Full speed ahead – it is time for some Taiwan trainspotting! From Taitung to Taichung, Hualien to Kaohsiung, Taiwan is famous for its historic railway stations and old train lines that have been preserved and opened as vintage visitor attractions. More modern day Taiwan railway activities include fun themed trains like the Formosa Express Sanrio […]
Category Archives: TRANSPORT
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Jul
Jul
No long railway journey in Taiwan is complete without a Taiwan railway bento box (also known as a ‘bian dang’ 便當). A delicious traveller rite of passage, enjoy a TRA bento box meal bought from the station and enjoy it onboard – best served with epic Taiwan views through the window (and maybe a Taiwanese […]
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Jun
Jun
Kenting 墾丁in Taiwan is known for its blissful beaches, sublime surfing and night-life, not to mention its National Park. The Kenting Express buses from Kaohsiung / Zuoying HSR station depart regularly (every 15 to 30 minutes) and it is less than a 3 hour drive to this tropical paradise. Given its location in southern Taiwan, […]
ALISHAN, CHIAYI, LUXURY, TRANSPORT
Formosensis Train Taiwan – a Journey along the Alishan Forest Railway
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Mar
Mar
One of Taiwan’s top rail journeys and a scenic sightseeing train running between Chiayi and Alishan, we recently rode the Formosensis train 阿里山福森號觀光列車 and it was magical. A luxury forest train in Taiwan with beautiful carriages, fun activities and memorable experiences, this is the best way to take the train along the Alishan Forest Railway […]
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Mar
Mar
Please note as of 1 May 2026 you can no longer purchase bus tickets from Chiayi to Alishan from FamilyMart stores – please visit https://cyhg.fontour.com/en to book. We will be updating this article very soon. The trip from Chiayi to Alishan can be done in several ways but perhaps the easiest and cheapest is to […]
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Feb
Feb
The Sanrio Train has arrived in Taiwan! Launched in January 2025 and replacing the previous Taiwan Disney train, the first Sanrio themed train in Taiwan runs four days a week between Taipei, Hualien, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Chiayi plus many other stops. With eight Sanrio character themed carriages (including a karaoke car!) plus drinks, activities and […]
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Oct
Oct
All aboard the Disney Train in Taiwan! Celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary, the first Disney themed train in Taiwan runs daily between Taipei, Hualien, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Chiayi plus many other stops. With 8 themed carriages (including a karaoke car!) plus drinks, activities and food included, this is one of the best value ways to get […]
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May
May
Using an EasyCard in Taiwan is so simple, as the name suggests. A travel essential for anyone visiting Taiwan, EasyCards are so ‘easy’ to buy and top up. They can be used on public transport, convenience stores, taxis and more. Plus there are so many cute EasyCard designs in Taiwan. EasyCards can be used pretty […]