Alishan Little Train, Year of the Dragon Welcome Train One-Day Tour｜Fenchi Lake & Centennial Nostalgic Station (Departing from Taichung/Chiayi/Alishan)

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- Itinerary features -

The 2024 KKday special train Alishan Small Train brings together new experiences at various secret stations and brings you a new five-sense experience.

• Visual "dragons and phoenixes dancing, picturesque scenery": roam the mountains and forests with the train, and explore the century-old station secret Zhuqi Station (ABC route):
  The last stop on the flat section of the Alishan Forestry Railway is also the starting point of the railway’s climbing. This station was built around 1910. It was later renovated and built into a new blue-green landmark. The main body is made of Alishan cypress as the wooden frame. The walls use the traditional Taiwanese construction method of "woven bamboo and mud walls", which is rich in architectural features. , in addition to being a historic site, it is also located within the only important cultural landscape area in Taiwan and has special railway cultural value.
  Jiaoliping Station (BC route):
  Next to the quaint century-old station, there is a century-old ganache store [Xinmao Store] that has been passed down for three generations. It allows tourists to send postcards and visit. Jiaoliping is the center of Renshou Village and retains a strong nostalgic atmosphere. Jiaoliping Station is located near the middle line of the Alishan Forestry Railway. It is nearly a thousand meters above sea level. Seas of clouds often appear. From the station, you can overlook the entire Ruifeng Canyon. The beautiful scenery is admirable.

• Taste "Good luck in the Year of the Dragon, good luck": Taste Fenchihu bento, nostalgic and delicious Fenchihu Station (ABC route): Fenchihu is the largest relay station on the Lintai Mountaineering Line. Due to the natural environment, railway culture and settlement life, It blends together to present a mountain city scene that is different from other places. It is a must-visit popular attraction for tourists visiting the Alishan Mountains. Here, tourists will be provided with Fenchihu lunch boxes to taste more than a dozen delicious dishes.
  
  
• Smell "A cup of dragon, the fragrance is overflowing": Enjoy a cup of good coffee with its unique aroma among the sea of ​​clouds. Alishan is not only the hometown of Taiwan's high mountain tea, but also has become famous for its specialty coffee, which is grown at an altitude of 1,200 meters. The coffee beans are large, full of aroma, smooth, sweet, and slightly sour. Passengers will be given coffee ear bags produced in Alishan to enjoy the ultimate coffee flavor!
  
  
• Hearing "The dragon's sound is flying, resounding through the mountains and forests": Listen to the sound of railway tracks in the mountains and forests, the original sound SPA returns to the original intention of using sound to connect with nature, and feels the scenery of sound with your ears! By going to the Alishan Forest Recreation Area and the Xiaonanmu Forest Trail at Fenqihu Station, you can visit the giant tree trails, listen carefully to the sounds of nature, and combine it with the sound of the railway tracks in the mountains and forests to record the beauty of the journey with sound!
  
  
• Touch "Dragon turns the world around and gets rid of old habits": Experience the scrubbing of Aiyu seeds, and welcome the New Year with the sweet and sour flavor. Where did Aiyu come from? Taiwan's unique Alishan wild jade is rich in pectin. We arrange a jade washing experience at Zhanghaoliao Station. Visitors can put on gloves to touch the real jade, and then get a cup of refreshing and sweet jade.
  
  
  －Itinerary information－
  
  2024 KKday Alishan train departure date:
  January: 01/22, 01/26, 01/29
  February: 02/05, 02/19, 02/26
  March: 03/04, 03/13, 03/26

[Plan A Classic Train Upward Route]: KKday Special Alishan Train & Fenchihu One-Day Tour｜Classic Route (Departing from Taichung/Chiayi)

• Departure route instructions from Taichung:
  07:30～08:00 Depart from Taichung
  -In front of Double Star Hotel, Taichung Railway Station
  -Taichung High Speed ​​Rail Station Exit 7 on the 1st floor (Meeting Point 4)
  "If you are taking the high-speed rail, please arrive at the Taichung High-Speed ​​Rail Station before 08:00 and wait."
  09:00 Chiayi’s new style Wangmei Station - Stop and rest at Zhuqi Station
  09:21 Take the KKday Alishan train at Zhuqi Station
  09:47 Arrive at Zhanghoriao Station - watch the process of making love jade
  11:40 Arrive at Fenchihu Station - Fenchihu Old Street (stay for about 60 minutes, including meal time)
  12:40 Take a special bus to Alishan Forest Recreation Area
  13:30 Arrive at Alishan Forest Recreation Area (stay for about 2 to 2.5 hours)
  16:00 Gather at Alishan Forest Recreation Area and go down the mountain
  20:30 Return to Taichung Fengjia Night Market
  
  
• Chiayi departure route description:
  07:40 Meet at Exit 1 of Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail Station
  08:00 Check in at Chiayi Railway Station
  08:15 Gather in front of Chiayi Railway Station and get on the bus
  08:30 Take the KKday Alishan train and depart on time
  09:06 Arrive at the new-look Ame Station - Zhuqi Station (stay for about 15 minutes)
  09:47 Arrive at Zhanghoriao Station - watch the process of making love jade
  11:40 Arrive at Fenchihu Station - Fenchihu Old Street (stay for about 60 minutes, including meal time)
  12:40 Assemble: Take a special bus to Alishan Forest Recreation Area
  13:30 Arrive at Alishan Forest Recreation Area (stay for about 2 to 2.5 hours)
  16:00 Gather at Alishan Forest Recreation Area and go down the mountain
  18:30 Return to Chiayi Railway Station
  19:00 Return to Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail Station
  
  
  

