Alishan National Scenic Area

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Alishan National Scenic Area was founded in 2001 and  covers the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, Rueili, Fengshan, Taiho, Daban, Shanmei, and Chashan villages. The high altitude affects the climate at Alishan bringing it to an average of 10 Celsius. The combination of cool weather and beautiful mountain scenery has made Alishan the most popular summer getway in Taiwan.

Alishan National Scenic Area, with altitudes ranging from 1400 to 2600, covers four different environment zones. The tropic, sub-tropic, temperate and frigid zones have made possible a great variety zones of specific flora and fauna. With abundant rain and pleasant environment, the area is covered with endless forests. The Taiwan Red Cypress and the endemic Taiwan Pleione are among some of the famous native trees found in the area. Alishan was established as a Natural Reserve with the purpose of preserving the Taiwan Pleione around twenty years ago. It is a great environment to examine botanical ecology or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. The Alishan Forest Railway, a moving ecological museum crossing four environmental zones and rising from an altitude of 30 meters to 2216 meters, is a three and a half hour ride. The unique spiraling and zigzag path of the Alishan Forest Railway is a riding experience no other mountain railway can provide.


Other seasonal and special events are held throughout the year. The magnificence of sunrises and sunsets in the sea of clouds is a must see. The view is never the same and it’s very addicting. The fire-fly watching season spans from April to June and is a pleasant seasonal surprise. Alishan provides the best fire-fly watching locations for city folks wanting to witness natural Christmas lights in summer. Alishan National Scenic Area is the top natural tourist attraction in Taiwan for a reason, come find out why in person.
 
Leon Tsai

scenery features:

The most popular natural visits in Taiwan. Alishan National Scenic Area is located between 1400 to 2600 altitude covering four different environments. The tropic, sub-tropic, temperate and frigid zones, it is a great environment to examine botanical ecology or to simply enjoy the beauty of nature.

service facilities:

Alishan National Scenic Area Administration
Contact Number: 05-259-3900

expenditure brief:

Ticket Fee:
Holiday Full Pass NT$ 200
Holiday Half Pass NT$ 100
Regular Full Pass NT$ 150
Regular Half Pass NT$ 100
Group above 20 person NT$ 150/person
Concession NT$ 10 (elders over 70 years old, handicapped and kids under 115 cm)

The above fees are for reference purposes only; actual costs are informed at the actual venue and we do NOT give any prior notice.

available parking areas:

Three Parking Areas
Parking Fee
Large Vehicle NT$ 100
Regular Vehicle NT$ 100
Motorcycle NT$ 20

Directions:

Directions:
By Car
Highway no.1 exit on Chiayi
Proceed no. 159 Provincial Rd. to Chiayi City
Proceed Wufeng N.(S.) Rd. or Mito Rd. to No.18 Provincial Highway

By Bus
From Chiayi Bus Station
NT$ 221 adult
NT$ 111 concession

By High Speed Railway
From Chiayi HSR Station
Take the Chiayi Bus HSR-Taiwan Railway Station route NT$44
Take the Chiayi Bus Chiayi-Alishan route adult NT$ 221 concession NT$111

Alishan Tourist Informtaion Center: (05)267-9917
Chiayi Bus Station: (05)224-3140
Chiayi Railway Station: 0800-765-888
Beimen Station: (05)276-8094
Alishan Train Station: (05)267-9833, (05)267-9200

Near Hotels

Gau Shan Ching Hotel

0.1 km
No.43, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan
TWD2,700+

Ho Fong Villa Hotel

0.2 km
No.51, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan
TWD2,200+

Near Attractions

Alishan Forest Recreation Area

Alishan Sacred Tree

Alishan Shoujhen Temple

Alishan Sisters Ponds

Laiji

Tefuye

Taihe Scenic Area

Fengshan Scenic Area