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Chiayi

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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. Add Chiayi and other Taiwan destinations to your travel plans using our Taiwan trip planner.
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    Top tours near Chiayi

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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 Linye Village & Huiyisenghuo Village ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Alishan Linye Village & Huiyisenghuo Village
    East District
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Chiayi Park ©
    Park
    Chiayi Park
    East District
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park ©
    Landmark
    Alishan Forest Railway Garage Park
    East District
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Chiayi

    Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
    Taibao
    3.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Alishan National Forest Recreation Area ©
    Forest
    Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
    Alishan
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fenchihu Old Town ©
    Other
    Fenchihu Old Town
    Zhuqi
    3.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jan Fu Sun Fancy World ©
    Theme Park
    Jan Fu Sun Fancy World
    Gukeng
    3.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Chiayi

    Singang Fenqtain Gong
    Landmark
    Singang Fenqtain Gong
    West District
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museum of Ancient Taiwan Tiles
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of Ancient Taiwan Tiles
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jiayi Lan Pond Dam Scenic Area
    Dam
    Jiayi Lan Pond Dam Scenic Area
    East District
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiayi Sherih Tower
    Observation Deck
    Chiayi Sherih Tower
    East District
    3.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Chiayi

    Yujheng Museum
    Specialty Museum
    Yujheng Museum
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    J18-Chiayi City Historical Relic Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    J18-Chiayi City Historical Relic Museum
    East District
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiayi City Koji Pottery Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Chiayi City Koji Pottery Museum
    East District
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chiayi Municipal Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Chiayi Municipal Museum
    East District
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Chiayi

    Chiayi Cultural & Creative Industries Park ©
    Park
    Chiayi Cultural & Creative Industries Park
    East District
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jiayi Botanic Garden
    Garden
    Jiayi Botanic Garden
    East District
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    228 Memorial Park ©
    Park
    228 Memorial Park
    East District
    3.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Chiayi Jhong Jheng Park
    Park
    Chiayi Jhong Jheng Park
    East District
    3.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Chiayi

    Bu Dai Harbor Fish Market
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Bu Dai Harbor Fish Market
    East District
    1.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Showtime Plaza
    Shopping Mall
    Showtime Plaza
    West District
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Nice Plaza ©
    Shopping Mall
    Nice Plaza
    East District
    3.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall (Chiayi Chuiyang) ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall (Chiayi Chuiyang)
    West District
    3.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Chiayi

    Alishan Linye Village & Huiyisenghuo 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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