Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Nantou, Taiwan

Getting There

By Air: The closest airport to Chung Tai Chan Monastery is Taichung Airport. International travelers can arrive at Taoyuan International Airport and take a domestic flight to Taichung.

By High-Speed Rail (HSR): If you are coming by High-Speed Rail, get off at Taichung HSR station. From there, you can take a taxi or a local bus to the monastery.

By Train: If you are traveling by regular train, get off at either the Taichung Train Station or the Changhua Train Station. From these stations, you can catch a bus directly to Puli and then transfer to a bus that goes to Chung Tai Chan Monastery.

Bus Services:

From Taichung: Take the Nantou Bus (No. 6899) from the Taichung Gancheng Bus Station to Puli, then transfer to a local bus headed directly to the monastery.

From Puli: Take the local bus route that directly serves the Chung Tai Chan Monastery from Puli Bus Station.

By Private Car:

Travelers can also opt to rent a car or hire a taxi. From Taichung City, it would take about an hour to drive to the monastery. The address for GPS navigation is: No. 2, Zhongtai Rd., Puli Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.

Additional Tips:

Check the bus schedules ahead of time as they may vary and be less frequent on weekends and holidays. The road to the monastery can be winding, so if you're prone to motion sickness, prepare accordingly.

For the most up-to-date transportation information, contact the Chung Tai Chan Monastery or the local tourist information center in Nantou.