Future Kitchen | Encounter with Mountains and Sea × Melodious Piano Afternoon Tea | 1-Day Nan'ao (Departing from Nangang / High Chair Area)
- Future Kitchen carefully selects local ingredients for its meals and combines them with railway scenery to provide travelers with an innovative travel experience.
- From welcoming passengers at the platform and providing an exclusive 'luggage car' to having service stewards on the train, we offer five-star service and the most prestigious experience.
Sightseeing Tours
| Minimum participant requirement | 10 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included, With Snacks |
Product Info
The design of Taiwan's sightseeing train, Future Kitchen, has won multiple international design awards, including the Good Design Award from Japan, a pioneer in sightseeing train design.
Commissioned by the Taiwan Railways Administration, the train was redesigned by Johnny Chiu, design director of JC Architecture, who completely renovated the carriages, subverting traditional frameworks and introducing innovative concepts.
Inspired by the 'autumn wind,' it showcases a minimalist aesthetic, reinterpreting the 70-year-old Chu-Kuang Express train to create a brand-new travel experience.
Future Kitchen | Future Kitchen Train
1. Dining Carriage: Enjoy Top-Tier Three-Star Chef Cuisine
Sit on warm rattan chairs and high stools, surrounded by an exquisite menu and decor that creates a high-end, sophisticated dining space. Admire the natural scenery along the way while savoring dishes meticulously designed by top three-star chefs. The journey also features rich themed activities, adding surprises and emotions to your trip.
2. Preparation Carriage: The Mobile Culinary Control Center
To provide a complete set-meal experience while the train is in motion, the preparation carriage is modeled after a five-star hotel's central kitchen, with carefully planned space and flow to balance efficiency and productivity. The carriage design continues the style of the dining space, blending natural materials such as stone, metal, and leather, allowing you to glimpse the understated luxury that reflects the beauty of Taiwan through the windows.
3. Visual Color Palette: A Fusion of Old and New Landscapes
Combining the 'Emperor's Train' black, which symbolizes prestige, with the classic orange body of the Chu-Kuang Express, it is as if the rich and varied landscape colors of Taiwan are cleverly integrated into every carriage.
4. Lounge Carriage: Enjoy Comfortable Seating
A bright and spacious area with soft, comfortable velvet sofas allows travelers to take in the magnificent scenery of Taiwan through large panoramic windows, enjoying every part of the journey in a relaxed and cozy manner.
5. Bar Carriage: Savoring Food and Scenery
In the uniquely styled bar carriage, taste exquisite Taiwanese snacks and drinks, enjoy a relaxed and free travel time, and let the scenery and your taste buds set off together.
6. Bar Carriage: Savoring Food and Scenery
In the uniquely styled bar carriage, taste exquisite Taiwanese snacks and drinks, enjoy a relaxed and free travel time, and let the scenery and your taste buds set off together.
Mingri kitchen train formation
Mingri kitchen and dining compartment
The dining car for this group is located in the high chair area (high chairs have no backrests and are not suitable for elderly people to sit for long periods of time. Please consider your own physical condition if you wish to register.)
Purchase Notice
【Ordering Instructions】
1. This tour is a special train for Mingri Kitchen. Whether the tour can proceed depends on the actual seating arrangements and Taiwan Railways.
2. If the itinerary needs to be changed for any reason, it will be replaced with an itinerary of the same standard or meals. We apologize for any inconvenience.
3. The high chairs have no backrest and are not suitable for prolonged sitting. Please consider your personal circumstances before registering.
4. To maintain quality, we regret that we cannot accept children under the age of 8.
5. Smoking is prohibited on the vehicle; please drink alcohol in moderation. A cleaning fee will be charged if pollution is caused.
6. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements when registering so that arrangements can be made.
7. If there are birthday celebrations or other activities during the meal (such as cutting a cake or bringing your own drinks), a service charge and corkage fee (approximately NT$1,000 to NT$2,000) will be charged, subject to the on-site quotation.
8. Passengers should keep their tickets as proof of boarding throughout the journey. Please keep them safe, as they cannot be reissued if lost.
9. The itinerary is based on the tour guide manual and may be adjusted according to the number of participants and operational needs.
10. This product is a package tour; no refund will be given if the traveler chooses to forgo any part of the tour.
11. In case of unforeseen circumstances or safety issues with the railway, the itinerary will be adjusted according to the arrangements of Taiwan Railways Administration.
12. There are currently no accessible spaces on the train. Please take note of this beforehand.
13. The event will provide invitations, travel brochures, etc. Please complete your registration 14 days before departure. Late registrations will be provided in electronic or temporary versions, and no replacements will be issued.
14. Passengers with mobility difficulties, those aged 70 or above, or those with chronic illnesses should inform us of this.
15. For safety and smooth travel, individuals with mobility impairments must travel in pairs or more and undergo an assessment before registering. If this is notified after registration, an additional arrangement fee will be charged.
16. Mingri Kitchen will arrange transportation based on the number of passengers, which may be Lion Bus, local tour bus (3 or 4 rows of seats), or 9-seater minivan.
Reminders
The minimum number of participants required for the tour is 10. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum required number, the tour will be cancelled, and an email notification of cancellation will be sent 3 days before the departure date.
This product is a package itinerary. No refund will be given if the passenger cancels the product due to personal reasons. Please be aware of this in advance.
Mingri Kitchen-related tour products will include an invitation letter, customized travel brochure, and identification card. Please register at least 14 days prior to departure. If you register within 14 days of your departure date, you will be provided with an electronic brochure, temporary tickets, and identification card instead of the customized documents (which are equivalent to the above). No additional documents will be required. Please be aware of this in advance.
This itinerary will be arranged according to the time and number of trips. The actual content will be based on the tour brochure. To ensure smooth operation, some days will be arranged in a staggered schedule. The order of the itinerary will be adjusted based on the actual number of participants. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Some railways may sometimes be closed or unable to operate normally due to temporary conditions, safety considerations, etc., and the itinerary will be adjusted or other alternative options will be taken according to the instructions of the Taiwan Railway Administration.
For some outdoor tours, if rain or other adverse weather conditions occur, the company reserves the right to change or adjust the itinerary to ensure passenger safety and smooth operation. Please be informed in advance.
Our company complies with the relevant regulations of the Tourism Bureau and signs travel contracts with passengers. For detailed cancellation policies, please refer to the "Standardized Domestic Travel Contract." The above notification date is based on normal business hours as announced by the Bureau of Personnel and Administration. Any delay beyond this date will be calculated the next business day. Please understand.
Cancellation Policy
- For cancellations made at least 41 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 5% will apply
- For cancellations made 31 to 40 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 21 to 30 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
