[2025 Chiayi County Attraction] Travel Guide for Fenqi Lake (Updated Mar)

﹆Address: Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County ﹆Business hours: 06:00-21:00 ﹆Tel: 05-259-3900 One of the clichés in Taiwan’s mountainous areas Although it’s cliché, it’s still worth a visit Because it’s a classic among classics(?) We drove here this time But I personally recommend that you must take the train at least once in your life It’s also suitable for taking the elderly and children to ride Enjoy the scenery along the way together It should be because it’s also in the mountains I think the layout of the entire old street is very similar to Jiufen Old Street!! There are also many slopes, which are less friendly I was tired before I finished walking and was very afraid of falling Some walkways are also very narrow The old street also has a traditional mosquito movie theater to experience on weekends Then I encountered a dog that was not moving and was surrounded by a group of people I thought it was cold It turned out to be sleeping, and it changed to a strange sleeping position

Come to Fenchihu Station in Alishan and take some beautiful photos on the railway. You can also watch the train coming into the station at a fixed time and take photos to commemorate the experience. There is also the railway bento in Fenchihu. The decoration of the store is very similar to that in a train carriage. Eating the pork chop bento in it will make you feel more nostalgic. The old streets of Fenqihu are bustling with people, all busy looking for that nostalgic taste, childhood toys, snacks, wooden toys, etc. The one with the most people lining up is the Centennial Cypress Donuts, which got its name because it is next to the entrance of the Cypress Forest Wooden Boardwalk. Even on a hot day, there were still a lot of people lining up. I was attracted by the fragrant sweet and creamy donuts wafting from afar, and I bought 10 in one go! It's so satisfying to eat freshly baked food right away!

Speaking of Fenqihu, what really impressed me was that there were a lot of cats! (There are also many in Alishan) If you are a railway fan, Fenchihu is a must-visit place, because you can legally take photos on the tracks, and there is a place where trains are displayed. If you wear a cheongsam and take a photo of a steam train here, it will be very retro. The garage is free to enter and exit. If you are a backpacker and don't plan to stay here, you can leave your packages at the train station. There are many lockers here, so you won't be a burden when you go shopping. The first thing that comes to everyone's mind when visiting Fenchihu is the bento. Every traditional bento here is classic and has its own characteristics. I personally recommend the Nostalgic Restaurant, which tastes very much like my grandma's. If you want to try other things, there are also Tomahawk Pork Chops and a variety of bento. You can give them a try. I have eaten almost all of them and there is no bad one. If you have a small appetite like me, you can also have some snacks. I highly recommend: brown sugar Q cakes and donuts. They are suitable for gifts or for yourself. The most important thing is that they have a high CP value, are cheap and delicious. The streets of Fenqihu are not big, but it is recommended to walk on the small paths beside it at daybreak (don’t walk at night because it is very dark and there are no street lights). You may discover a tribe and a bamboo forest, another fairyland. There are really a lot of cats and dogs here, and they are all very friendly. You can pet them as you like with a cat bar. If you like to pet cats, you can come here and take a look. Most of them are lazily basking in the sun, and you can capture good angles at any time. Because of the high mountains, even if the sun comes out it is not very hot and it is almost always cool, so it is a very good choice to escape the summer heat. If you don't like climbing and are too lazy to challenge Alishan, you can come here. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the main street. It is not too steep and you can rest in the middle. Moreover, if you stay here, you can open the window in the morning and see the sunrise. If you are too lazy to climb and are out of breath, I really recommend staying here! Address: No. 168-1, Fenchihu, Zhonghe Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County Business hours: 24 hours open (but it is recommended not to walk around except the old street after dark) Price: Free admission #Good places to go in the hot summer #Good places for families

#Taiwan Attractions This time we introduce you to a place called Fenqi Lake located in the middle of Alishan, this is located on the Alishan railway, is a mid-way station, here does not occupy a large area, but very characteristic, because you can walk on the railway to take pictures, and nearby also has a characteristic old street, built on the mountain, can be comparable to Jiufen, and can enjoy the most famous sunrise and cloud sea in Alishan. How to get there: Take the Taiwan Railway to Chiayi Station and transfer to a bus or taxi

Address: No. 117, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, 604 Environment/Facilities: There are two famous donuts in Fenqihu, Centennial Cypress and Aliang, but the locals prefer Aliang! The two stores are located in the old street behind the station. You really can’t find them without Google! Ah Liang is quite considerate. You can make a reservation and get a number plate. The store will probably tell you the time, and then you can pick it up. Features - Original, cheese, chocolate, strawberry flavored freshly baked donuts! It doesn't taste like bread at all, and each piece has a dense and chewy texture! The most important thing is that it is very hot when it comes out of the oven. Price per person: 25 yuan per piece, buy 10 and get 1 free Rating: 95 points

