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Sun Moon Lake & Alishan: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for November: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
225 km
distance
8.1 h
driving
19
curated stops

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Day 1 Sun Moon Lake → Alishan

4 curated stops
Transit
4h30
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
15.7°C–25.3°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
10.8h
09:00
Lalu Island read more
Spot the serene island rising from the heart of the lake.
50 min · Sun Moon Lake
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10:05
Ci-en Pagoda search map ↗
Admire the elegant Chinese pagoda overlooking the tranquil lake.
50 min · Sun Moon Lake
open: 09:00-16:30
11:10
Wenwu Temple search map ↗
Explore the grand temple halls on the lake's northern shore.
50 min · Sun Moon Lake
16:55
Two Sister Ponds search map ↗
Enjoy the tranquil beauty of two forest ponds and a charming pavilion.
50 min · Alishan
Overnight: Alishan
e.g. Dafeng Hotel · Gao Shan Ching Hotel

Day 2 Around Alishan

2 curated stops
Transit
0h12
Finish
~16:05
Temperature
15.7°C–25.3°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
10.8h
09:00
Giant Trees Trail search map ↗
Walk among ancient, towering cypresses in a peaceful forest loop.
50 min · Alishan
10:05
Greater Tashan Trail search
Climb to a summit for sweeping vistas or a sea of clouds.
300 min · Alishan
15:05
Naromafei Food Court search map ↗
Savor a variety of local soups and stir-fries at vendor stalls.
60 min · Alishan
open: 10:00-20:00
Overnight here
e.g. Dafeng Hotel · Gao Shan Ching Hotel

Day 3 Chiayi

6 curated stops
Transit
2h39
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
15.7°C–25.3°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
10.8h
11:10
Sun-Shooting Tower read more map ↗
Marvel at a tower inspired by a sacred tree, with striking bronze art.
50 min · Chiayi
open: W-Su 09:00-17:00
12:10
Chiayi Confucian Temple read more map ↗
Visit this 1706 Confucian temple, relocated in 1961 within Chiayi Park.
50 min · Chiayi
open: 06:00-21:00
13:10
St. John's Cathedral chiayicath.org.tw read more map ↗
See the impressive cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiayi.
50 min · Chiayi
14:10
Chiayi Old Prison read more map ↗
Tour a former prison now turned museum of Taiwan's prison system.
50 min · Chiayi
open: Tu-Su 09:30-11:30, 13:30-15:30 (closed M)
15:10
Chiayi Municipal Museum read more map ↗
Discover silk wrappings and Islamic jade collections from Qing emperors.
50 min · Chiayi
16:10
Museum of Ancient Taiwan Tiles read more map ↗
View ancient tiles in an old Japanese-era lumbermill building.
50 min · Chiayi
open: W-Su 10:00-17:30
17:00
Wenhua Road Night Market read more map ↗
Indulge in famous Chiayi snacks and delicacies along this night market road.
60 min · Chiayi
open: 17:00-01:00

Day 4 Around Chiayi

5 curated stops
Transit
0h46
Finish
~17:10
Temperature
15.7°C–25.3°C
Rainy days
~7
Daylight
10.8h
09:00
Chiayi Performing Arts Center read more map ↗
Experience performances and exhibitions in this multi-arts park space.
90 min · Chiayi
open: M-F 08:00-17:00
10:55
Tour Japanese-style wooden dormitories and historic buildings.
50 min · Chiayi
open: 10:00-18:00
11:55
Chiayi Park read more map ↗
Stroll through this large park containing several local landmarks.
90 min · Chiayi
14:00
Art Site of Chiayi Railway Warehouse read more map ↗
View local art in a creative space built from a former railway yard.
90 min · Chiayi
open: Last Sa of every month: 14:00 to 17:00
15:40
Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park read more map ↗
Discover community education facilities in this multi-purpose park area.
90 min · Chiayi
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00

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