Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
All tours are conducted in Mandarin, but the architecture speaks for itself. English-
speaking guides may be available if you call ahead. Arrive 10 minutes before the tour
starts and register with your ID. Each tour lasts about an hour.
Chiayi Park
PARK
(Jiāyì Gōngyuán)
This huge park is a repository of natural and urban history of the city,
with numerous features on offer: old trees, landscaped hills, a moat, Qing-dynasty steles,
a Confucian temple, Japanese shrine, steam engines, a war memorial and fountains. The
park is 3km east of the train station. To get there, go east on Mincyuan Rd, then turn
right to Qiming Rd.
Sleeping
Assemble! Backpackers
HOSTEL $
(Jiājù Lǚrén Zhījiā; 0978-101 770;
assemble.backpackers@gmail.com
; 279 Xirong St, 279; dm/d
NT$550/1250; )
This IKEA showroom-like hostel has squeaky-clean dorms and
rooms, a well-equipped kitchenette and welcoming hosts who are a fount of knowledge
on the city.
Maison de Chine
HOTEL $$$
(Zhàopǐn Jiǔdiàn; 229 2233; 257 Wenhua Rd, 257; d/tw NT$3600/4000; )
One of the top
hotels in town, offering a 30% discount on weekdays. Facilities include a business
centre, small fitness room, VIP lounge, restaurant and cafe. English service is available.
Country Hotel
HOTEL $$$
(Í Guóyuán Dàfàndiàn; 223 6336; fax 223 6345; 678 Guangzai St, 678; d/tw NT$1660/2800;
)
This is very much a business hotel, with purely functional decor and few frills. It offers
a car park next door and free snacks in the evening.
Eating
There are many inexpensive generic restaurants and cafes on Jhongshan and Renai Rds
and around Chungcheng Park.
