2025 East District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 The Chiayi University Botanical Garden is located behind the Lantan Campus of Chiayi University. The main body of the botanical garden is a semi-spherical greenhouse exhibition hall that emphasizes the plant communities with the imagery of native forests and stream banks. Inside the botanical garden, there is a waterfall plant area that imitates a rock mountain, as well as a variety of tropical and subtropical tree species such as the 12-meter-high hairy persimmon, the silver-leafed iron tree, the maple persimmon, the ivory tree and the soft-haired persimmon. The entire greenhouse exhibition hall starts from the bottom viewing route and follows the winding upward path to the top of the exhibition hall. Different varieties of flowers, plants and trees can be seen at each different bend or along the route. Many butterflies can also be seen flying in the hall. Different viewing positions bring different surprises. In addition to its beautiful environment, the botanical garden also has multifunctional uses such as research, extension, teaching and education.

The Sleeping Forest is located in the East District of Chiayi City, near Beimen Station and Hinoki Village. This is a miniature forest park where all the little animals appear to be sleeping, making them incredibly adorable. Inside the forest, you'll find white bears, pink elephants, gray penguins, tawny leopards, owls, and other cute animals. Although the park is small, it attracts many visitors and fans who come to take photos and check in. The forest is lush with towering trees, providing a cool and pleasant environment even on sunny days. It's a great spot for sightseeing and relaxation.

Locals highly recommend the xiao long bao. You have to line up as soon as the restaurant opens. After you order, the waiter will tell you which table to sit at. There are many seats and the turnover rate is high, so you don’t have to wait too long. The xiao long bao has a thin skin and lots of soup. If you come here for the first time, you can order both the xiao long bao and the steamed dumplings to try. The meatball soup has egg shreds, which is quite special (I haven’t had it in the north). It’s only 30 yuan and it’s full of ingredients.

#Register for February Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 Shanyangzi Food Base is a new food landmark in Chiayi. It brings together many local famous stores and new brands. It is located on Daya Road, Chiayi, and provides a rich variety of food choices. There were live performances by street performers, and during the Spring Festival check-in event, there were games to give away Spring Festival couplets/stickers. The toilets were clean, and the relaxing atmosphere was great. Address: No. 730, Section 1, Daya Road, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan #TaiwanTravel #ChiayiAttractions

#10月好去地方2024 In the downtown area of ​​Chiayi, next to the Hinoki Forest Village and opposite the Beimen Station, it is actually called a park, but I think it is also quite appropriate to define it as an installation art area. Cute animals are sleeping in expressions and postures, sitting, lying, and on trees, etc., waiting for you to discover. Address: No. 239, Gonghe Road, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan, China #TaiwanTravel #100TravelWays

A local Chiayi snack recommended by a popular TV show. The boss enthusiastically and carefully prepares The Paper Cuisine. Because I didn’t make a reservation, I didn’t get to eat The Paper’s luxurious seafood rice bowl. However, I still had the boss’s signature braised pork rice, fresh oyster eggs, and ancient-style rice. Vegetable tail soup, pig's blood soup, super large and fresh oysters, braised pork rice with a slight sweetness, which is my favorite taste. I joined the boss and made an appointment with the boss next time I go to Chiayi, and I will make a reservation for the luxurious seafood 丼😁😁😁

The barbecue sauce is really the soul. You can taste the owner’s care in every bite! The boss is really real and says what he thinks! The point is that the price is fair! There is also air conditioning inside! This is a must-visit late-night snack shop! There are also many wines to choose from. You need something to go with your barbecue! This is a shop worth visiting twice! Recommended: Minors are not allowed to drink, so the wine is mosaiced. Haha #BBQ #Chiayi #InsomniaBBQ #100 Ways to Travel

Basic Information about the Restaurant Address: No. 300-3, Minquan Road, Chiayi City 600 Business Hours: 13:00~19:00 Specialty cakes require a five-day advance order Regarding the recent quality of cafes in Chiayi, I really must commend them. It feels like a little Tainan, with exquisite small shops slowly rising. I personally quite like the seats by the window, reminiscent of scenes from movies, the bustling streets highlight the leisurely pace inside the cafe. Chocolate Brownie Don't be fooled by its small size, it tastes very rich. It uses 70% French chocolate, and Canadian maple syrup, as well as dry white brandy in its creation. It's not overly sweet when you eat it. The cakes here have it all - color, aroma, and taste!! Super love

