[2025 Taichung Stay] Travel Guide for Lishan Guest House (Updated May)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 If you want to choose a landmark in Lishan, then Lishan Hotel is definitely the best choice. It is located at 82.5K on the Central Cross-Island Highway and has a Chinese palace-style architectural style. Construction began in 1959 and was completed in 1965. It is known as the tallest palace hotel in Taiwan. In the early years, before the collapse of the Central Cross-Island Highway, it was hard to find a room. Later, after the collapse of the Central Cross-Island Highway, business also plummeted like the fruit stall in front of the hotel. Lishan Hotel is listed as one of the three major Chinese palace-style buildings in Taiwan, along with Taipei Grand Hotel and Kaohsiung Grand Hotel. It was once closed but was later reopened to the public after being renovated. This place is also a must-visit place for checking in and taking photos when traveling to Lishan. In addition to the road collapse, the occupancy rate has been more or less affected by the epidemic in the past two years. Lishan Hotel once had a prosperous side. Perhaps when the Central Cross-Island Highway opens to traffic one day, we may see the Lishan Hotel regain its former glory. (20210815)

As Taiwan's highest palace hotel, the Lishan Guest House shares the same design concept as the Grand Hotel in Taipei and Kaohsiung. It was created in the same period and used to be a high-end hotel for hosting foreign guests in the early years. Staying here feels very much like staying in the Forbidden City. Friends who love ancient styles will definitely adore this place; every corner is like a scene from an international period drama. However, departing from Taichung city center is quite a pain, driving about three and a half hours on mountain roads with heavy fog, resembling the path to becoming an immortal. But after the dark and flowery path, it is indeed worth it. Lishan is incredibly beautiful, indescribably so. There aren't many tourist spots here, nor are there bustling shopping streets, but that's exactly what makes it feel like a true paradise. I've seen many online reviews saying that the prices here are high and that they scam tourists with fruit prices, but in reality, when you do the math, it's about the same as Taipei. Considering the inconvenience of transportation here, I personally think it's reasonable for the prices to be a bit higher. I came here because of the Kaohsiung Travel Fair. The Central Cross-Island Highway had been closed for a long time and finally reopened. Lishan Guest House sold super short-term accommodation vouchers at the fair. A double room with breakfast was 2980 NTD. This time I was assigned to stay in the annex building. The main building is more expensive, so I didn't stay there, but the two buildings are very close, and it's easy to enjoy a morning walk. I was lucky to stay in a black bear-themed room. Looking down the row of rooms, only our door had a black bear sticker on it, cute and delightful. Because the house is old, the doors and windows are still made of pure wood, which gives a sense of the era. However, it was renovated again after the 921 earthquake, with the bathroom refurbished to separate dry and wet areas, making it comfortable to stay in. It's like a blend of old and new. Although it's old, there's no musty smell in the room. Stepping out of the room, you can reach the visitor center and various trail attractions. Lishan's bustling area centers around the Lishan Guest House, making it suitable for both walking and driving. In the evening, there is a dedicated person in the Dream Library to brew Lishan tribute tea for free drinking. Outside the library, there's a platform where you can stargaze, poetic and picturesque. The restaurant's breakfast is thoughtful and of good quality (unfortunately, the fried items are baked, not crispy, but very healthy), and there's someone cooking Danzai noodles on site. The breakfast combines Chinese and Western styles, and it's a joy to eat. Staying at Lishan Guest House, even without any plans, just sitting leisurely on the readily available benches with a cup of tribute tea is very relaxing. The altitude here is high, making it perfect for summer retreats. It's long-sleeve weather even in summer; 30 degrees at the foot of the mountain, 14 degrees here, with fresh air that is refreshing and uplifting. I recommend visiting during the off-season on weekdays. Although you won't get the seasonal fruits, the fewer people make it feel like you've chartered the whole of Lishan. Hualien and Taichung can both drive here, but due to the earthquake, the Hualien road has been closed. From Taichung, it's a longer drive, so it's recommended to leave early. The darkness combined with the fog can be quite scary. Address: No. 91, Zhongzheng Road, Heping District, Taichung City

Although Lishan Hotel is not as new as a five-star hotel, its appearance is very antique, the scenery outside the hotel is impeccable, the rooms are quite large, the service is good, and it takes nearly an hour to get to Wulingnong, which is a very good experience.

Although the uphill is winding But the scenery along the way is really beautiful Admire everything in nature The phytoncides that go up the mountain digest all the negative The sky here is so clean and blue. #Lishan

Lishan Guesthouse (梨山宾馆) is located up at Lishan Mountain. It has a Chinese-style vibe here and many people visit here to take photos. When we visited this place, it was the Apple fruit season and we can see apples growing at the entrance and we can even smell the fragrance of the apples! The design of the place feels elegant and the scenery is so spectacular. Visit here to explore, enjoy the scenery and the fresh air that main city wouldn’t have~ #fallishere