Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office

Event Dates: November 3–5, 2026 (3 days / 2 nights)
Registration Period: October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM – October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC +8)
Registration: https://www.surveycake.com/s/BeZpV
(The registration page will remain closed until registration opens.)

Fee: NT$10,000 per person
Capacity: Minimum 20 participants required; limited to 30 participants, with a waiting list of up to 20.
Age Requirements: Children under 5 are not eligible to participate. Children aged 5–14 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or an adult family member or friend aged 18 or above.
Contact: Please DM to AFR facebook fanpage
https://www.facebook.com/AlishanForestRailway.Taiwan

1. Ride the Entire Alishan Forest Railway
   Journey all the way from Chiayi Station to Zhushan Station and experience the full length of the Alishan Forest Railway.
2. Go Behind the Scenes with Railway Professionals
   Follow our railway professionals into areas normally hidden from passengers and get hands-on experience with the everyday work of maintaining trains and tracks.
3. Explore Alishan & Discover What Lies Beyond the Tracks
   Wander through Alishan and step into the history of a century-old railway winding through the forest—with a few special experiences waiting to be discovered along the way.

Day 1 — November 3
Time	Location	Activity
10:00–10:30	Taiwan Railway Chiayi Station –  AFR ticket counter	Check-in; depart for the platform at 10:30
10:45–10:55	Chiayi Station → Beimen Station	Take a chartered Zhongxing Express train to Beimen Station
10:55–12:00	Beimen Station	Hands-on rail spike replacement
12:00–13:00	Beimen Station	Lunch
13:00–14:30	Chiayi Loco Shed	Hands-on locomotive washing and inspection
14:30–15:30	Workshop	Observation of train maintenance
15:30–16:00	Maison de Chine Hotel Chiayi	Hotel check-in; dinner on your own
Day 2 — November4
Time	Location	Activity
08:20–08:30	Maison de Chine Hotel Chiayi	Meet in the lobby; depart for Beimen Station at 08:30
08:45–09:10	Beimen Station	Wait for Alishan Express No. 1 and collect audio guide equipment
09:10–11:21	Beimen Station → Fenqihu Station	Ride Alishan Express No. 1 with guided commentary along the way
11:21–11:40	Fenqihu Loco Shed	Guided visit to the historic Fenqihu Loco Shed, a designated county heritage site
11:40–14:00	Fenqihu Old Street	Free time; lunch on your own
14:00–15:30	Fenqihu Station → Erwanping Station	Ride a chartered cypress train with guided commentary
15:30–16:10	Erwanping Station	Live demonstration of a locomotive turning on the railway wye
16:10–16:35	Erwanping Station → Zhaoping Station	Ride the chartered cypress train16:35–18:00
16:35–18:00	Alishan Gou Hotel	Hotel check-in
18:00–19:00	Restaurant in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area	Dinner
Day 3 — November 5
Time	Location	Activity
05:00–05:10	Alishan Gou Hotel	Meet in the lobby; depart for Zhaoping Station at 05:10
05:30–05:50	Zhaoping Station → Zhushan Station	Take the sunrise train
05:50–06:50	Ogasawara Mountain Lookout	Watch the sunrise
06:50–09:30	Shuishan Healing Trail	Explore a former branch line of the Alishan Forest Railway. Breakfast will be provided at Shuishan classroom.
09:30–10:00	Alishan Gou Hotel	Hotel check-out; depart for Zhaoping Station at 10:00
10:20–10:26	Zhaoping Station → Alishan Station	Take the Zhaoping Line train
10:26–11:10	Alishan Loco Shed	Surprise evnent
11:10–14:00	Alishan National Forest Recreation Area	Free time; lunch on your own
14:00	Alishan National Forest Recreation Area → TRA Chiayi Station / THSR Chiayi Station	Return journey by chartered coach

• Cancellations made 14 to 2 days before departure are subject to a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made 1 day before departure are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refund will be provided for cancellations made on the day of departure.
• For partial cancellations within a group registration, the total fee will be recalculated based on the remaining number of participants, and the difference will be refunded accordingly. For example, if one participant withdraws from a group of four, NT$10,000 will be refunded, less any applicable bank transfer fees.
• To request a cancellation or refund, please contact the organizer by phone or email as early as possible so that the necessary arrangements can be made. Refunds will be processed after the event has concluded. Thank you for your patience.

1. Accommodation on November 4 will be arranged at Alishan Gou Hotel. Due to limited room availability, participants registering individually may be assigned to share a room with other participants of the same gender or stay in a shared Japanese-style tatami room. Tatami rooms accommodate approximately 6–8 people, and individual sleeping spaces cannot be selected. Pillows and blankets are provided; participants may bring their own sleeping bags if preferred for personal hygiene or comfort. Shared bathroom facilities are separated by gender. Body wash, shampoo, and hair dryers are provided; please bring any other personal toiletries you may need.
2. Some outdoor activities require a moderate level of physical fitness, including walking and hiking on gentle slopes. Please consider your physical condition before registering.
3. Some activities will take place at elevations above 2,000 meters. Please bring any personal medication you may need and keep it with you at all times.
4. During the event, staff will carry first-aid kits and provide emergency contact assistance. The Xianglin Health Center in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area provides 24-hour emergency medical services for unexpected medical needs.
5. Adults accompanying children are responsible for ensuring that the children follow all safety instructions provided by event staff.
6. If weather conditions cause the Alishan Forest Railway to suspend train services, the event will be cancelled and registration fees will be fully refunded.
7. The tour operator responsible for this event is covered by travel agency liability insurance as required by law.
8. Photos and videos may be taken during the event. By participating, participants grant the organizer permission, free of charge, to photograph and film them and to use, edit, and publicly display such materials. Copyright in materials created by the organizer will remain with the organizer.