Miaoli

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 contact information provided the day before was clear, the driver was friendly, and after picking up the luggage, I contacted him by phone. He quickly arrived at the designated pick-up/drop-off point and even helped put the luggage in the trunk. He navigated the route using Google Maps, was a good driver, and the car was comfortable and clean. He was also willing to let me know if I had any special needs. Overall, it was great value for money and highly recommended! 👍🏻

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.

We rented two cars this time, but due to system settings... there was a discrepancy with the store... during this Mid-Autumn Festival holiday... everyone waited for almost an hour to pick up the cars. During this time, there was also an extra charge for full vehicle insurance... the cost of two cars for two days was equivalent to renting another car... haha... but the cars were in good condition, and the air conditioning was cool enough... so it was acceptable. As for fuel and mileage metering, I think it's best to write that in the rental agreement... so consumers can weigh the total cost and avoid exceeding their budget.

Brother Lü was truly a very meticulous tour leader/guide/driver. He drove very safely on the entire mountain road, and I didn't get carsick at all. He also carefully explained each attraction, and every spot was truly beautiful. However, it would have been even better if we could have spent a little more time there. I was very happy with this day trip, and I would definitely choose Taiwan Sightseeing Bus again as my first choice for travel next time.

On the first day, after arriving at the village by private car through the mountains, embark on a 4-5 hour hiking trail through the sacred trees, witnessing firsthand the towering, thousand-year-old red cypress trees (such as the famous "Grandpa Sacred Tree"), and cleansing your mind and body amidst the rich phytoncides and lush green forest. In the evening, check into a mountain village guesthouse and experience the tranquility of the starry night sky and the simple charm of the indigenous tribe. The second day's itinerary continues the cultural and natural exploration, visiting the Zhenxibao Church, built by the Atayal people using only rock and wood, to experience their profound faith and unique indigenous architectural aesthetics; afterwards, walk through the Yulao Viewpoint overlooking the magnificent valley, and visit the Gunkan Rock Suspension Bridge and Neiwan Old Street, bringing this exquisite journey, which combines a phytoncides forest bath with the immersion in Atayal culture, to a perfect end.

A great place for family outings, featuring dinosaurs that kids love, Bubble Paradise.