Two-day tour in Taipingshan | Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area & Jiuzhize & one-night stay at Taipingshan Villa
- Professional drivers will take you from Taipei without the need to transfer or change vehicles.
- Jianqing Nostalgic Trail is the only trail in Taiwan that was selected by CNN as one of the 28 most beautiful trails in the world.
- Taiping Mountain used to be called Miannao, which means dense forest in the Atayal language. It not only contains rich forest resources, but also breeds a variety of ecological landscapes!
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 4 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included, With dinner |
| Transport | Charter car |
Product Info
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- Itinerary Information -
Meeting time: 07:15 - 07:30 (Taipei Train Station) / 08:15 - 08:30 (Yilan Train Station)
Meeting point: in front of East Gate 3 of Taipei Railway Station, in front of Yilan Railway Station (please find the staff wearing Taiwan Tourist Bus vest to report)
Length of trip: 2 days
Return information: Taipei Main Station/Yilan Railway Station
- Attractions -
- The Taipei-Yilan Expressway, also known as the "Chiang Wei-shui Expressway," is Taiwan's first expressway that spans the east and west. The Xueshan Tunnel, formerly known as the Pinglin Tunnel and abbreviated as the Xueshan Tunnel, was included in the Encyclopedia Britannica at the time and was recognized as the longest tunnel in East Asia. Located between 15.2 and 28.1 kilometers on the Taipei-Yilan Expressway, between Pinglin District, New Taipei City and Toucheng Township, Yilan County (two-thirds of it is in Pinglin District and one-third is in Toucheng Township), it runs through the Xueshan Mountains, with a total length of about 12.9 kilometers, and is also a representative of Taiwan's public engineering technology.
- Taiping Mountain is located in Datong Township, Yilan County. It is known as the "paradise on earth". It covers an area of 12,631 hectares and is nearly 2,000 meters above sea level. It is under the management of the Luodong Forest District Management Office. The entire area includes the Nanhu Dashan Mountain Range, Sanxing Mountain Range, and Dabajian Mountain Branch. The park is famous for its preserved original forests including red cypress, cypress, and hemlock. It was once listed as one of the three major forests in Taiwan along with Alishan and Baxianshan. After the government ended the logging business in 1982, it was transformed into the Taiping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area. Due to the great difference in altitude and the subtropical to frigid climate, each forest belt has a variety of tree species and beautiful materials. The rich forest landscape includes subtropical, warm temperate and cold temperate cypress virgin forests, hot springs, Cryptomeria plantations, cypress plantations, waterfalls, lakes, etc.; the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area has different landscapes in each season. It is colorful when the flowers bloom in spring, and there are also changing scenes of red leaf plants in the four seasons. In autumn, the fiery red maple trees bring bright colors to Taipingshan. In addition, mountain cherry blossoms, plums, apricots, Taipingshan white cherry blossoms, etc. also show different styles with the seasons.
The scenery of Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area varies with each season. It is colorful in spring when flowers bloom, and there are also changing views of red leaves in the four seasons. In autumn, the fiery red maple trees bring bright colors to Taipingshan. In addition, mountain cherry blossoms, plums, apricots, Taipingshan white cherry blossoms, etc. also show different styles with the seasons.
Jianqing Nostalgic Trail/Sea of Clouds The scenery is as its name suggests. When the weather clears up after a long period of rain, you can overlook the Lanyang Plain and the majestic Shengling Line. There is often a magnificent and poetic sea of clouds in the afternoon. Sometimes, after being trapped in the white fog for a long time, you will feel a desire to see the weather clear up. This is the origin of the place name "Jianqing".
Cuifeng Lake is very special in shape, surrounded by mountains and surrounded by grass on the shore. Sitting here leisurely, you will feel relaxed and happy. The lake scenery changes in various ways, with spring, summer, autumn and winter leading the trend. When the spring breeze blows, everything is full of vitality. When the spring rain continues, the lake water will be more fresh and refined.
The trolleys in Taipingshan were mainly used to transport logs in the past. Their real name is "mountain timber rail car". There are 16 tracks in Taipingshan, with a total length of more than 100 kilometers. Among them, the Maoxing Line is the section with the most bridges and the most representative of the mountain rails in Taipingshan. The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month are maintenance days. The trolleys will be stopped on those days for mechanical maintenance (if it is a national holiday, the next day will be postponed as maintenance day). 2-day tourists staying at Taipingshan Villa can purchase the first/second class of the next day first (If there is any change, please refer to the on-site announcement of Taipingshan)
Important Info
Reminders
A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
This tour is a shared car tour. You can choose your seat freely on site. You cannot specify a parking space in advance. Please forgive me.
