Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

Alishan Scenic Area is an iconic scenic spot in Taiwan. The Alishan Mountains composed of 18 mountains are vast in area. The essence of natural beauty is gathered in the "Alishan Forest Recreation Area". , train” can be fully appreciated here, and when tourists mention “going to Alishan”, they usually refer to coming here. If the weather is clear, Alishan sunrise must not be missed. The well-known Zhushan Observation Deck and Ogasawara Mountain Observation Deck in the amusement area, both of which are unobstructed and have excellent views, can overlook the continuous mountains such as Yushan Mountains, Central Mountains, and Tashan Mountains. It must make people feel worthwhile. The sunrise time of the summer solstice is about 5 in the morning, the winter solstice is about 7 o’clock, and the spring and autumn equinox is about 6 o’clock. It is recommended to live in the amusement area to watch the sunrise. shoe. The Sea of Clouds in Alishan, one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan, usually appears in the early morning or dusk when the weather is clear in autumn and winter with floating clouds. Near Flat Park, Ogasawara Mountain Observation Deck and First Parking Lot. Due to the thin air and strong solar radiation in the alpine areas, the blue sky is more gorgeous than the flat land, and the sunset is also more gorgeous. Ciyun Temple, Alishan Hotel, Alishan Railway Station, Zhuoping Park, Duigao Mountain, Ogasawara Mountain and the vicinity of the first parking lot are all scenic spots to watch the sunset of Alishan. Forest Alishan was originally one of the three major forest farms in Taiwan. With the gradual increase in altitude, all kinds of plants from tropical to temperate zones can be seen. Cherry blossoms are flying in spring, red leaves in autumn are all over the mountains, and there are also amazing thousand-year-old red junipers. In the giant wood forest, you can enjoy the long-lost natural forest bath along the wooden plank road more than 600 meters long. The red train shuttles through the cherry blossom forest. This picture has almost become a symbol of Alishan. The retro-looking little train was used to transport wood in the early years, and now it is a popular attraction among tourists. The railway connects from Chiayi Railway Station to the amusement area. The Zhushan Line is the best choice for watching the sunrise, and the Shenmu Line can reach the forest area with giant trees. If you want to visit the amusement area, it is very convenient to take these two lines. In addition to the charming natural scenery, there are many cultural landscapes in the specialty recreation area, including Alishan Gui Hotel, Alpine Museum, Shuling Pagoda... Alpine tea is the first specialty souvenir of Alishan, you can find it in Alishan Around the mountain railway station and Fenqihu Old Street, buy some for relatives and friends.