It was the middle day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, from June 19th to 21st, so it was very crowded. We met at Exit 2 (for general vehicles) of Tainan High-Speed Rail Station (departing at 8:45). There was a toilet break along the way (10:00), and then lunch in the old street (11:40-13:00), but because it was high season, we cut it short at 12:25 and left the old street, arriving at Alishan Forest Area around 13:40. This time, the driver guided us, and instead of each of us going to Shenmu Station individually, we went down the mountain together to Shenmu Station by trolley train and on foot, and then returned from Shenmu Station to Alishan Station by trolley train. The temperature was very pleasant, around 20℃, so it wasn't chilly at all. Along the way, we encountered monkeys and passed through majestic trees. The return trip to Tainan High-Speed Rail Station was nonstop and took about 2 hours. Thank you to our driver, Ms. Huang (female), for all your hard work. There was a problem registering with LINE, but afterwards, instructions and changes were easily communicated via LINE (with Chinese-Japanese conversion), which made the experience very comfortable. If I had to mention one thing, it was that there were two of us sitting next to the driver in the front seat, and even for small Japanese people, it was still cramped (in a Mercedes van). Water was provided, and since we had left our luggage at the hotel, it was a comfortable tour for us who were traveling light.
Our driver, Ms. Chen, thoughtfully prepared drinking water early in the morning and provided various considerate services throughout the journey, making us feel incredibly warm and welcome. She was extremely familiar with the routes and attractions, driving safely and smoothly, and also sharing many interesting local stories and travel information. Her extensive experience ensured a smooth and well-planned trip, making us feel very safe and comfortable throughout. This trip to Taiwan was made even more perfect with Ms. Chen's company, and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a car rental service while traveling in Taiwan!
Brother Jiang (Hua Ge'er) guided tour was fantastic! He was witty, humorous, and incredibly professional, with a wealth of knowledge about the geography and culture of Chiayi and Alishan. The itinerary was also very flexible, which was a big plus. I look forward to visiting again!
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Fenqihu Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-10
Fenqihu year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 22–27°C, temperatures gradually warm up, rainfall begins to increase but remains relatively low, with occasional light fog, and pleasant weather. Common activities: Mountain hiking, flower viewing, enjoying the forest's phytoncides. Recommended attire: Light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, comfortable walking shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 28–30°C, hot temperatures, this is the season with relatively more rainfall throughout the year, but overall precipitation remains low, with occasional scattered afternoon showers. Common activities: Evening strolls, enjoying the cool mountain breeze, tasting local specialties. Recommended attire: Short-sleeved shirts, shorts, sun protection, sun hat, light rain gear, spare light jacket.
Autumn (September–November): Average 23–28°C, temperatures gradually become cool and pleasant, with clear and stable weather, reduced rainfall, making it a great time for travel. Common activities: Mountain hiking, photography, tasting local snacks. Recommended attire: Long-sleeved tops, light jackets, light long pants.
Winter (December–February): Average 17–20°C, cool temperatures, this is the driest season of the year, with scarce rainfall and significant day-night temperature differences. Common activities: Enjoying the old street atmosphere, tasting hot food, viewing sea of clouds (if weather conditions permit). Recommended attire: Thick jackets, sweaters, long pants, warm clothing.
Fenqihu climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 24.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 92 mm / Summer humidity: 50-65% / Rainiest month: July
Fenqihu monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
17.7°C
0.5
February
20.2°C
1.2
March
22.3°C
2.2
April
27°C
9.9
May
25.8°C
9.7
June
28.8°C
9.9
July
29.3°C
23.8
August
28.6°C
11.2
September
28.4°C
10.4
October
26.5°C
7.8
November
23.1°C
5
December
18.3°C
0.7
Fenqihu weather for the next seven days
7/10
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
34.4°C/27.5°C
7/11
Saturday
Light rain shower
27.8°C/24.9°C
7/12
Sunday
Sunny
30.4°C/25.9°C
7/13
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
33.3°C/25.6°C
7/14
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
33.4°C/26.9°C
7/15
Wednesday
Light rain shower
32.1°C/26.1°C
7/16
Thursday
Light rain shower
31.4°C/26.9°C
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