{"id":10188,"date":"2025-12-21T21:11:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T13:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=10188"},"modified":"2025-12-21T21:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T13:11:37","slug":"taiwan-march-2025-day-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/21\/taiwan-march-2025-day-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan March 2025 Day 6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alishan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We woke up super early this morning and arrived at the train station at around 5 am. Shortly, there was a long queue behind us.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

We bought the tickets from Klook in advance. We were here to redeem the actual tickets from the counter. The train was scheduled to depart at 5:50 a.m. There is only one train per day for this sunrise view activity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

The platform was filled with people shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

We were lucky to be in front of a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The train arrived at around 5.15 am, and the staff were inspecting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Here comes our train.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

Managed to get seats as the ride was about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

A few stalls were opened at Zhushan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

This morning was super cloudy. This was the best picture we got. We did not manage to see the sun rise.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

It was disappointing, but there was nothing we could do against the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

Our hotel booking came with a morning buffet breakfast at this restaurant<\/p>\n\n\n

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

Nothing much to shout about except that it was hot and fresh<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After checking out of the hotel, we drove about an hour to Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56), a popular tourist stop.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

There were many stalls here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It’s Taiwan\u2019s highest old street, set along sloping terrain and lined with nostalgic wooden shops selling local specialties<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

\u2014railway bags, tofu burgers, tea, and Alishan pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We bought some pastry from this popular stall to try. It tasted normal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Then we joined the ever-present queue for this donut stall. It tasted much better, and people were buying it by the boxes. We just bought 2 to try.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We then decided to have Railway Bento from the most highly internet-recommended restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It was worth it as the portion was quite big compared to other stalls. It tasted delicious too. There are nature trails around here, but we did not have the time to venture into them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eryanping (\u4e8c\u5ef6\u5e73)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

From Fen Chi Hu (\u594b\u8d77\u6e56), we drove towards Eryanping (\u4e8c\u5ef6\u5e73).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eryanping (\u4e8c\u5ef6\u5e73)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This 1.1\u202fkm mountain trail (approx. 60\u202fmin round\u2011trip) winds through serene bamboo groves, scenic tea plantations, and unique rock formations. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Eryanping (\u4e8c\u5ef6\u5e73)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

To save time, we tried our luck and managed to drive our car to the summit lookout point. Saved us a lot of time and walking. Due to the unfavorable weather, we did not manage to see the sea of clouds here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eryanping (\u4e8c\u5ef6\u5e73)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Please note that the roads are so narrow that they only fit one car at a time, so please watch your speed and drive carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Next was Hinoki Village at Chiayi.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hinoki Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It’s the largest cluster of preserved Japanese-era wooden dormitories in the country. Once housing forestry bureau staff dating back to 1914, the 28 cypress-wood buildings have been revitalized into craft shops, caf\u00e9s, exhibition halls, and immersive spaces for kimono rentals and storytelling<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our hotel for the night, Hsin Hotel, was a short drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The hotel has an outdoor Carousel, a Wedding area, a playground, and a kids’ driving area..<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Adults can rent a bicycle or an electric scooter from the front desk.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

They also have a big and nicely decorated reception area. The Black Bear is their mascot. From afar, you can see a big yellow bear on the top of the hotel too.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Next to the reception, there is a Starbucks coffee outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

As we entered the room, the bathroom was on our immediate right.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It was spacious and nicely decorated.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

As with the other hotels, we usually book a room with 2 double beds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smart Fish (\u6797\u806a\u660e\u6c99\u9505\u9c7c\u5934)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After settling down, we proceeded to Smart Fish (\u6797\u806a\u660e\u6c99\u9505\u9c7c\u5934).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smart Fish (\u6797\u806a\u660e\u6c99\u9505\u9c7c\u5934)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were given a number and asked to wait outside.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smart Fish (\u6797\u806a\u660e\u6c99\u9505\u9c7c\u5934)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our food arrived shortly after we were assigned a table.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wenhua Road Night Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Wenhua Road Night Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Wenhua Road Night Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Wenhua Road Night Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After dinner, we took a walk at Wenhua Road Night Market. As we had eaten, we did not try any street food there.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hsin Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Back at the hotel, we managed to find a vacant lot in the underground parking. There is also a big open parking space beside the hotel. There is no issue with space for this hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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