flora, and paid attention to the passengers' physical and mental well-being, doing his best to showcase Alishan's beauty! Overall, the trip deserves 4.7 stars and I'd definitely come back again! Thank you to the travel agency for the arrangements; they sent daily itinerary updates, making the entire trip very reassuring.
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Zhushan Sunrise Trail Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-10
Zhushan Sunrise Trail year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 21–26°C. The climate is warm and pleasant, with relatively less rainfall and crisp air. Common activities: Hiking, enjoying mountain views, morning sun viewing, photography. Suggested attire: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, light and comfortable clothing.
Summer (June–August): Average 27–28°C. Hot and humid, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. July is the wettest month, with abundant rainfall. Common activities: Watching the sunrise at dawn, hiking while avoiding midday sun exposure, indoor relaxation. Suggested attire: Breathable, moisture-wicking clothing, short sleeves, light rain gear (raincoat or umbrella).
Autumn (September–November): Average 22–27°C. Temperatures gradually cool, humidity decreases, and the weather is sunny and stable, making it a good time for sun viewing, with little rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, watching the sunrise, enjoying the cool mountain breeze, photography. Suggested attire: Long-sleeved shirt, light sweater, light jacket.
Winter (December–February): Average 17–20°C. The climate is cool and dry, with lower temperatures at night and in the early morning, large day-night temperature differences, clear visibility, and very little rainfall. Common activities: Watching the magnificent sunrise, enjoying the crisp mountain air, hiking. Suggested attire: Warm jacket, sweater, thermal wear, hat, gloves.
Zhushan Sunrise Trail climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 23.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 81 mm / Summer humidity: 75-85% / Rainiest month: July
Zhushan Sunrise Trail monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.7°C
0.7
February
19.4°C
1.2
March
21.2°C
2.8
April
25.5°C
9.3
May
24.6°C
8.9
June
27.1°C
7
July
27.8°C
24.8
August
27.1°C
6.3
September
26.8°C
9.2
October
25.2°C
6.4
November
21.9°C
3.6
December
17.4°C
0.9
Zhushan Sunrise Trail weather for the next seven days
4/15
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
32.5°C/20.7°C
4/16
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
31.6°C/22.1°C
4/17
Friday
Sunny
31.9°C/20.9°C
4/18
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
30°C/20.6°C
4/19
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
30.1°C/20.4°C
4/20
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
29.6°C/20.6°C
4/21
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
27.9°C/20.6°C
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