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Shanlan-A Taste Oasis Spanning Across The Canyon

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• Mobile ticket • English language

Overview

The sister train of "Haifeng" and the first sightseeing train to traverse the Hualien Taitung Valley. The exterior design of this train is selected by a fresh yellow-green that echoes the natural colors of the valley. The interior design of the carriage is a deep green color scheme, creating a serene atmosphere infused with the aromas of sandalwood and cardamom. The lighting design, synchronized to the rhythm of the music, enhances the overall experience, allowing passengers to immerse in the tranquility of the mountains and forests. Schedule: *Tainan-Changhua Tainan Station→Houbi Station→Dalin Station→Changhua Station *Changhua→Tainan Changhua Station→Shetou Station→Ershui Station→Tainan Station

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What's Included

  • Travel agency liability insurance
  • Commemorative train ticket
  • One-way train fare
  • Guided tour(Chinese)
  • Meals

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Meeting & Pickup

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Itinerary

Stop 1

Tainan→Changhua Houbi Station was established in 1901 and features a well-preserved wooden station building from the Japanese colonial era, renovated in 1943 after the 1941 Chiayi–Tainan Earthquake. Surrounded by the rice fields of the Chianan Plain, the nearby Jingliao Old Street—featured in the documentary Let It Be—reflects the charm and resilience of rural Taiwan.

18 minutes •

Stop 2

Tainan→Changhua Dalin Station is Taiwan’s first green building railway station, designed with natural ventilation and no air-conditioning to promote energy efficiency. As the gateway to Dalin—a member of the Cittaslow International—the station blends eco-friendly design with the relaxed atmosphere of a small town, welcoming travelers to experience the slow-living lifestyle of Dalin.

1h 10m •

Stop 3

Changhua→Tainan Shetou Station was established in 1907 with the opening of Taiwan’s West Coast Railway Line and once played an important role in passenger travel and agricultural transport in southern Changhua County. The name “Shetou” comes from early Pingpu peoples settlements—“She” meaning village and “Tou” referring to the front or starting point of the community.

36 minutes •

Stop 4

Changhua→Tainan Ershui Station opened in 1905 and became a key hub where the Jiji Line branches off, serving passengers and agricultural transport between the plains and mountains. The name “Ershui” (“Two Waters”) reflects its location near abundant waterways and the area’s agricultural roots.

58 minutes •

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that passport numbers are required at the time of booking for all travelers.

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