Chiayi

DowntownChiayiTaiwan - Downtown Chiayi

Chiayi (嘉義), also spelled Jiayi, is the main city of Chiayi County, southern Taiwan, Province of China.

Chiayi Halal Travel Guide

Chiayi City is a laid-back, friendly country town of around 270,000 people and is the access point for trips to the scenic mountain area of Alishan. If you are on your way to Alishan, note that it is not necessary to stay in Chiayi, as buses leave quite frequently and the city itself is not particularly interesting.

How to travel to Chiayi

HSR Chiayi (Taibao) station is on the high-speed line between Taipei (1½ hours, NT$1080) and Kaohsiung. The HSR station is over 15 km out of town, but linked to the city by the Chiayi BRT system.

Chiayi is also served by mainline TRA trains and the scenic narrow-gauge Alishan Forest Railway to Alishan, which both leave from the same station, but have separate ticketing counters. Long-distance buses leave from the terminal instantly outside the station, but local buses (notably those to nearby hot spring town Guanzihling) use the Zhongshan Road bus terminal a few hundred meters down the street.

The Alishan Forest Railway was severely damaged by Typhoon Morakot in 2009. As of January 2015 and the train runs from Chiayi to Fencihu only, with the remainder of the line still closed for repairs. The local lines within the recreation area are operating normally.

How to get around In Chiayi

The Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ] system has three lines, with the main line linking the HSR and TRA train stations. The trip between the two takes around 30 minutes (NT$40, exact change - no charge if going directly between the HSR & TRA stations), but note that the BRT stop is on the rear side of the TRA station, so you need to take the pedestrian bridge to cross to the other side. The location of the TRA station is not obvious from the BRT stop. If coming from the direction of the HSR railway, after you get off at the stop, cross to the other side of the street at the intersection you have just passed. The "back station" area is still under construction - bear to the right and you should find the pedestrian bridge. If coming from the TRA station, go to the far left when facing the station from the outside (past the taxi queue) and you will find signs and a pedestrian bridge upstairs that leads to some patchy BRT signs - BRT is on the ground floor, bus terminal 1 (likely to be a queue of other people) for a free ride to the HSR station.

Buses have announcements and signage in English as well as Chinese.

Taxis are plentiful, especially around the train stations, and some pidgin English is spoken.

Buses to Alisan cost about NT$236-250 one way, and can be purchased at the bus station next to the train station. The ride takes 2-2½ hours. There are also some gypsy cabs that will drive you to Alisan, too.

What to See

The best way to get to know Chiayi is to take a walk down Culture Road, and not just once but a few times, back and forth. There are also two movie theaters where you can experience watching both Western movies and Chinese-language movies in a theater packed with local Taiwanese viewers, young and old. There is a good bookstore called Hon-too Bookstore with a wide range of English-language magazines which you can peruse at your leisure. For some quiet downtime, Chiayi Park and Botanical Gardens are a lovely way to spend the afternoon. The Botanical Gardens provide pleasant trails that weave you through a large variety of plants and trees native to the area. Ponds hold Japanese koi fish, turtles, and frogs. Chiayi park is well-maintained and serves as a center of activity for local adults—and senior citizens—and children from 5 am to late in the afternoon.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chiayi

Do visit the 1931 Kano baseball museum, which houses old photographs of the famous Chiayi high school team from 1931.

Shopping in Chiayi

Culture Road (site of the "Wunhua Road Night Market", see below) is Chiayi's main shopping street. Another shopping street, but more commercial and less cool, is Zhongshan Road (中山路) which stretches from the main train station to a roundabout public fountain area at Culture Road.

One specialty chain store that's located on Zhongshang Road is the "Guang Nan" (光南), which sells small electronics and other media-related goods. Catch a good deal on cables and computer accessories here, along with VCDs of Taiwan dramas/Japanese anime/American films (subtitled in traditional Chinese).

There are two night markets in Chiayi, but the most famous and the best is the Culture Road night market. The other night market, also fun and tasty, is the Carrefour Night Market next to the Carrefour store along Bo Ai Road.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Chiayi we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Chiayi or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Chiayi, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.

TurkeyRiceChiayiTaiwan - It's turkey! It's rice! It's... turkey rice!

Chiayi is famous in Taiwan and among tourists for its popular chicken rice (鶏肉飯), a popular dish of Chicken [or turkey strips and a savory Sauce ladled over the white Rice. Most people call it "chicken Rice," as above, but it's really turkey Meat. It's available at many sidewalk shops and indoor eateries around town, NT$20-40.

• Fountain Türkiye Rice - 噴水鶏肉飯 | 325 Zhongshan Road (中山路325號) $50-100 One of the most popular Chicken Rice joints in town, with a number of franchises. But the shop on Culture Road, around the junction, is the most famous -- and crowded.

• Carrefour Night Market (嘉樂福觀光夜市) along Bo Ai Road near the Carrefour store offers a tasty variety of Taiwanese food dishes, and you can sometimes spot foreigners busking, juggling, miming or selling their Chinese-language Books there. The barbeque stall at the entrance is a must-try, as is almost every other stall in the market.

Chiayi has many roadside tea shops and quite a few karaoke lounges, and a few pubs and bars, too.

• Cha-no-Michi - 茶の道 | Zhongshan Road 505-1 NT$15-40 Pleasant little modern tea shop right next to the Zhongshan Road bus terminal, offering up a vast range of yummy Taiwanese drinks like milk tea with pudding chunks (布丁奶茶) and more traditional fruit juices.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chiayi

Chiayi - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Chiayi, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chiayi. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Chiayi and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Chiayi. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Chiayi. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Chiayi: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Chiayi.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Chiayi: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Chiayi, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Chiayi.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Chiayi, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Chiayi, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Chiayi and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Chiayi, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Chiayi, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Chiayi without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chiayi is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Chiayi.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a number of business and tourist motels just outside the TRA Chiayi station.

• Chiayi Dream Hotel - 嘉興旅館 | Zhongzheng Road 750 (中正路730號 - Renovated and clean, around the junction from the station. Beds are comfortable and sleep will come to the tired traveller.

• New Alisan Hot Spring Motel - 新阿里山溫泉汽車旅館 | No. 269 Siwei Road (四維路269號) ☎ +886 5 231-4046 Standard rooms from NT$1,200, spa rooms from NT$1,680 A modern motel about 2 kilometers west of the train station, offering fancy spa bathrooms in most rooms.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chiayi

• Alishan — one of Taiwan's best known scenic mountain areas
• Guanziling — a quiet and very rural hot spring resort
• Chung Cheng University, one of Taiwan's most beautiful university campuses, is 30 minutes by bus from Chiayi City.

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