Taichung questions

Hi,

Can I check if I want to go to SML to Fuguangshan in Changhua, how should I go about doing it?

Should I take bus from SML to taichung train station and take train to Changhua? What is the bus that I can take to taichung train station from SML and how long does it take? And do I need to book the train tickets in advance or can I buy it on the day itself? I%26#39;m travelling on 1st of Jan. And how much does it cost?

I read up Fuguangshan is very near from Changhua train station, is there a bus reaching there? Or should I just take a taxi from the train station?

Roughly how long should i cater for Fuguangshan?

Any other interesting areas to cover near Fuguangshan?

Thanks in advance.

Taichung questions

From Sun Moon Lake %26gt; Taichung Railway Station

Nantou and Renyou buses serve the link between Sun Moon Lake and Taichung Railway Station.

Fare: NT$200 Travel time: About 2.25 hrs

Nantou Bus: http://www.ntbus.com.tw/032.htm

Renyou (仁友客運) buses also serve the above route.

Fare: NT$200 (one-way) NT$350 (return) Travel time: About 2.25 hrs

Renyou Bus: http://www.rybus.com.tw/travel.pdf

From Taichung Railway Station, board a railway train to Changhua. There are many train departures throughout the day and in the evening. No need to book the train tickets in advance. Simply purchase a ticket from the ticket counter or ticket machine on the day of travel just before boarding.

Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA): new.twtraffic.com.tw/TWRail_EN/index.aspx

TRA trains ticket prices: service.tra.gov.tw/tw/ticketprice/excel.aspx

The railway ticket fares can be found in the Chinese version of website, not the English version.

TRA station distances: …tra.gov.tw/tw/CP/11366/mileages-1.aspx

The most notable landmark in Changhua city is the Great Buddha on a hilltop -- Pakua Shan, not Fuguangshan. Fuguangshan Monastery is in Ta-shu Township, Kaohsiung County.

Pakua Shan Buddha is 21.8m tall sitting on a 4.2m high lotus pedestal. It is located just 5 mins’ car drive from Changhua Railway Station. There is no public bus service from Changhua Railway Station uphill to Pakua Shan. Taxi fare: About NT$120

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