Yamazaki-go Rift Valley Seasonal Sightseeing Train Package | Tickets & Chinese-language Guide & Special Meals

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- Introduction to the Yamanashi Sightseeing Train -

Open the world, encounter Taiwan's gifts. Open Taiwan, meet the mountain mists and sea breezes. With the sea breeze, hear the gentle sound of the waves. Walk into the mountain mists, see the misty forests swirling around.

- Hualien Chishang Eastern Route -

[Hualien → Chishang] One-way ticket

• Registration time: 09:25 - 09:45
• Check-in location: Hsiung Shih Store (rear station) at Hualien Station (No. 32, Fuyu 2nd Street, Hualien City)
• Check-in instructions: Please check in with the staff at Hualien Station and exchange your ticket before entering the platform to wait for your train.
• Activity duration: Approximately 3 hours (arrival in Chishang at 13:45; actual travel time depends on Taiwan Railways' schedule on the day).
• Shoufeng Station: Located in Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, it is the only railway station in Taiwan's history to use a single Chinese character for its name. The station was renamed Shoufeng in 1946 and was converted into an elevated station in 2015 to coincide with the electrification of the Hualien-Taitung Railway.
  ※ Special Arrangement: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yamazaki-go (Mountain Storm) ship nestled among the mountains and forests.
  
• Yuli Station: Completed in 1917, Yuli Railway Station was the southern terminus of the first phase of the Eastern Railway construction project in Taitung County during the Japanese occupation. In addition to carrying passengers and handling freight transportation, it was also responsible for scheduling train directions, playing an extremely important role.
  ※ Special Arrangement: A guided tour of Yuli's development and evolution led by local cultural and historical workers. ※ Please note: Those not participating are free to explore on their own, but please assemble at the designated time.
  

[Chishang → Hualien] One-way ticket

• Registration time: 14:20 - 14:40
• Registration location: Corridor outside Chishang Railway Station (No. 30, Tiehua Road, Fuwen Village, Chishang Township, Taitung County)
• Check-in guidance: Please check in with the train service staff at Chishang Railway Station and exchange your ticket before entering the platform to wait for your train.
• Activity duration: Approximately 3 hours (arrival in Hualien at 18:12; actual travel time depends on Taiwan Railways' schedule on the day).
• Fuli Station: Located at the southernmost tip of Hualien County, it is an important station on the Taitung Line of the Taiwan Railway. After being renovated by the "Hualien-Taitung New Station Movement", it is famous for its pure white design with the concept of "the granary of the earth", which blends perfectly into the rice paddy scenery of the East Rift Valley. It has won the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Cross-Strait and Four Regions Architectural Design Award.
  ※ Special Arrangement: Local cultural and historical workers will lead visitors on a tour of the evolution of Fuli's development. ※ Please note: Those who do not participate are free to explore on their own, but please assemble at the designated time.
  
• Dongli Station: Located beside Provincial Highway 9 in Fuli Township, Hualien County, the station is surrounded by endless rice paddies, presenting different scenery according to the four seasons, and is known as the most beautiful station in Hualien County.
  ※ Special Arrangement: Enjoy the beautiful view of the rice paddies.
  

- Tainan-Changhua Western Route -

Meal description:

The "Mountain Mist" train's cuisine is prepared by the team at Silks Place Tainan, with the concept of "reading the map of Chianan with your taste buds." It combines the local customs and ingredients of the Chianan Plain with the imagery of a banquet held when the Crown Prince visited Taiwan a century ago, creating an exclusive train feast.

Outbound | Prince's Feast: Inspired by the century-old Crown Prince's Banquet, the dishes use seasonal ingredients such as Guanmiao bamboo shoots, General asparagus, Jiali carrots, Dongshan pumpkins, and Baihe lotus roots. Among them, the "Moonlight Fish Roll" combines milkfish with candied watermelon floss, blending Taiwanese sweet and sour flavors with Japanese pickled flavors, showcasing the delicate layers of the Chianan Plain.

Return Trip | A-She Feast: Based on Tainan restaurant cuisine and the A-She Banquet of Tainan City, this feast presents classic handcrafted dishes. "A-She Elegant Dishes" brings together skillful dishes such as crab balls, mullet roe, and phoenix leg moon-shaped dishes; "Field Field Fragrant Red Crab Rice Cake" is made with red crab, glutinous rice, salted egg yolk and egg crisp, creating a rich aroma that embodies the spirit of a century-old Han banquet.

[Tainan → Changhua] One-way ticket

• Registration time: 08:30 - 08:50
• Registration Location: Waiting Hall of Tainan Main Station (No. 4, Section 2, Beimen Road, Chengda Village, East District, Tainan City (Front Station))
• Check-in guidance: Please check in with the concierge staff at Tainan Railway Station and exchange your ticket before entering the platform to wait for your train.
• Activity duration: Approximately 3 hours (actual operating time depends on Taiwan Railways' scheduling on the day).
• Houbi Station:
  Established in 1901, the station was once an important gateway for local exchanges with the outside world. The station building was damaged in the 1941 Chianan earthquake and was renovated in 1943, becoming the typical wooden station built during the Japanese occupation period that we see today. Although the busyness has subsided with the development of transportation infrastructure, the station building still retains a strong historical atmosphere.
  ※ Special Arrangement: A dedicated guide will explain the station's features.
  
• Dalin Station:
  It is the first green building station in Taiwan, featuring natural ventilation and no air conditioning. As the gateway to the "International Slow City," it perfectly blends environmental technology with the leisurely atmosphere of a small town, making it the first stop for travelers entering Dalin, Chiayi to experience a slower pace of life. *Special Arrangement: After disembarking, please follow the instructions of the onboard staff to participate in a guided tour led by local cultural and historical workers.※ Please note: Those who do not participate are free to explore on their own, but please gather at the designated time.

[Changhua → Tainan] One-way ticket

• Registration time: 13:40 - 14:00
• Registration location: Next to the Taiwan Railway Bento Box at Changhua Station (No. 1, Sanmin Rd., Changle Village, Changhua County, Changhua City)
• Check-in guidance: Please check in with the staff at Changhua Railway Station and exchange your ticket before entering the platform to wait for your train.
• Activity duration: Approximately 3 hours (actual operating time depends on Taiwan Railways' scheduling on the day).
• Shetou Station:
  Built in 1907, the station was established with the opening of the Longitudinal Railway. It is now a third-class station. In its early days, it mainly served the tasks of passenger travel and agricultural product transportation. It is an important node connecting the settlement in southern Changhua with the railway system, and it has witnessed the process of Shetou's gradual development from a rural area into an industrial cluster.
  ※ Special arrangement: A dedicated guide will explain the station's features.
• Ershui Station:
  Opened in 1905, Ershui Station was one of the important stations in the early days of the North-South Railway, and became a key transfer hub due to the branching of the Jiji branch line here. In its early days, Ershui Station not only carried passengers but also served as a distribution center for agricultural products, timber, and other goods, playing a vital role in connecting urban and rural development between the central mountain line and the plains. *Special Arrangement: After disembarking, please follow the instructions of the onboard staff to participate in a guided tour led by local cultural and historical workers.
  Please note: Those who are not participating are free to move around, but please gather at the designated time.