[Plan B Classic Train Downward Route]: KKday Special Alishan Train & Fenqi Lake One-Day Tour | Classic Downward Route (Departing from Chiayi/Alishan)

• Downward route (full journey) description:
  08:30 Meet at Exit 1 of Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail Station
  09:00 Gather in front of Chiayi Railway Station and take the shuttle bus to depart
  10:30 Arrive at Cross Road Station for free visit
  11:30 Gather in front of Grandma Cao Tsai Kueh at Cross Road and head to Fenchihu Station
  12:00 Arrive at Fenchihu Station - Fenchihu Old Street (stay for about 120 minutes, including meal time)
  13:45 Gather at Fenqihu Station to get on the train
  14:00 Depart on time from Fenqihu Station - take the KKday Alishan train
  14:32 Arrive at Jiaoliping Station
  15:42 Arrive at Independence Hill Station
  16:31 Arrive at Takezaki Station
  17:29 Return to Chiayi Railway Station
  18:00 Take a special bus back to Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail Station
  
  

• Downward route (half way) description:
  10:50 Meeting point: in front of Alishan Tourist Service Center
  11:00 Depart from Alishan Forest Recreation Area
  12:00 Arrive at Fenchihu Station - Fenchihu Old Street (stay for about 120 minutes, including meal time)
  13:45 Gather at Fenqihu Station to get on the train
  14:00 Depart on time from Fenqihu Station - take the KKday Alishan train
  14:32 Arrive at Jiaoliping Station
  15:42 Arrive at Independence Hill Station
  16:31 Arrive at Takezaki Station
  17:29 Return to Chiayi Railway Station
  18:00 Take a special bus back to Chiayi High Speed ​​Rail Station
  
  
  

[Plan C Forest Guided Train Route]: KKday Special Alishan Train Forest Railway Tour (Half-day Tour/One-day Tour)

• Half-day uphill rail tour: Chiayi Railway Station-Zhuqi-Zhanghaoliao-Fengchihu Station
  08:00 Check in at Chiayi Railway Station
  08:15 Meet at Chiayi Railway Station and board the train
  08:30 Take the KKday special Alishan train-depart from Chiayi Railway Station
  09:06 Arrive at the new-look Netmei Station - Zhuqi Station
  09:47 Arrive at Zhanghoriao Station - watch the process of making love jade
  11:40 Arrive at Fenchihu Station and end the half-day tour experience at Fenchihu Old Street
  
  

• Half-day trip down the railway: Fenchihu Station-Jiaoliping-Independence Mountain-Zhuqi-Chiayi Railway Station
  13:45 Gather at Fenqihu Station to get on the train
  14:00 Take the KKday special train from Alishan to Fenqihu Railway Station
  14:32 Arrive at Jiaoliping Station
  15:42 Arrive at Independence Hill Station
  16:31 Arrive at Zhuqi Station-Chiayi New Style Wangmei Station-Zhuqi Station
  17:29 Return to Chiayi Railway Station to end the half-day tour experience
  
  
• One-day round-trip rail trip: Chiayi Railway Station-Zhuqi-Changhaoliao-Fengchi Lake-Jiaoliping-Independence Mountain-Zhuqi-Chiayi Railway Station
  08:00 Meet in front of Chiayi Railway Station
  08:15 Meet at Chiayi Railway Station and board the train
  08:30 Take the KKday special Alishan train-depart from Chiayi Railway Station
  09:06 Arrive at the new-look Wangmei Station - Zhuqi Station
  09:47 Arrive at Zhanghoriao Station - watch the process of making love jade
  11:40 Arrive at Fenchihu Station and end the experience at Fenchihu Old Street
  13:45 Gather at Fenqihu Station to get on the train
  14:00 Take the KKday special train from Alishan to Fenqihu Railway Station
  14:32 Arrive at Jiaoliping Station
  15:42 Arrive at Independence Hill Station
  16:31 Arrive at Zhuqi Station-Chiayi New Style Wangmei Station-Zhuqi Station
  17:29 Return to Chiayi Railway Station to end the one-day experience
  
  
  

－Introduction to itinerary attractions－

• Fenchi Lake Fenchi Lake is the relay station of the Alishan Railway and is the old street with the highest altitude in Taiwan. When you come to Fenchi Lake, you can experience wooden clogs, observe fireflies, enjoy a railway bento, and admire the sacred trees of Fenchi Lake. The houses built against the mountains add to the quaint atmosphere of Fenchi Lake, allowing visitors to experience Taiwan's ancient atmosphere. It is even known as "Jiufen" in southern Taiwan.
  
  

• Alishan Forest Recreation Area Alishan is composed of 18 high mountains. It belongs to the branch of Yushan Mountains and faces the main peak of Yushan across Tongfu River. Currently, Alishan and Yushan Scenic Areas are connected by the New Zhongheng Highway. The sunrise, sea of ​​clouds, sunset, forest and mountain railway are collectively called the Five Wonders of Alishan; Tashan Rock, No. 28 Giant Tree, Ogasawara Mountain, Shuishan Giant Tree, Xianglin Arch Bridge, Ciyun Scenic Spot, Shenyi Waterfall, Alishan Sacred Tree Remains etc., are collectively called the New Eight Scenic Spots of Alishan. Every March and April, the blooming flowers attract tourists in droves.
  
  
• Alishan Train The early Alishan Train was specially designed to carry wood. After the forest conservation policy and the rise of tourism, it has been converted to sightseeing purposes. Currently, there are "Zhushan Line" for watching the sunrise in the park, and "Zhushan Line" going to Zhaoping Station. Numahira Line", and the "Kamimu Line" leading to Kamiki Station.