Chiayi

I was happy to see the Chinese cabbage, which I couldn't see during my last business trip. Entry was smooth, and the view from the restaurant was also great.

It was as comfortable as Japan's Shinkansen bullet train. I was glad I could use it at half price for a one-way trip. Booking was also smooth.

The tour guide service was excellent; the driving was smooth, the vehicle was clean and tidy, and the itinerary for the attractions was well-organized.

It was really breathtaking to see the sunrise and the Alishan tour was amazing. The tour guide is so knowledgeable and interesting. Can really connect with the group. They also arrange transport to send us to High Speed Rail at the train station. Thumb up for the tour

The contents were plentiful, including a railway bento box and a miniature train; it was great, and the timing was perfect.

Getting the KKday travel pass is easy, but the process of specifying dates and seats on the High Speed ​​Rail website afterwards is a pain! First of all, even though there's a Japanese language option, it doesn't work, and there are a lot of question marks when watching YouTube videos. When I tried to book on my PC while switching between YouTube and the High Speed ​​Rail website, my reservation disappeared 😱. After overcoming all that, I finally got the pass and exchanged it for a ticket at the local counter! Once I cleared the seat selection, it was really comfortable with unlimited rides! I wish the KKday website would add a much more detailed explanation of how to do this on the High Speed ​​Rail next time.

I also participated in a tour in January, so this was my second time. I feel bad about the difficulty of communication on local tours because I don't speak Chinese (and my English is quite shaky), but when I participated in January, I was able to communicate fairly well using a translation app on my phone, so this time I also informed them in advance that I couldn't speak the language before signing up. I usually go alone wherever I can (I've been to Alishan once by Taiwan Tourist Shuttle bus), but tours are definitely more efficient for sightseeing. Our driver this time, Wang Wang, used LINE's translation function to communicate frequently in the group chat, and he also shared a lot of local information during the hike, which made it incredibly enjoyable. Thank you so much for your kindness. The group from Hong Kong who were in the same car were also very cheerful, and we had a wonderful day. Alishan truly has beautiful scenery, and walking there feels like a cleansing experience. It has become a precious memory.

Both the sweet and savory meals were delicious, and the train stopped twice to explore, listen to historical stories, and take photos of Turtle Island. The interior of the train was upscale and comfortable, and the service staff were very friendly.