Living ─ Chiayi

Messages from Alumni

"Chiayi County is a great place to live. I have really enjoyed my life here so far. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about coming here."-Jake Mason

" I think Chiayi is an incredibly easy-going and enjoyable place to live that has great access to both the ocean and the mountain, to both the city and more rural areas, and to different forms of transportation."-Theresa Ginter

“Great quality of life! Chiayi City has great night markets, museums, biking, and a convenient train system. The cost of living is lower than in other major cities, and there are still great restaurants and cafes. Like any major city, you can find anything you need in Chiayi. I also like that there are not many foreigners, so it is a great Chinese immersion environment. ”-Sonja Eiseman 

“City living plus teaching in the country is a great balance. The coordinators are AMAZING, so organized, and take great care of you. Wonderful weather! And it is a city you can get to know through the food and art. ”-Asha Krishnan

"It has all the things you need in a city but there aren't too many people like there might be in bigger cities. It has a great location in southern Taiwan, close to mountains, short train ride away from Tainan and Kaohsiung. The food is AMAZING"-Jenny Chan

"The city is a great size! You get to know the local shops, but it's still big enough to have ubikes! Also, the schools are so welcoming, and J+am are the best!" -Lily Liu

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Get to know Alishan

Alishan National Scenic Area includes Fanlau, Zhuqu, Meishan and Alishan. The traffic network of these four counties spread throughout the area like the veins of a tree leaf. Travelers shuttle around the area, and are amazed by the forest greenery, stunning sunrise and beautiful clouds. Tea tasting at beautiful tea gardens and visiting Tsou indigenous tribe are some of the must-not-miss recreation activities.

Sunrise, sunset, sea of clouds

Layers of fog veil a vibrant sunrise among a sea of clouds at dawn, and leave an impressionable travel memory to many visitors. What do you picture when you think of Alishan? In fact, among the Five Wonders of Alishan, the extraordinary changes in the sky account for three of them - sunrise, sunset and sea of clouds. How can you miss such iconic, beautiful scenery in Alishan!

Tsou Tribal Village

You may visit tribal villages and experience indigenous culture

Tsou Tribal Village consists of the Four Northern Villages and Three Southern Villages. From Provincial Highway 18 at Shizhuo, traveling to County Road 169 will get to the southern section of the road, where the four villages on the north side are located, sequentially – Leye, Dabang (including Tefuye), Lijia, and Laiji. From Provincial Highway 15 at Longmei, traveling to Chiayi Town Road 129 will get you to the Zhou Tribe’s Three Southern Villages – Shanmei, Xinmei, and Chashan, respectively.