An Insider's Guide to Alishan | Alishan, Taiwan
Alishan(阿里山),oneofTaiwan’smostreveredtouristattractions,isabeautifulalpineareathatdefinitelydeservesaspotoneveryTaiwantravelitinerary[1]. NeatlytuckedawayalongAliMountainisthe AlishanNationalForestRecreationArea –asprawlingparkthatsitsalmost2,200metershighabovesealevelandcoversmorethan1,400hectares.Withitsmistyforestsfilledwithsacredtrees,beautifulhistoricrailway,stunninghikingtrails,andtherichindigenouscultureoftheTsoutribe,it’shardtoresistatriphere. Ifyou’replanningyourfirsttriptoAlisha...
Alishan (阿里山), one of Taiwan’s most revered tourist attractions, is a beautiful alpine area that definitely deserves a spot on every Taiwan travel itinerary[1].
Neatly tucked away along Ali Mountain is the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area – a sprawling park that sits almost 2,200 meters high above sea level and covers more than 1,400 hectares. With its misty forests filled with sacred trees, beautiful historic railway, stunning hiking trails, and the rich indigenous culture of the Tsou tribe, it’s hard to resist a trip here.
If you’re planning your first trip to Alishan, you’re in for a real treat! And in this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about visiting this gorgeous mountainous area! I’ve included lots of tips to help plan the perfect trip, from what to expect and where to stay to when to go and the very best things to do in Alishan!
Watching the sunrise is one of the VERY best things to do in Alishan.