Travel effortlessly to Caoling aboard the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Yunlin Caoling Route! Head up to Yunling Hill to take in the sunrise, sunset, and seas of clouds, and stay at Dong Bi Villa located over 1,300 meters above sea level. Soak up the natural phytoncides, listen to the chirping of birds among the cedar forests, and immerse yourself in a wonderland reminiscent of a forgotten paradise—an ideal getaway for the whole family.
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Yunlin, Taiwan | Taiwan Tourist Shuttle | Yunlin Caoling Route 2-Day Round-Trip Ticket + Dong Bi Villa Accommodation Package
The Highlight
-Effortless Travel: Experience the beauty of Caoling with ease aboard the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Yunlin Caoling Route, saving you the hassle of long-distance driving.
-Stay at the Highest Peak: Stay at Dong Bi Villa, situated at an elevation of over 1,300 meters, which also serves as the highest tourist destination in Yunlin.
-Guided Half-Day Tour: Enjoy an arranged half-day tour of Yunling Hill led by a professional guide to discover the captivating charms and culture of Caoling.
The Experience
－ Ticket Information － -Transportation: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Yunlin Caoling Route (Operates Wednesday to Sunday only; No service on Monday and Tuesday!)
-Outbound Route: Douliu Railway Station to Dong Bi Villa Departure Times: Weekdays: 07:30, 13:00 Weekends & Holidays: 08:00, 13:30 Stops: Douliu Railway Station → Zhenxi Elementary School → Water Art Park → National Taiwan University Hospital (Yunlin Branch) → Shoutian Temple → Labor Recreation Center → National Formosa University (Side Gate) → Donghe → Hobaocuo → Hobao Mountain Tung Blossom Park → Dimu Temple → Zaoliao → Erpingzai → Dongneiliao → Xiaoqizai → Binlangzai → Waihu → Neihu → Xin Caoling Elementary School → Caoling Park → Caoling → Dong Bi Villa
-Inbound Route: Dong Bi Villa to Douliu Railway Station Departure Times: Weekdays: 09:20, 15:00 Weekends & Holidays: 10:00, 15:30
-【Yunling Hill Half-Day Tour】 -Meeting Time: 08:30 -Meeting Location: Dong Bi Villa Lobby -Duration: 3.5 -HoursGroup Size: Minimum 8 persons to form a tour. Small-group surcharges apply on-site if fewer participants join: 7 persons: NT$150/person; 6 persons: NT$200/person; 5 persons: NT$300/person; 4 persons: NT$400/person; 3 persons: NT$600/person; 2 persons: NT$1,050/person. -Itinerary: Moso Bamboo Trail → Yunlin Peak Triangulation Point → Boundary of Three Counties (Yunlin, Nantou, Chiayi) → Cedar Forest Trail → Wuyuan Liangjiao (Five Yuan Two Jiao) → Yunling Hill
－About the Attractions－ -Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Yunlin Caoling Route: This shuttle primarily connects Douliu Railway Station to the Caoling Scenic Area. Located in Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, and straddling Chiayi’s Meishan Township, Nantou’s Zhushan Township, and Gukeng Township, the basin-shaped Caoling Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains and features unique landforms. It is renowned for the "Ten Scenic Wonders of Caoling," including Penglai Waterfall, Cliff of Autumn and Spring, Steep Wall of Heroism, Water Curtain Cave, Frog Rock, Wonder Cave, Despair Valley, Tongxin Waterfall, Lianzhu Pool, and Qingxi Secret Stream. Other nearby attractions along the Qingshui River include Meishan Canyon, Ten-Thousand-Year Canyon (Shimankeng Canyon), and the 921 Earthquake Memorial Park (Caoling Geopark).
-Wuyuan Liangjiao (Five Yuan Two Jiao): Situated at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters, this site features a series of pavilions and green corridors woven from Moso bamboo. Enclosed by lush bamboo forests, it feels like stepping into a classic martial arts scene. Nearby attractions include the Formosan Wood-Oil Tree, Yunling Hill, Cedar Forest Trail, Moso Bamboo Trail, Elevated Bamboo Walkway, and Lumber Trail. The area offers breathtaking views of Cryptomeria and bamboo forests. As the meeting point of Yunlin, Chiayi, and Nantou counties, Yunling Hill is one of the ultimate spots for taking in sunrises, sunsets, and sea of clouds!
-Dong Bi Villa: Established in Caoling for over 30 years, Dong Bi Villa commands prime views of Yunlin’s highest primeval forest canopy. Cloud mist blankets the valley before noon each day, with frequent views of rare cloud waterfalls. When arctic cold snaps hit Taiwan, abundant atmospheric moisture occasionally blankets the mountaintops in white snow—a rare winter spectacle in Yunlin. Dong Bi Villa boasts picturesque scenery year-round, rivaling even the beauty of Xitou.
-Caoling Shibi Trail: Bask in the soft sunlight filtering through the lush canopy as you breathe in pure natural phytoncides. With the melodious songs of birds echoing through the cedar woods, you'll feel embraced by nature in a paradise reminiscent of a forgotten valley—a perfect weekend getaway for the whole family.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Situated at the intersection of Yunlin, Chiayi, and Nantou counties, Yunling Hill is the ultimate spot for taking in sunrises, sunsets, and spectacular seas of clouds!
- Yunling Hill offers stunning panoramic views.
- Wuyuan Liangjiao (Five Yuan Two Jiao) consists of a series of pavilions nestled within a lush Moso bamboo forest, often referred to as Taiwan’s version of Arashiyama. Originally built simply to provide shelter from the rain for locals, the pavilions feature various roof designs ranging from 3 to 9 angles. Altogether, these angled roofs total 42 angles (equal to 4 Yuan and 2 Jiao). Combined with one circular pavilion (counted as 1 Yuan), the sum totals 5 Yuan and 2 Jiao, giving the location its unique name.
- Connected potholes form a heart shape, giving rise to the name Lianxin Pool Waterfall (Connecting-Hearts Pool Waterfall).
- Stay at Dong Bi Villa, situated at an elevation of over 1,300 meters—the highest tourist destination in Yunlin.
- Dong Bi Villa - Double Room
- Dong Bi Villa - Quadruple Room
- Dong Bi Villa - 6-Person Room
Price Details
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Purchase Notice
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Participant Restrictions
- Taiwan
Important Booking Information
-Booking Confirmation: This platform is not real-time linked to the hotel's reservation system. Upon receiving your order, a staff member will contact the property within 1–2 business days to confirm room availability.
-Physical Ticket Delivery: Once your booking is confirmed, 4 physical "1-Day Passes" will be mailed to your provided address within 1 to 2 business days.
-Service Schedule: The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle "Yunlin Caoling Route" operates from Wednesday through Sunday ONLY. Please note that there is no bus service on Mondays and Tuesdays.
-Child Policy: Children under 7 years old who do not occupy an extra bed are charged NT$500 per child (regardless of room type). This fee is to be paid directly to the hotel upon arrival (cash or credit card accepted).
-Yunling Hill Half-Day Tour Promotion: The Yunling Hill half-day guided tour is a complimentary bonus item. A minimum of 8 participants is required to form a group; if there are fewer participants, a sur-charge applies on-site. If you wish to join this tour, please specify "Participating in Half-Day Guided Tour" in the Remarks field when placing your order.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 7 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 2 ~ 6 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)