# Alishan Forest Recreation Area (阿里山森林游乐区)

Taichung, Taiwan Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/alishan-forest-recreation-area
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Time needed:** 4–8 hours
- **Getting there:** Tour buses run to Alishan from Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung, making it very convenient to get there.
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Alishan Forest Recreation Area

Located in Alishan Township, Chiayi County, on a branch of the Yushan Range, Alishan is one of Taiwan's most iconic scenic areas. Its “Five Wonders” are sunrise, sea of clouds, railways, forests and sunset glow. The Alishan Forest Railway, a showcase of early engineering, is also well worth experiencing. The mountain scenery is truly outstanding and not to be missed!

## Tips from the guidebook

- Forest railway: The Alishan Forest Railway climbs from Jiayi Beimen Station, at an elevation of 30 m, passing through 47 tunnels and 72 bridges. It crosses Dulishan (独立山) and reaches Zhaoping Station (沼平车站) at 2,216 m. It is a thrilling mountain journey. Tickets are hard to come by, so be sure to book in advance.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2701. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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