Gau Shan Ching Hotel

Otter of the hotel looks good but the room is too old and quite dirty.

Please warning about the cleanliness

Friendly customer service and near all amenities. Although room is not so big but just nice for family of 5.

Near to the Alishan train station, very convenience and the hotel is clean.

The hotel is quite dated. However, the staff are friendly and the location is within the Alishan Recreation Area, so it’s very convenient.

Please read this before considering. If you’re just looking to experience the sunrise and aren’t fussed about accommodation and just need somewhere to stay, this still isn’t an option. This place is so depressing and sapped all our good spirits. Upon arrival at 11am (typical arrival time) we were forced to wait until 2pm for us to check into our room despite the hotel only having 2 other rooms filled. When we entered our room, the bed wasn’t made, the bathroom was soaking wet and the towels weren’t dry. The staff prioritise gossip with neighbouring hotel staff over the guests of their own hotel. The room was so small, we couldn’t open our suitcases fully, the room is better suited for one person. It seemed illogical that we were assigned to this room, when a room with the same sized bed but a lot more space was vacant for the entirety of our stay. My advice is to avoid the upper area of the mountain, it’s overrun with incredibly rude Chinese tourists, the tourist information centre doesn’t have any information, you must pay for it. It’s a nightmare figuring out where the shuttle buses are. There are no working ATM’s either so you’re better off ensuring you have enough cash on you in advance. There’s a huge reason why the accommodation options on the lower part of the mountain have better reviews, because even if you’re just looking for a bed for the night, the upper part of the mountain is torturous all round. The people, the hotel, the cost, the lack of convenience, it adds up and takes a toll on you quickly.