FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Are the admission prices to Cilan, Mingchi, Divine Trees Garden, and Lealea Makauy Ecology Park the same?
What is Makauy?
Is shuttle service available?
Is shuttle service available?
Can we add people or add beds for rooms at Cilan Resort or Mingchi Resort?
Can hotel guests at Cilan or Mingchi Resort bring pets or engage in open fire cooking?
Is advance reservation for Divine Trees Garden necessary? Can I make the reservation on the day of the visit?
How do I reserve a spot at the Divine Trees Garden?
Can I drive to the Divine Trees Garden?
How much time does it take to tour Divine Trees?
Are pets allowed in the Divine Trees Garden?
If I join the 2nd departure Divine Trees Tour (Cilan Resort 10:30 or Mingchi Resort 10:30 departure), may I eat before I start the tour?
Is there only one trail in the Divine Trees Garden? If I don’t have the stamina to walk the whole trail, can I turn back to where I started?
What do I need to take with me when visiting Divine Trees?
What is the temperature difference between Divine Trees Garden and the plains below? Will I need jackets?
I have made a reservation online, how can I change the date?
I have made a reservation online for a number of rooms. What should I do if I want to change that number?
I have made a reservation online and I want to cancel it online, but I can’t find the place to cancel it. Please tell me where I can cancel.
Why is there no hot water for showers?
Why can’t I get WIFI in my room?
Are pets allowed in the park?
Are rooms in Mingchi Resort equipped with air conditioners?
Are cabins humid?
Cabins are located in higher grounds. If seniors have difficulties getting their luggage to their cabins, what should they do?
Can I park in the cabin area?
Who manages the Lealea Makauy Ecology Park?
Where can I find information about Lealea Makauy Ecology Park?
Why were my calls to the reservation center not answered?
Is assistance available for guests who are physically or mentally impaired?
Are the admission prices to Cilan, Mingchi, Divine Trees Garden, and Lealea Makauy Ecology Park the same?

A: Cilan Forest Recreation Area (Cilan Resort), Mingchi Forest Recreation Area (Mingchi Resort) and Divine Trees Garden are collectively known as Lealea Makauy Ecology Park. Cilan Resort and Mingchi Resort offer accommodation, dining, and guided tours. Divine Trees Garden is the largest Divine Trees cluster in Asia, and the largest red cypress garden in Taiwan, where there are also guided tour services and rest service areas in the park.

What is Makauy?

Answer: “Makauy”, in the aborigine language, is a mountain pepper that can be used in cooking.

Is shuttle service available?

Answer: We provide shuttle bus services by prepaid reservation. Shuttle buses to “Cilan Resort” pick up passengers at “Taipei Railroad Station (East Third Gate)”. This shuttle bus service must be reserved by phone in advance and prepaid. Reservations made on the day of the trip are not accepted, and passengers cannot board the bus without a reservation.

Is shuttle service available?

Answer: We provide shuttle bus services by prepaid reservation. Shuttle buses to “Cilan Resort” pick up passengers at “Taipei Railroad Station (East Third Gate)”. This shuttle bus service must be reserved by phone in advance and prepaid. Reservations made on the day of the trip are not accepted, and passengers cannot board the bus without a reservation.

【Cilan Resort-Divine Trees Garden 】Connecting bus timetable

Departures

Cilan Resort → Divine Trees Garden
Inbound departure time

Divine Trees Garden → Cilan Resort
Outbound departure time

Outbound, estimated time of arriving Cilan Resort

Remark

1st departure

08:30 

13:00

14:00

We suggest that you also order meals.

2nd departure

11:30

15:10

16:20

We suggest that you also order meals.

【Mingchi Resort-Divine Trees Garden 】Connecting bus timetable

Departures

Mingchi resort→divine trees garden

inbound departure time

Divine trees garden →Mingchi resort

outbound departure time

Outbound estimated time of arriving

Mingchi resort

Remark

1st departure

08:30

13:00

14:00

We suggest that you also order meals.

2nd departure

11:30

15:10

16:20

We suggest that you also order meals.

Can we add people or add beds for rooms at Cilan Resort or Mingchi Resort?

Answer: Due to the design of these rooms, beds cannot be added to the rooms. Each room, however, can add one person at NT$800 (including breakfast, supplies, and the admission ticket to the forest recreation park at that resort).

Can hotel guests at Cilan or Mingchi Resort bring pets or engage in open fire cooking?

Can hotel guests at Cilan or Mingchi Resort bring pets or engage in open fire cooking? Answer: Pets, camping, open fire cooking, and barbecuing at the resort are not permitted.

Is advance reservation for Divine Trees Garden necessary? Can I make the reservation on the day of the visit?

Answer: There is a limit on the number of people that can be admitted into Divine Trees Garden, so we suggest that you should make your reservation early to ensure your admission.

How do I reserve a spot at the Divine Trees Garden?

Answer: On the official website “Divine Trees Garden Tours”, select《Makauy-Divine Trees Garden》half-day tour or《Taipei-Divine Trees Garden》one-day tour. For 《Makauy-Divine Trees Garden》half-day tour, please download the reservation form, fill it out, and return it to 02-2515-2192.