Futian Information Address: No. 168, Zhongshan Road, East District, Chiayi City (Next to Leninger Burger) Opening hours: Monday to Friday 13:00~21:00 Saturday and Sunday 12:00~21:00 Pet-friendly restaurants (Please remember to use a basket or bag for your pet) No smoking, no outside food A cleaning fee of 10 yuan per person will be charged I ordered a cup that day. A cup of Valrhona cocoa 120 yuan, hot/half sugar A cup of fresh milk tea 110 yuan, iced/no sugar A cup of fresh milk tea 110 yuan, ice/half sugar A cheesecake, forgot the price A lemon tart costs 140 yuan Fresh milk tea portion You can taste the aroma of tea and milk. It's quite good, it's neutral I personally recommend adding sugar... Sweetened milk tea is decorated with sugar flowers (so beautiful) The cocoa flavor is very strong Half sugar is very suitable for cakes Half-sugar Valrhona cocoa has a bitter taste It tastes like an adult. The first time I ate this lemon tart was when a friend brought it to me. I think it looks beautiful and tastes delicious The cream in the lemon tart tastes like sugar Compared with the fresh cream of ordinary cakes It tastes more like whipped egg whites. Lemony flavor In addition to the lemon flavor, there is also a hint of cinnamon The point is that it is sour but not pungent. It is a dessert that will make you want to eat more after finishing it. The cheese tower tastes very fragrant The taste is relatively light Not sweet or salty but very dense The crust is crispy and fragrant People who don't like sweets Highly recommend this dish The exterior looks like a Japanese building Painted with light yellow paint The overall feeling is very comfortable~~~ There are also green plants outside the building! ! A clear feeling I personally like it very much~

address: No. 122, Nanxing Road, East District, Chiayi City Tel: 05-2235969 Opening hours: 11:00~14:30 17:30~21:30 Closed on Tuesday Let’s talk about the soup first. Choose the medium spicy hotpot on the day It's really spicy and fragrant. It's strong enough. Recording YouTube videos while eating His mouth is swollen like Tony Leung Chiu Wai (ﾉಠдಠ)ﾉ︵┻━┻ But I just can't help eating - Next, let's introduce the "Koumo" soup base I really want to call me A Ma! This soup is cooked with ginger and shiitake mushrooms The more you cook it, the better it tastes. Very suitable for dining with elders. I thought the spicy jelly appetizer would be sour But it doesn't actually taste good. On that day, I added some spicy soup to mix. Spicy taste is more delicious~ The sweet potato vermicelli shipped from Taiwan is a must-order Because Laixiang Yueyue doesn't eat You really can’t eat it in Taiwan! ! ! (Rare Sichuan Classic GET) - Although it looks very similar to Taiwan's slats But it is more elastic and less prone to rot. Throw it into the spicy hot pot and it's eaten up in a few seconds (I only ate two つ´Д`)つ) The sauce portion The store said that the spicy hot pot Recommended with special sauce That is peanut powder + coriander + Houttuynia cordata - But I personally use Soy sauce + Shacha sauce + coriander + chopped green onion The above basic hot pot ingredients But with the unique Houttuynia cordata in the store ♡´･ᴗ･`♡ Delicious~ The first time I ate Zhe Er Gen The taste is very special We have all arrived at Xiangyueyue You should try flavors you don’t normally get!

Address: No. 16, Chuiyang Road, East District, Chiayi City 600 Opening hours: Weekdays 11:00~14:30 17:00~21:30 Hong Ding Teppanyaki Divided into first floor and second floor Meals on the day are on the first floor After eating, before leaving, Xuanxuan went upstairs to take photos This table is so beautiful A teppanyaki restaurant decorated like a bar Next time I come, I will reserve a seat on the second floor! Hongding Teppanyaki is the first choice for Chiayi ladies In addition to the high-quality and fresh ingredients Hongding Teppanyaki insists on not adding MSG or butter Use top quality olive oil for cooking and frying This time, my brother and I ordered Carefully selected Angus short ribs, 580$ Cherry duck 650$ All come with shrimp rice, garlic squid, and seasonal fish and sea bass soup, corn chowder and black bean tea Shrimp Rice Bowl with Double-Cooked Egg A poached egg with two yolks It is said that it is easy to produce double-hearted eggs only if the nutrition is sufficient. The shrimp meat is made of white shrimp without any foaming agent. The boss insists on natural Every day at 1 a.m., go to Beigang Fishery Market to grab the goods At 3 or 4 in the morning, they go to Donggang to grab fish. Persistence in cooking You can taste it in every bite The fish dish we had this time was silver pomfret. The meat tastes fresh and tender The key point is that the chef is skilled in frying fish The meat is fried tender but not falling apart The skin is crispy and fragrant With sautéed beets Also known as Komatsuha in Japan It contains twice as much calcium as milk! Another person highly recommends this dish of Dongshi oysters Really cheap, fresh and big Amazing CP value Every oyster is so plump It's about the size of my thumb! (⊙ꇴ⊙) The cherry duck I ordered was really delicious I've really eaten the amazing cherry duck. I feel like the cherry duck I ate in the past They are all so inferior. (ˇ⊖ˇ) The cherry duck in the red pot is fried very tender Not dry and astringent A small piece that won't shrink Tender and smooth taste The more you chew the gravy in your mouth, the more delicious it tastes. Highly recommended Finally, let me introduce this flaming banana Super Powerful If this dish can be taken out I must always use the time before work Hurry and take away Enjoy it slowly, one sip at a time, until you get off work (♡´౪`♡) These bananas are grown by the boss's father. Authentic Chiayi Zhuqi bananas Banana scent Sweet taste without getting greasy Flame Banana uses sorghum to start a fire So this dish will have a little wine aroma But there is no smell of alcohol at all! And the banana is wrapped in three layers A layer of flour and a layer of egg liquid Finally, coat it with bread crumbs before frying it on the iron plate Anyway, I love this dessert.