Chiayi Two-Day Itinerary Recommendation

🗓 Day 1: City Culture + Food Tour

Morning
• 🚆 Arrive in Chiayi → Head to Hinoki Village
• A cluster of Japanese-style old houses, perfect for kimono experiences and exploring creative shops.

Noon
• Enjoy local snacks around Wenhua Road Night Market (some shops are open during the day)
• Turkey Rice (Recommended: Liu Lizhang or Simple Turkey Rice)
• Buy souvenirs like Fuyixuan Egg Rolls
• Try A'e Tofu Pudding

Afternoon
• Visit Chiayi Art Museum or Chiayi Park + Sun-Shooting Tower
• The art museum is a renovated historic building with a trendy vibe.
• Climb Sun-Shooting Tower for a panoramic view of Chiayi City.

Evening
• Dinner & stroll around Wenhua Road Night Market
• Must-try: Lin Congming Claypot Fish Head, Yuxiang Tea Drinks, and Guanzhilin Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice.
• Stay overnight in Chiayi City (recommended to stay near the train station or Wenhua Road Night Market).

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🗓 Day 2: Alishan Mini Trip 🌲

Morning
• After breakfast, head to Alishan (about a 2-hour drive from the city).
• Stop by Fenqihu Old Street along the way: enjoy bento boxes, buy Aiyu jelly, and explore the old street.

Noon - Afternoon
• Arrive at Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
• Explore Sister Ponds Trail, Sacred Tree Clusters, and Giant Tree Boardwalk
• Ride the Alishan Forest Railway
• If you’re an early riser, you can also catch the sunrise (Zhushan Line).

Evening
• Return to Chiayi City → Head back home (via High-Speed Rail/Train/Car).

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🎁 Souvenir Recommendations
• Fuyixuan Egg Rolls from Chiayi
• Alishan High Mountain Tea
• Aiyu Jelly from Fenqihu
• Snacks from Wenhua Road Night Market

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👉 If you prefer a more "relaxed and leisurely" trip, you can replace Day 2 with a visit to the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum and Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf (to enjoy the sunset and fresh oyster seafood), which is a more laid-back option.