Can I drive to the Divine Trees Garden?

Answer: Divine Trees Garden is in a restricted area that does not allow driving. It is necessary for visitors to take the shuttle bus from Cilan Resort or Mingchi Resort

【Cilan Resort-Divine Trees Garden 】Connecting bus timetable

Departures

Cilan Resort → Divine Trees Garden
Inbound departure time

Divine Trees Garden → Cilan Resort
Outbound departure time

Outbound, estimated time of arriving Cilan Resort

Remark

1st departure

08:30 

13:00

14:00

We suggest that you also order meals.

2nd departure

11:30

15:10

16:20

We suggest that you also order meals.

【Mingchi Resort-Divine Trees Garden 】Connecting bus timetable

Departures

Mingchi resort→divine trees garden

inbound departure time

Divine trees garden →Mingchi resort

outbound departure time

Outbound estimated time of arriving

Mingchi resort

Remark

1st departure

08:30

13:00

14:00

We suggest that you also order meals.

2nd departure

11:30

15:10

16:20

We suggest that you also order meals.

How much time does it take to tour Divine Trees?

Answer: About 4.5-5 hours round trip.

Are pets allowed in the Divine Trees Garden?

Answer: Divine Trees Garden is in type II forest roads forest protection area, which does not permit the admission of pets.

If I join the 2nd departure Divine Trees Tour (Cilan Resort 10:30 or Mingchi Resort 10:30 departure), may I eat before I start the tour?

Answer: Divine Trees Garden shuttle buses let visitors out at the entrance while visitors eat and board the return bus at the exit (the Visitors Service Center). Therefore, it is impossible to eat first before starting the tour.

Is there only one trail in the Divine Trees Garden? If I don’t have the stamina to walk the whole trail, can I turn back to where I started?

Answer: In the Divine Trees, there is a long trail (2.3 kilometers) and a short trail (1.2 kilometers). Visitors are advised to choose the trail according to their own condition. Because visitors get off and board the shuttle bus at different locations, turning back to where one started is not possible.

What do I need to take with me when visiting Divine Trees?

Answer: It rains often at Divine Trees Garden, located in the mountains, so you are well advised to have light rain gears ready along with bottled water and comfortable but non-slippery shoes. We suggest that seniors have trekking poles with them for support.

What is the temperature difference between Divine Trees Garden and the plains below? Will I need jackets?

Answer: Divine Trees Garden is cooler by about 5-10 degrees Celsius. Please dress

I have made a reservation online, how can I change the date?

Answer: You need to cancel your original reservation and make a new reservation for the new dates or you may call our reservation center at 02-2515-2128.

I have made a reservation online for a number of rooms. What should I do if I want to change that number?

Answer: You need to call our reservation center at 02-2515-2128 to change it manually.

I have made a reservation online and I want to cancel it online, but I can’t find the place to cancel it. Please tell me where I can cancel.

Answer:

  1. Go to the official website reservation page (Cilan Resort, please click me/Mingchi Resort, please click me) Click “Order Query” at the top.
  2. Click “ID Card Number” and fill in the ID card number in the back box;
  3. Then click “Order password” and fill in the order password you set when you booked the room in the back box;
  4. This brings you to your order job page. Click cancel.
Why is there no hot water for showers?

Answer: Most cabins heave stand-alone water heaters. We suggest that you shower 15-20 minutes after the last person’s shower.

Why can’t I get WIFI in my room?

Answer: Signals are limited in the mountains. Guest rooms cannot get WIFI, but you can get free WIFI in public areas, the lobby, and the restaurant.

Are pets allowed in the park?

Answer: Pets are not allowed in guest rooms.

Are rooms in Mingchi Resort equipped with air conditioners?

Answer: Mingchi Resort is 1250 meters above sea level, leaving it about 6-10 degrees Celsius lower than the low land. It is very cool and a nice summer resort. Guest rooms are equipped with electric fans.

Are cabins humid?

Answer: Humidity is unavoidable in the mountains. However, dehumidifiers are in all our guest rooms to keep humidity to the lowest.

Can I park in the cabin area?

Answer: Cars can be in the cabin area for unloading, but they should be parked in the parking lot.

Who manages the Lealea Makauy Ecology Park?

Answer: Lealea Mingchi Incorporated, a Lealea Tourism subsidiary, has taken over the management of the park since April 2015. Yezilin was the previous operator.

Where can I find information about Lealea Makauy Ecology Park?

Answer: Please refer to its website http://makauy.lealeahotel.com for information.

Why were my calls to the reservation center not answered?

Answer: The reservation center can be reached at 02-2515-2128 and the Cilan Resort site can be reached at 03-980-9606 and Mingchi Resort at 03-989-4104. If the line is busy, please try to call back a little later.

Is assistance available for guests who are physically or mentally impaired?

Answer: If physically or mentally impaired guests need special assistance, they may make the request while making their reservations. We’ll do our best to help our guests feel safe and comfortable.

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