There isn't anything I disliked at Tianyi, but it's worth pointing out this is a real, working tea farm. There are pets and machinery and the boss sings karaoke in the basement! The common area has stuff piled up and it's not super clean. This was my most expensive room rate in Taiwan, but it was worth the money for the Alishan experience. Check if you need to pay cash as the credit card machine is not always working.

The hosts at Tianyi are wonderful. They make it a real Homestay with their genuine and personal customer service. You don't feel like a customer though, more like a long-lost friend or relative! The optional tea making and firefly tours are a joy, and the provided food and teas are authentic, delicious and never-ending! I easily walked to the Shizhou 7322 bus stop with my big pack (15 min). My lovely fellow guests from the Phillipines and I also got help with local trails and bus 7322 movements.

Stayed in April 2024

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The BnB was located on a beautiful tea farm with adorable cats and dogs. The breakfast was homecooked and the hosts were absolutely lovely - they personally drove us to see fireflies at a local spot along with the other guests! Rooms were comfortable but basic. I also bought the tea produced at the tea farm which was light and fragrant.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, literally perfect. Do bear in mind it is incredibly quiet at night.

The staff are some of the friendliest and most helpful I have ever met in my travels. Although we slept in and missed breakfast time, they kept food for us as they knew we were tired from the previous day. They were also so helpful with giving tips on the nearby trails and getting around Alishan forest area!

Stayed in March 2024

I had an amazing time during my stay here! The breakfast was delicious and the staff is really welcoming, they even shared with us their Chinese new year meal, they made us feel right at home!

Stayed in February 2024

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Right in the middle of tea terrace and very nice walks, this homestay is great. The family who is in charge is so friendly and easy to communicate with. When we arrived we had tea ceremony and were suggested to experience a fireflies trip at night. It was just amazing! I would recommend 100 times!

Stayed in April 2024

A little bit messy in the back yard

Peaceful and serene. Lots of birds calling in the day. Magnificent view

Stayed in April 2024

Great tea and we learned a lot!

Stayed in March 2024

The bathroom didn't have the best ventilation and the shower didn't have a curtain or door, so the bathroom stayed wet for a long time after showering. Not a big deal, but a new fan would probably go a long way towards improving it.

The location is excellent. It is close to various trails through the tea fields. We visited during cherry blossom season so it was especially beautiful. The hosts were very helpful and friendly (though most of them didn't speak much English). They made their tea for us, they helped us plan our visit to Alishan, they drove us to dinner and the bus stop, and when we lost a phone on a bus they contacted the bus operator to help us retrieve it.

Stayed in March 2024

A very friendly family who welcomed us warmly. The location of the accommodation is among the tea fields, which is very nice. There is also a parking space on the property. The rooms are pleasant, with enough warm blankets for cold evenings. A variety of Taiwanese breakfast is available.

Stayed in February 2024

A bit expensive at the time of cherry blossom

Great location close to the tea trails and other trails, not so touristy as Alishan scenic area. House was nice, nice bedroom, breakfast is local with tasteful tea , and toasts.

Stayed in March 2024

It is right next to the Love trail and tea plantation. Close enough to walk to Sakura trail. Very friendly owners who go out of their way to fetch us to/from 奋起湖 , start of walking trails as well as to 石卓 for dinner. They always make tea for us when we come back. They are very engaging and friendly. We enjoyed walking their dog OK and playing with their three cats! Although furnishings are basic, it is clean. They also organise fireflies walk for a reasonable fee. Highly recommend if you want to enjoy the Taiwanese hospitality.

Stayed in March 2024

Extraordinary and down to earth homestay in the tea region with lovely hosts, who offered us their own oolong tea - it was exceptional, thanks a lot!

Stayed in February 2024

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Located in a tea plantation and Very near an observatory deck where you could view the fantastic sunset when weather permits. It’s also very near the love trail where you can see the last cherry blossoms in March.

Stayed in March 2024

This is the right place if you want to dig into Alishan's tea culture. The team, especially our host Tin, was very pleasant, very friendly and could tell everything about tea. It is a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, in the outdoor lobby you get in touch with the team and other travellers easily. We spent several hours in tea-tastings and enjoyed the great surrounding. Thanks for being our host!