#Chiayi Sakura It's a chilly spring day. We set foot on the mountain path leading to Fenchihu in Chiayi. Amid the clouds and mist, cherry blossoms quietly bloom, adding a touch of elegant pink poetry to this nostalgic town. Walking slowly along the railway, Yoshino cherry and mountain cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the petals fall in the wind, gently embellishing the old wooden station and winding stone roads, as if wrapping the entire town in the tenderness of spring. Travelers come in groups of three or two, some strolling under the cherry trees, some stopping to take pictures to record the spring scenery in the mountains. As the breeze blows, the cherry blossoms and clouds interweave into a dreamy picture. The whistle of an old train slowly approaching in the distance adds a touch of nostalgia to this quiet cherry blossom forest. In the afternoon, stroll to the old street, taste a bowl of hot Fenqihu bento, look out the window at the trees full of flowers, and feel the unique tranquility and comfort of spring. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the pink sea of ​​flowers, which contrasts beautifully with the green mountains in the distance. I stood there quietly, deeply treasuring the beauty of the cherry blossoms hidden in the mountains, and looking forward to visiting Fenchihu again next time and meeting spring again in the clouds and mist.

Day 4 **Morning: Tainan → Chiayi → Alishan** 1. **Take the train from Tainan to Chiayi** - After arriving at Chiayi Railway Station, go directly to Alishan Forestry Railway Station. 2. **Take the Alishan Train** - **Time**: Depart at 10:00, arrive at Alishan at 14:56. - Remember to purchase your tickets on the official website 14 days in advance. - The scenery along the way is breathtaking, with magnificent mountain and forest views and winding railway tracks. 3. **Stay at Fenchihu for 1 hour** - **Special food**: Taste the famous **railway bento** and refreshing **Aiyu ice** of Fenchihu. - **Souvenirs**: Fenqihu wasabi sauce is a local specialty. **Afternoon: Arrive at Alishan → Drop off luggage at the hotel** **Buy Zhushan Line train tickets** - Get ready for the sunrise tomorrow morning! **Evening: Tour Alishan** 1. **Walk along the Cherry Blossom Trail** - The cherry blossom season in Alishan is usually from March to April, but even the early blooming period is very romantic. Take a stroll along the Sakura Road and enjoy the natural beauty. 2. **Visit Shouzhen Temple** - Go to the famous **Shouzhen Temple** in Alishan and feel the strong religious atmosphere. **Dinner** - Sesame oil chicken + wild vegetables, paired with Taiwan beer.

At 1:30 in the morning, we rented a motorcycle and followed the kids to ride from Chiayi City Railway Station to Alishan Zhushan to watch the sunrise. It was about a three-hour journey. Along the way, we saw many young people who were as passionate as us. On cold days, it’s best to drink a bowl of hot soup or hot drink from a street vendor! Waiting for sunrise After going down the mountain, take a walk along Fenchihu Old Street to enjoy the scenery, breathe in the phytoncides, eat a railway bento, stroll around the old street, queue up for Grandma's Grass Cake, and take photos on the track as a souvenir!

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It was my first time to take a train to Fenqihu. The ride was bumpier than I thought. I felt dizzy after the ride. Finally arrived at Fenqihu, the air is fresh, the old street has a unique flavor, and there is a bamboo forest trail for walking~ I ate the famous Fenqihu bento, but it seems that the reputation is greater than the aroma🤣🤣 All shops are closed after nightfall, and there is nothing to do on the mountain, so go to bed early and go to Alishan Forest Park the next day!

There are not many people on weekdays. If you don't want to squeeze in, it's best to come on weekdays, but relatively speaking, not all the shops are open. Recommended: Aliang Donuts ~ Really delicious Aishanwu Aiyu ~ Natural and good

Driving from Chiayi City for about 2 hours, I came to the end of the Alishan Railway to rise to the lake. When I talked about the rising lake, I always thought that there was a lake. When I arrived, I asked, where is the lake? When I found out, there was no God horse? Later, I wanted to stir up the second blame for inspirational thinking, and I thought that there would be a story of hard work and strong development. The result is that there is no such thing as "Fengqi" is actually a transliteration of the country of Minnan dialect. It was originally surrounded by mountains in the east, west and north. The middle is low, and the name is like a sly name. Hey, what a terrible self-righteousness is ~ Railway Memorial Hall, the old street and the street corner of the railway, one can not be less ~ favorite to find change along the wood The pleasing sound of the coins falling out of the track, its so busy~