Alishan Specials
Alishan High-Mountain Tea
Alishan area is not only recognized for the unparalleled nature beauties and enriched aboriginal cultures, but also the perfect venue for high mountain tea plantation. The soil composition, moist climate, and the temperature differential of day and night make Alishan tea the most famous among all Taiwan teas. In accordance to the geographic advantage, the Alishan tea farms are irrigated with pure mountain spring water, hand-picked, air dried and delicately roasted in a unique process enhancing a sweet and mild taste. Travelers may find Alishan tea products at the souvenir shops in the Alishan Forest Recreation Area.
Alishan Wasabi (Green Mustard Root)
Alishan area is the perfect place for growing wasabi; green mustard roots. Having a moist climate, Alishan produces high quality wasabi that are made into different products include wasabi peanuts and wasabi sauce. Alishan area is one of the few places in Taiwan that fresh wasabi can be purchased in Taiwan. These fresh wasabi roots have a faint green color, light scented, mild but still with a kick!
Fenchihu Lunchbox
Fenchihu was once the refuel stop for the old Alishan trains and is now a popular Taiwan destination for travelers to take a rest and appreciate the wonderful surroundings before reaching the Alishan Forest Recreation Area. Other than exploring Fenchihu, what most of the travelers would do is to enjoy traditional lunchboxes that contain rice, pork chop, chicken leg, soy sauce-marinated egg, vegetables, as well as purchase the special lunchboxes made from different materials such as bamboo, iron, or wood as mementos.
Alishan High Mountain & Aboriginal Delicacies
There are a number of restaurants in Alishan Forest Recreation Area and Fenchihu area decorated in Chinese style. These restaurants serve all kinds of authentic high mountain and traditional aboriginal delicacies that travelers can hardly find elsewhere. Delicacies made with wasabi, steamed high mountain fish, high mountain vegetables, and wild boar barbecue are dishes travelers may want to give it a try during their Alishan travel.
Alishan Attractions
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Alishan National Scenic Area
Alishan National Scenic Area was founded in 2001 and covers the Alisha ... -
Alishan Forest Recreation Area
Alishan Forest Recreation Area is located within Alishan National Scenic Area, a ... -
Alishan Sacred Tree
The Alishan Sacred Tree is one of the most notable Alishan attractions. The tree ... -
Alishan Shoujhen Temple
Located within the Alishan Forest Recreation Park, Shoujhen Temple is the larges ... -
Alishan Sisters Ponds
Located within the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, the Alishan Sisters&rsquo ...