Tour guide professional from the hotel to the train ticket has been arranged to calculate not much more expensive than yourself but bought the convenience do not have to bother yourself worth surviving
A budget-friendly trip can allow you to experience the beauty of Alishan. If the weather is good, you can enjoy the sunrise, sea of clouds, railway, and forest all at once. However, it's recommended to clean the upper luggage racks thoroughly as they tend to be dusty.
Because there were three elderly people in our group who were over 70 years old and moved slowly, we were fortunate to have Ms. Zhang as our driver. She was patient and enthusiastic in explaining things to us, and most importantly, she drove steadily the whole way, ensuring our safety.
Some people might misunderstand just by reading the title, but the train ride is only on the second floor of the branch line between Alishan Station and Zhuping Station, and between Shenmu Station and Alishan Station. Round trip travel between Chiayi and Alishan Station is by car. (The journey between Zhuping and Shenmu is by foot.) However, the driver/guide is fluent in Japanese, so I highly recommend it.
The driver, Chan Shi Wai, was very responsible. The seats were comfortable and clean. The team worked seamlessly to ensure the safety of all passengers. It was a very fulfilling day when we got to Alishan
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Alishan Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Alishan year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 70–77°F, warm and comfortable climate, less rainfall. Common activities: flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 80–82°F, hot climate, more rainfall in July. Common activities: escaping the heat, stargazing. Recommended clothing: breathable clothing, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 71–80°F, pleasant climate, less rainfall. Common activities: maple viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 62–66°F, cool climate, very little rainfall. Common activities: viewing cloud seas, watching the sunrise. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, long pants.
Alishan climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 73.4°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 81 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Alishan monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
62.1°F
0.7
February
66.9°F
1.2
March
70.2°F
2.8
April
77.9°F
9.3
May
76.3°F
8.9
June
80.8°F
7
July
82°F
24.8
August
80.8°F
6.3
September
80.2°F
9.2
October
77.4°F
6.4
November
71.4°F
3.6
December
63.3°F
0.9
Alishan weather for the next seven days
2/2
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
67.6°F/55.3°F
2/3
Tuesday
Sunny
73.8°F/52.4°F
2/4
Wednesday
Sunny
76.7°F/55°F
2/5
Thursday
Sunny
81.2°F/56.6°F
2/6
Friday
Sunny
79.5°F/57.9°F
2/7
Saturday
Sunny
73.2°F/55.7°F
2/8
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
67.3°F/53.5°F
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