Stayed in March 2024

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As we rent driver , so the location is still accessible for us. We reached quite late but able to enjoy the night view of cherry blossom and I was so obsessed with the view. After settle down, we enjoy our supper at the open area, the owner is very nice and shared us a lot of Beauty of their tea farm. Definitely will visit again ~

Stayed in March 2024

Very friendly staff, make you feel at home and is also very helpful. Great advices regarding the sightseeings. The lessons on tea are worth the stay ! The room and bathroom are clean and functional.

Stayed in March 2024

None all perfect

Homestay which feels like home. Spacious room with big beds. The owner VERY KIND. thanks Ms. TENG for your great hospitality & asisstant during our stay in Alishan. We had sweet memory in Tian yi homestay. Surely will be back again. Send our hugs to "OK" and other cats

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was so wonderful.

The breakfast was really good and the tea was excellent. The owners themselves greeted and chatted with us every morning. We felt so at home. They took a lot of trouble to give us rides to and from town.

Stayed in February 2024

This place is amazing! The owners are lovely and very helpful. They welcome you with a true tea ceremony of their own tea (which you can buy right there), they often drive you to places, and can recommend itineraries. Two people speak English, so communication isn't a problem. I also liked the three cats and the rescued three-legged dog. The room was great too, very spacious and clean with basic hygienic products. There's a good vibe to this homestay and they really do make you feel at home. Besides, the tea farm is on site, you sit shoulder to shoulder to it having breakfast. You can directly start hiking the trails from the house as you reach the start of mist trail in 20 minutes. From the shops and bus stop in town it's 15 minutes walking uphill (not too steep). You don't have to go anywhere for the sunset, at the house you have a great view over the tea farm and the mountains. The whole area is just beautiful and not as touristy as other places. I totally recommend!

Stayed in February 2024

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The host is very kind and nice, helping me to plan my trip and giving useful information and suggestions The surroundings are very nice with beautiful scenery and sunset and sunrise view.

Stayed in January 2024

No heating

Very hospitable host

Stayed in January 2024

Clean, fresh atmostphere, The landlord is very kind, helpful, and creates a good sense of connection with the tenants.

Stayed in December 2023

The breakfast is pretty basic.

The japanese style room was lovely and with an amazing view. The family that runs the business are really nice, they offer a tea ceremony, and take you around when needed for hikes or buses. The area around is super beautiful, and relatively unspoiled by tourism. It's a real gem in Taiwan.

Stayed in January 2024

It can be a little cold up the mountains during the December period and there aren't any bed warmers or heaters in the room. That brings the comfort level down a little, but in general it is very tolerable! This won't be the ideal place for an extremely comfortable stay, what they do provide is basic amenities to keep you clean, dry, and mostly warm.

Tianyi is the ideal place for tea enthusiasts who want to learn more about Alishan tea production and taste. We learnt to pick tea leaves, which we then cooked and tried the next day. The most standout feature of this homestay is its people. The owners genuinely care about this lifestyle business, and will go out of their way to work things out for you. They helped us plan our trips around Alishan, offered to ride us around the area, and even sent my belonging to my next hotel when I had accidentally left it behind upon checking out. Everyone is warm and friendly, I really enjoyed it here.

Stayed in December 2023

super host A-tun. She made tea (oolong and red/black tea grown on the homestay/farm) for us on multiple occasions. She shared much about local attractions from nearby markets/cities, drove us to nearby restaurants for lunches/dinners. She shared about local history (cultural, social, and political) that gave me a deeper sense of what it is like to be a Taiwanese multigenerational farming family in the Alishan region. Her dad, Mr. Tun, cooked a traditional Taiwanese breakfast for us, let our son pick chayotes from their farm (which we ate the next morning). We learn much about the drying and fermentation processing for tea from the family. Thanks you A-tun & Mr. Tun. The homestay is on and near various scenic hiking trails (some within driving distance, one directly walkable from the homestay). Beautiful location whether sunny, foggy, or raining.

Stayed in December 2023