Alishan:Taipei The Alishan Forest Railway is set to offer five exclusive tours in December, allowing passengers to experience the breathtaking autumn foliage from a historic steam locomotive and carriages crafted from Taiwan cypress.
According to Focus Taiwan, the tours are priced at NT$3,250 (approximately US$100) per person and are limited to 100 passengers per trip. Scheduled for December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, these tours will depart from Alishan Station, making stops at Zhushan and Erwanping stations before returning.
The tour package includes train tickets, meals, a guided tour, admission to the recreation area, and a souvenir. Reservations for the first tour will open at 10 a.m. on November 17. All tours will be led by Huang Yuan-ming, an Alishan nature photographer and administrator of the Facebook page "Walking in the Clouds in Alishan."
During the tours, passengers will have opportunities to disembark at Duigaoyue and Zhushan stations to capture images of steam locomotive No. 31 amidst the vibrant foliage. Additionally, at Erwanping Station, passengers can observe the steam locomotive maneuvering on a wye track.
Ticket reservations must be made online at the official Alishan Forest Railway website, as they will not be available for purchase at station counters. Bookings open 15 days prior to each tour date, starting at 10 a.m. More information can be found on the railway office's official website and Facebook page.
