{"id":10129,"date":"2025-12-20T23:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T15:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=10129"},"modified":"2025-12-20T23:14:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T15:14:04","slug":"taiwan-march-2025-day-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/taiwan-march-2025-day-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan March 2025 Day 5"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hotel Initial-Tainan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Breakfast this morning was similar to yesterday’s, with some slight variations. Nevertheless, we ate it and checked out the hotel to proceed to our next destination.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Deyuanpi Holland Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The first destination was Deyuanpi Holland Village. It is a scenic retreat that mimics a European countryside postcard. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Deyuanpi Holland Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Featuring windmill<\/p>\n\n\n

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Deyuanpi Holland Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A picturesque Van Gogh\u2013style suspension bridge<\/p>\n\n\n

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Deyuanpi Holland Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Giant wooden clogs<\/p>\n\n\n

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Deyuanpi Holland Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

And tulip displays. Free to enter and open year-round, it hosts seasonal events like the Windmill Festival, Oktoberfest-style gatherings, and water-sports weekends that draw visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Deyuanpi Holland Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The average time spent here is 30 – 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The next place we visited was the Arwin Rose Factory. There is both an outdoor and an indoor area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

You can find many species of Roses here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

There were also several themes within the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

European-style garden.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We then proceeded to the indoor area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The indoor area comprises Cosmetics products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arwin Rose Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There is also a restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

As we drove uphill towards Alishan, the road became mistier.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shermuh International Tourist Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Managed to arrive at Shermuh International Tourist Hotel by 3.30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shermuh International Tourist Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The check-in process was efficient and completed quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shermuh International Tourist Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were given the unit on level 3, and there was no lift!!!!!! However, the housekeepers came and helped us bring up the luggage. And this one carried two luggage in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shermuh International Tourist Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were allocated a double-bed room.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shermuh International Tourist Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

With a standing shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This is the Alishan internal train station. We came here to redeem the tickets for the next sunrise ride, but the counter was closed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Working backward, we will need to be at the station at around 5 am.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We followed the map and started our journey here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Walk along the wooden walkway provided.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Alishan is famous for its tall and majestic trees.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We took the route towards the Sister Ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were in time to view the sea of clouds at \u7720\u6708\u7dda\u666f\u89c0\u53f0.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The actual view was much better than the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

There is also a Sakura garden in Alishan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We arrived at the Elder Sister Pond at around 5.30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The sun was setting as we made our journey back.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We ordered takeaway from this restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our dinner for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breakfast this morning was similar to yesterday’s, with some slight variations. Nevertheless, we ate it and checked out the hotel to proceed to our next destination. The first destination was Deyuanpi Holland Village. It is a scenic retreat that mimics a European countryside postcard. 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