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Trip Planner :  Asia  /  Taiwan  /  Chiayi

Chiayi

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Landmarks · Scenic Walking Areas · Gift & Specialty Shops
The provincial city in the county of the same name, Chiayi sits as the gateway to the national scenic mountain area of Alishan. A lively hub in the southwestern plains of Taiwan, Chiayi benefits with from a rich cultural heritage, with its history reaching back as far as 17th century Qing Dynasty. Home to the country annual Wind Music and Stone Carving Festivals, the town resonates with culture. Most visitors on a Chiayi vacation plan to make use of the mountain railway, starting from the city and travelling deep into the surrounding rugged mountain landscape. Use our Taiwan trip planner to plan your trip to Chiayi and other destinations in Taiwan.
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    Popular things to do in Chiayi

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    The Hinoki Village ©
    Landmark
    The Hinoki Village
    East District
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Alishan Forestry Village & Hinoki Village ©
    Scenic Walking Area
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    East District
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Chiayi Park ©
    Park
    Chiayi Park
    East District
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiayi Loco Shed Park ©
    Historic Walking Area
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    East District
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Chiayi

    Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area ©
    Mountain
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    Ren'ai Township
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    Sun Moon Lake ©
    Water Body
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    Yuchi
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    Alishan National Forest Recreation Area ©
    Forest
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    Alishan
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    Hidden gems in Chiayi

    Bei Men Yi
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    East District
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museum of Ancient Taiwan Tiles
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    Museums in Chiayi

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    Shopping in Chiayi

    Showtime Plaza
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    West District
    4.3
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    Bu Dai Harbor Fish Market
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Bu Dai Harbor Fish Market
    East District
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Nice Plaza ©
    Shopping Mall
    Nice Plaza
    East District
    3.2
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    Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall (Chiayi Chuiyang) ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall (Chiayi Chuiyang)
    West District
    3.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Chiayi

    Chiayi Confucian Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Chiayi Confucian Temple
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Suantou Sugar Factory
    Historic Site
    Suantou Sugar Factory
    East District
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Suzhoulian Ancestral Shrine
    Cemetery
    Suzhoulian Ancestral Shrine
    East District
    3.3
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    Chiayi Ren Wu Palace
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    Where to stay in Chiayi

    The Hinoki Village ©
    Chiayi offers a wide range of accommodation to suit every budget. Concentrated downtown around the central train station, options include budget motels, high-rise complexes with panoramic views, and boutique upscale hotels. Head northeast along the central thoroughfare in front of the station toward Hinoki Village for some of city's most popular premium lodging. For those traveling on a budget, hostels are an option; you'll find them scattered across the city in prime locations positioned within convenient walking distance of Chiayi sightseeing.
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