The driver and guide will provide on-board service throughout the entire journey, providing a fixed-point guided tour, and you can visit each attraction freely after arriving.
Due to vehicle scheduling issues, the meeting time and location, as well as the driver and guide contact number will be provided 1-2 days before departure.
Guests staying at Victoria Peak can reserve the first tuk-tuk ride the following morning. (Tickets must be purchased on-site.)
Taipingshan Villa is an environmentally friendly hotel and does not provide disposable items such as bath towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, combs, shower caps, etc.
Taipingshan Villa hot water supply time: 06:00 - 08:00 in the morning / 18:00 - 22:00 in the evening.
In mountainous areas, the emphasis is on simple and honest housing, and the rooms are allocated and arranged by the on-site counter.
This is a light hiking trip, please wear light clothing and outdoor activity shoes and bring rain gear.
Camping, picnicking, smoking and bringing pets into the Taipingshan Forest Recreation Area are prohibited.
If you fail to get on the bus or get off the bus midway due to personal reasons, it will be deemed as automatic abandonment and no refund or make-up ride will be allowed.
Please cooperate if the driver or guide adjusts the itinerary sequence and stay time based on the traffic conditions, festivals or weather conditions on that day.
The alighting point of Taiping Villa is the service station. There are 100 steps to reach the Red Cypress Pavilion, 164 steps to the restaurant and Yunhai Café, 198 steps to reach the Fragrant Fir Pavilion, 273 steps to reach the Taiwan Fir Pavilion, 367 steps to reach the Xiaonan Pavilion and the Cypress Hut, and 496 steps to reach the Zhen'an Temple.
Children under 3 years old: NT$2900 (Includes parking space and insurance; excludes child safety seat: NT$400).
FAQ
Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area offers different scenery throughout the four seasons. In spring, you can admire cherry blossoms and azaleas. The summer is cool and misty, perfect for escaping the heat and enjoying the ethereal landscapes. In autumn, maple leaves turn red, creating a pleasant view. In winter, there's a chance to witness snow. You can choose the season you wish to experience based on your personal preference.
The Jianqing Huai Gu Trail is approximately 2.35 kilometers long. A one-way walk takes about 30-60 minutes, and a round trip takes around 1 to 2 hours. This trail preserves remnants of old railway tracks, with wooden boardwalks or suspension bridges installed over slippery sections. Along the way, you can admire the misty mountain forest scenery, earning it recognition as one of the world's most beautiful paths, well worth savoring.
There are several other noteworthy attractions within Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area. You can visit 'Cuifeng Lake,' surrounded by pristine forests, to experience the tranquility of a high-mountain lake. Ride the unique 'Taipingshan Benben Train' to experience the former logging tracks, or stroll along the 'Maoxing Nostalgic Trail' to appreciate the rich ecology.
If you are not driving, you can take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle bus from Yilan or Luodong to Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area. Alternatively, joining a tour package led by professional drivers and guides is a convenient option, such as a two-day tour that includes private car transfer services from Taipei, eliminating the hassle of planning your own transportation and allowing you to reach the park with ease.
Taipingshan Villa is located within Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, offering a convenient stay that allows you to deeply experience the beauty of the mountains and forests. The surrounding environment is serene, and staying here provides easy access to major trails and attractions. The rooms have a simple style and offer basic comfortable amenities, ensuring a restful night's sleep amidst the forest's phytoncides.
Entrance tickets to Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area are typically for single use. If you are participating in a two-day tour that includes accommodation at Taipingshan Villa, your ticket will be arranged according to the tour package. Booking such packages through KKday allows you to conveniently arrange transportation and accommodation in one go, enjoying a streamlined itinerary planning service and saving the trouble of purchasing tickets and making arrangements separately.
Jiuzezhi Hot Springs is located at the foot of Taipingshan and is known for its unique, mildly alkaline sodium bicarbonate spring, which gives the water a faint milky white color. Visitors can enjoy the fun of boiling eggs in the hot spring or opt for a soak in the pools to relax their body and mind. The natural environment here is beautiful, making it a great place to enjoy forest bathing and hot spring relaxation.
Taipingshan is at a high altitude with significant temperature fluctuations. It is recommended to bring warm clothing, rain gear, and comfortable non-slip hiking shoes. There are many insects in the mountains, so mosquito repellent can be useful. Additionally, to preserve the natural environment, please remember to take your trash with you and help protect this beautiful mountain forest for a pure natural experience.
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