Taipingshan

The content was plentiful. The bus was comfortable. The tour guide was very nice. The snacks were delicious. Victoria Peak was incredibly beautiful.

Joining a day trip to Taipingshan in Yilan is truly excellent value! 🌿 Taipingshan boasts a beautiful environment with stunning mountain scenery along the way. The air is fresh, and the atmosphere is incredibly comfortable, making it perfect for those looking to escape the city and relax. The itinerary is well-organized, allowing you to visit several attractions in one day without feeling rushed. The tour itself is very affordable, so entrance fees to the forest park and bumper cars are not included, but considering the overall price, it's quite reasonable. Those interested should keep this in mind. Meals are provided by the participants themselves and can be enjoyed at their own pace throughout the trip, offering more flexibility. Special praise goes to our tour leader, "Miao Ge," who was incredibly responsible and attentive, driving very smoothly and making the mountain roads feel very safe. Overall, the itinerary, scenery, service, and transportation were all excellent, offering great value for money! If you want to spend a day exploring Taipingshan and enjoying its natural beauty, I highly recommend this day tour.

I'd always wanted to experience a vintage train ride, and this was finally my chance! I was initially worried about the typhoon and heavy rains in southern Taiwan, fearing it might be canceled or I'd miss the scenery. On August 28th, my husband and I drove from Tainan to Fangliao, and it rained heavily the whole way. I thought all hope was lost… But then, heaven heard my plea! On the way there, the rain stopped or just started to drizzle. Finally, on the way to Taitung, I saw the blue sea I'd been longing for—it was absolutely stunning! It was totally worth it! ☺️ The staff at the Blue Ocean Museum were incredibly kind and helpful, and they settled everyone in order. The itinerary was perfectly arranged! The journey from Fangliao to Taitung takes about 3 hours. There are delicious Taiwan Railway pork rib bento boxes and refreshing sweet fruits to enjoy. There are also small vendors on the Blue Train that you can browse around a bit. The onboard guide was very attentive, explaining the story of the Blue Train's "Relief from Worries" service. The train stops at various stations along the way (Jialu/Dawu/Duoliang/Jinlun/Taimali/Zhiben). The guide also provides specific explanations on and off the train about where to collect stamps and take photos. Knowing that the Blue Train only has fans and no air conditioning, so the windows can be opened, even though it was raining and windy, I still sweated quite a bit! My husband and I are both very sensitive to heat, but we both found the experience unique and fun! Next time, I hope to take the train back from Taitung to Fangliao and see if it's a different experience!