Mapleton Joins the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Program | Stay Offers on Routes 888 & 889

Explore Taichung with Taiwan Tourist Shuttle for a More Relaxed, Low-Carbon Journey

Traveling around Taichung does not necessarily mean you have to drive yourself. The Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau continues to integrate the Taichung Tour Bus and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle services, connecting distinctive attractions across the city's mountains, coast, countryside, and urban areas. These routes are also linked to other public transportation systems, including the Taiwan High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railways, Taichung Metro, regular city buses, and YouBike, making it easier and more convenient for visitors to explore Taichung while reducing their carbon footprint.

The official Taichung tourism bus network brings together a variety of themed routes, including Taichung Tour Bus routes 151 Wufeng Route Line, 153 Guguan Route Line, 66V Dakeng Route Line, and 309 Gaomei Wetland Route Line, as well as Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes 11 Taichung Midtown Bus Loop, 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route, 889 Dashueshan Route, 679 Taichung Dynamic Coast Route, and 555 Taichung International Airport Express Route. From urban attractions and cultural heritage to mountain forests and coastal scenery, these services offer visitors a wider range of low-carbon travel options.

For visitors staying in the Fengyuan area, the 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route and 889 Dashueshan Route are particularly convenient choices. Both routes use Fengyuan Transfer Center as a key transportation hub, making Fengyuan an ideal starting point for exploring Houli, Shigang, Dongshi, and the Dashueshan area. Mapleton Motel has been an official contracted partner of the Taichung Tour Bus and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle since 2024.

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route | Discover Fengyuan and Houli

The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route primarily serves Fengyuan and Houli, connecting a variety of popular attractions along the way. It is an excellent choice for a leisurely getaway, a family outing, a cycling trip, or a cultural excursion through Taichung's picturesque hillside towns.

Departing from Fengyuan Transfer Center, visitors can explore Taichung City Huludun Cultural Center, Fengyuan Tzu Chi Temple, and Miaodong Night Market to experience local culture and cuisine. Continuing toward Houli, the route provides access to distinctive attractions such as the Dongfeng Bicycle Green Way, Houfeng Bike Path, Houli Horse Ranch, Yuemei Tourism Sugar Factory, Lihpao Racing Park, Lihpao Resort, Chung-she Flower Garden, and Taian Railway Cultural Park. The Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau also recommends combining the 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route with cycling. By transferring from the bus to a bicycle, travelers can extend their journey and discover even more of the scenic landscapes around Houli and Fengyuan.

For travelers who enjoy taking their time, the 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route is more than just transportation between attractions. It makes it easy to combine bus rides, cycling, historic streets, flower viewing, and family-friendly entertainment into a complete day trip through Taichung's hillside towns. Visitors can choose to stay overnight in Fengyuan at either the beginning or the end of their journey, allowing them to enjoy the day's activities without rushing from one destination to another.

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 889 Dashueshan Route | Journey from Fengyuan into the Forests

While the 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route is ideal for exploring the scenic towns of Fengyuan and Houli, the 889 Dashueshan Route takes travelers from Fengyuan deep into the natural landscapes of Dashueshan. Its greatest appeal lies in connecting Fengyuan with the rich forest ecosystems of Dashueshan. Visitors can leave the busy town behind without driving themselves into the mountains, passing through the hillside scenery of Shigang and Dongshi before gradually entering the rich forests and natural habitats of the Dashueshan region.

Departing from Fengyuan Transfer Center, the 889 Dashueshan Route travels through Shigang and Dongshi before winding its way into the mountains. Along the route, visitors can reach attractions including the Dongfeng Bicycle Green Way, Shigang Dam, Lover's Wood Bridge, Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park, Dongshi Forestry Culture Park, Daxueshan Birdwatching Association, Hengling Mountain Trail, and the trailhead of Yuan Zuishan. The route continues to Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area and the Xiaoxueshan Visitor Information Station, with a total of 23 stops along the route.

The 889 Dashueshan buses also feature distinctive forest-inspired designs based on the region's natural ecology. Illustrations of forest wildlife, including Mikado pheasants, Swinhoe's pheasants, and Taiwan yuhinas, appear alongside nocturnal animals such as the white-faced flying squirrel, Formosan sambar deer, and Formosan serow. Natural wood textures and bird-call elements further enhance the design, creating a forest-themed experience that begins as soon as passengers step aboard.

As some sections of the 889 Dashueshan Route travel along mountain roads, the service currently operates with a seat reservation system. According to official information, passengers can begin making reservations two weeks before their intended departure, with a limited number of seats available for advance booking on each service. Visitors planning to travel into the Dashueshan mountain area are advised to check the latest schedules, reservation procedures, and service updates in advance.

For travelers planning mountain hikes, birdwatching, forest bathing, or a two to three days nature getaway, the 889 Dashueshan Route offers a convenient and environmentally conscious way to experience Taichung's mountain landscapes.

Mapleton Motel × Taiwan Tourist Shuttle | Enjoy Special Accommodation Discounts with Proof of Travel

To encourage visitors to explore Taichung using public transportation, Mapleton Motel is proud to participate in the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Partner Program.

Guests who travel on Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes 888 Fengyuan-Houli Route or 889 Dashueshan Route can enjoy a special accommodation offer when they complete their journey and stay at Mapleton Motel. Simply present valid proof of travel when checking in to receive our “Low-Carbon Travel Pioneer Privilege” accommodation discount.

• Double Room: NT$100 off per room, per stay.

• Quadruple Room: NT$200 off per room, per stay.

The offer is subject to the terms, conditions, and applicable guidelines announced by Mapleton Motel.

Whether you are planning a day trip through Taichung's hillside towns, a cycling adventure, a hike in Dashueshan, or a public-transport journey exploring Fengyuan, Houli, Shigang, Dongshi, and the surrounding mountain region, Mapleton Motel offers a convenient place to stay along the way. Spend the day discovering the region aboard Taiwan Tourist Shuttle and return to Fengyuan in the evening for a comfortable night's rest. Mapleton Motel is honored to be a Taiwan Tourist Shuttle partner establishment. Through this accommodation offer, we hope to encourage more travelers to choose public transportation, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Taichung's hillside towns, and reduce the transportation-related environmental impact of their journeys. After all, a meaningful trip is about more than simply reaching a destination. It is an opportunity to discover a city, reconnect with nature, and embrace a more sustainable way of traveling.