Attractions in Chiayi

▎Chiayi -  Eryan Ping Trail (阿里山二延平步道)

There are three things must see here, tea fields, sea of clouds, and sunset in Eryan Ping Trail.

It needs some luck to see those amazing view, but walking in Eryan Ping Trail can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a minute.

The trail is quiet easy, 800 meters and take about 50 minutes to look around. There are also observatories on the way.

In winter time, there are more opportunities to see sea of clouds, and waterfall of clouds, attracting lots of professional photographers to chasing beautiful scenes.

▎Chiayi - Shengli Tea Farm (生力農場茶園體驗)

Sheng Li Farm is on Tai 18 Highway (around 56k of Alishan Highway) and at the elevation of 1,250m. The farm is embraced by high mountains and has pleasant weather with Xi-Ding Xiang-Shan Viewing Platform next to it.

http://www.42-5km.com.tw/56km.htm

Xiang-Shan can be seen from the platform, which offers great views from a high position. Tourists can also watch sunrises, rainbows and the famous cloud fall in Xi- Ding here.

▎Chiayi - Alishan Forest Railway Sunrise (阿里山小火車觀日出)

High up in the mountains of Taiwan is a forest filled with old world charm and mystic atmosphere.  Featuring sacred trees, zen spaces, green valleys, world-class sunrises, Japanese-built trains, and seas of cloud hugging high-altitude peaks, the Alishan National Scenic Area is a must-visit destination when planning your trip around this island nation.

As a top tourist draw since the 1920s, hoards of Chinese tourists come here virtually everyday but you’re in for a treat if you decide to come up to Alishan on your own.  The truth is though, planning a trip to this recreational forest isn’t necessarily the easiest.

Part of it is because of the lack of English information and the other part is that there are simply many methods and steps to get to the top.

▎Chiayi - Alishan Forest Trail (阿里日出步道)

There are so many amazing trails to go on so make sure you bring your hiking boots or comfortable trainers! All of them are extremely well sign posted making it super-easy to navigate and the tourist information point in the main square will help you with any questions. They also have maps all along the trails telling you where you are currently. The routes are deep within the forest and open up to some great views along the way.

▎Chiayi - Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院南院)

The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum (NPMSB) is located in Taibao City, Chiayi County near THSR Chiayi Station. Other than the museum building, a man-made lake stands right in the center of the NPMSB compound. A scenic bridge crossing the southern part of the lake leads to the museum’s reception hall on the second floor.

Inspired by three traditional Chinese painting styles - thick ink, "flying white" and ink wash, the NPMSB compound is divided into the sturdy space for display and archival purposes, and the fluid space for public receptions and walk-throughs.

Elements of Chinese, Indian and Persian cultures are woven into a tapestry of Asian civilizations here. The museum building’s two streamlined masses remind visitors of the cultural symbols of dragon, elephant and horse. In continuation of the building’s dynamic style, the scenic bridge looks just like some Chinese cursive script. The bridge’s rhythmic passageway seems to be encouraging visitors to enter the museum, by taking a most unique and comfortable walk

http://south.npm.gov.tw/en-US