Taipingshan Bong Bong Train is formerly Maosing Line of Taipingshan Forest Railway, departing from Taipingshan Villa bound for Maosing Station. It takes approximately 20 minutes with a total length of 3 kilometers. Under the shades of giant trees, the sunshine seeps in a little bit as the railway winds amidst the forest. Sitting in the open-air carriage of Bon Bon Train, visitors can appreciate the splendid sceneries of mountains and forests at a close distance. A self-guided forest trail, a primitive fern garden, and Maosing National Forest Trail are established at the terminal station, Maosing Station. The Bureau shall continue improving the rails, trails and software as well as the standard operating procedures for the crew members and conducting in-service trainings on a regular basis, so as to elevate the service quality and ensure the travel safety.
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Central Weather Bureau｜Update Time：2021/09/16 11:17
Datong Township, Yilan County
Taipingshan Bong Bong Train
Travel Information
Timetable / Admission Rates
Mou Hsin Line
During the partial reopening period, only travel up to 1 km
Overtime driving time:
・July and August: Open every day.
・June and September: Open on national holidays. All fares are for round trip tickets.
Reference: https://reurl.cc/8nr53g
Overtime driving time:
・July and August: Open every day.
・June and September: Open on national holidays. All fares are for round trip tickets.
Reference: https://reurl.cc/8nr53g
Timetable Bong Bong Train Station
Train number
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Description
1
07:30
07:50
2
08:30
08:50
3
09:30
09:50
4
10:30
10:50
5
11:30
11:50
6
12:30
12:50
7
13:30
13:50
8
14:30
14:50
★
15:30
15:50
Runs on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Timetable Maosing Station
Train number
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Description
1
09:00
09:20
2
10:00
10:20
3
11:00
11:20
4
12:00
12:20
5
13:00
13:20
6
14:00
14:20
7
15:00
15:20
8
16:00
16:20
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17:00
17:20
Runs on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Admission Rates
Ticket Type
Price (NT$)
Description
Full fare Round Trip Ticket
180
Half fare Round Trip Ticket
120
No Charge Required
0
Opening Hours
07:30~16:00 (Depart from Taipingshan Station)
The second and fourth Tuesday of each month is a maintenance day and the Bong Bong Train will be out of service.
The second and fourth Tuesday of each month is a maintenance day and the Bong Bong Train will be out of service.
Area & Elevation
Transportation
Map
Taipingshan Bong Bong Train
Google Map
Google Map
From Taipei (via Yilan Interchange)
Taipei→National Highway No. 5→Yilan (Interchange)→Provincial Highway No. 7→Provincial Highway No. 7A (3.7K)→Yilan Special Highway No. 1→Tuchang→Jiuzhize→Taipingshan.
From Taipei (via Luodong Interchange)
Taipei→National Highway No. 5→Luodong (Interchange)→Provincial Highway No. 7C→Provincial Highway No. 7→Provincial Highway No. 7A (3.7K)→Yizhuan No. 1→Tuchang→Jiuzhize→Taipingshan.
From Taoyuan
Taoyuan→Daxi→Provincial Highway No. 7 (Northern Cross-Island Highway)→Provincial Highway No. 7A (3.7K)→Yizhuan Highway No. 1→Tuchang→Jiuzhize→Taipingshan.
From Taipei (via Provincial Highway No. 9 (Beiyi ))
Taipei→Provincial Highway No. 9 (Beiyi Highway)→ Toucheng Township→ Yilan City→Provincial Highway No. 7→Provincial Highway No. 7A (3.7K)→Yilan Special Highway No. 1→Tuchang→Jiuzhize→Taipingshan
From Keelung
Keelung → Provincial Highway No. 2 (Coastal Highway) → Zhuangwei → Provincial Highway No. 7 → Provincial Highway No. 7A (3.7K) → Yizhuan No. 1 → Tuchang → Jiuzhize → Taipingshan.
By Bus
Daily driving. Journey time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Tel: Yilan Station 03-9384171, Luodong Station 03-9567505
Website: www.kingbus.com.tw
◎ Departure time: Yilan 07:40, Luodong 08:00 (Yilan + 20 minutes is Luodong departure time); Arrive at Taipingshan 10:30.
◎Return trip (departure time): Taiping Mountain 14:30; Jiuzhize 16:10, arrive in Luodong 17:30, Yilan 17:50.
Tel: Yilan Station 03-9384171, Luodong Station 03-9567505
Website: www.kingbus.com.tw
◎ Departure time: Yilan 07:40, Luodong 08:00 (Yilan + 20 minutes is Luodong departure time); Arrive at Taipingshan 10:30.
◎Return trip (departure time): Taiping Mountain 14:30; Jiuzhize 16:10, arrive in Luodong 17:30, Yilan 17:50.
Park Information
| No. | Park Information |
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| 1. | Tickets over-the-counter offered at 7:00 AM every morning. No online booking available. |
| 2. | Bong Bong Train information：https://tps.forest.gov.tw/TPSWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=4820&ctNode=371&mp=1 |
| 3. | Maintenance is done on the second and fourth Tuesday each month, when service of Bong Bong Train is suspended. |
| 4. | Guests of the hotel can reserve tickets for the first train and the second train of the following day. |
| 5. | Maximum 20 tickets per purchase. |
Travel Guide
Travel Guide
Attraction
Map
Train Station
Taipingshan Bong Bong Train
It is a mountain timber transport railway. Riding on it is thrilling and close to the abyss. The distance from Taiping Villa to Maoxing Station is about 3 kilometers.
Train Station
Maosing Station
The bright little "Beng Beng" tourist train chugs along a cliffside route from the Visitor Center to Maosing, giving visitors a taste of the old logging days of Taipingshan. The ride is a good way to experience the mountain and valley views as they transform amidst the clouds and mist. The track also winds through the green canopies of the Red Cypress, Taiwanese Yellow Cypress and Cryptomeria woods. From Maosing, visitors can continue along the Maosing Trail to view a majestic three-tier waterfall.
Service Facilities
Map
Restaurant/Accommodation/Meeting Room
Taiping Villa
Located in Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, it provides accommodation and catering services. For reservation information, please visit the reservation page.
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