Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alishan Township travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alishan Township

With a population of 500, Alishan Township is the largest city in Chiayi County, Taiwan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alishan Township to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alishan Township

Alishan Township in October
Estimated hotel price
$302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alishan Township in October
Estimated hotel price
$302
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alishan Township in August, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 910 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Alishan Township, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Alishan Township

Plane

Although Alishan Township doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taichung City ChingChuanKang (RMQ), which is located 85 km from Alishan Township. The shortest flight to Alishan Township from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 30h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Alishan Township is to pick up a car hire from Taipei City, which is about 184 km from Alishan Township. You’ll find branches of Good Car Rental and CHIH-HANG Car Rental, among others, in Taipei City.

Plane

Although Alishan Township doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taichung City ChingChuanKang (RMQ), which is located 85 km from Alishan Township. The shortest flight to Alishan Township from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 30h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Alishan Township is to pick up a car hire from Taipei City, which is about 184 km from Alishan Township. You’ll find branches of Good Car Rental and CHIH-HANG Car Rental, among others, in Taipei City.

Airports near Alishan Township

TNNTainan City
RMQTaichung City ChingChuanKang
KHHKaohsiung City

Airlines serving Alishan Township

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (141 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alishan Township

Hiring a car in Alishan Township

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Alishan Township (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.80 and $23.74.

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Alishan Township (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.80 and $23.74.

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