The historic railway winds through dense forests and misty mountain peaks in central Taiwan. Small red trains climb steep slopes while passing ancient cypress trees and blooming cherry blossoms. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy and creates a magical atmosphere along the narrow tracks. Passengers enjoy sweeping views of deep valleys as the cool mountain air flows through the windows.Read More

Explore the wonders of Alishan in the heart of the city.

Zhaoping Park sits high in Alishan, wrapped in cedar forest and mountain mist. Paths move past old cherry trees, quiet lawns, and the Forest Railway tracks. The air feels cool, resinous, and slower than the village below.Read More

Lijing Hall sits inside Alishan House, wrapped in cedar forest and cool mountain air. The room feels composed, with broad windows, warm wood, and a quiet hotel formality. Plates arrive with mountain vegetables, bamboo shoots, local chicken, and fragrant Alishan tea notes.Read More

Zhushan sits high above Alishan, where cedar forest gives way to open sky. Before dawn, the platform feels hushed, cold, and sharply clear. As light rises, Yushan’s ridges appear beyond rolling cloud layers.Read More

Zhushan Station sits high on the Alishan Forest Railway, above thick cypress woods and rolling mountain cloud. Its platforms feel quiet before dawn, with timber details, cool air, and dark ridgelines waiting for first light. The station is small, but the setting gives it a rare sense of altitude and stillness.Read More

Giant Tree Plank Trail runs through Alishan’s old cypress forest in Chiayi County. Wooden paths curve between red cypress trunks, damp moss, fern banks, and quiet mountain mist.Read More

Ciyun Temple sits below Lion Mountain in Chongqing, with tiled halls rising above Nanbin Road. Incense drifts through red timber, stone steps, and quiet courtyards facing the Yangtze River.Read More

Alishan House 50s Coffee sits inside a historic dance hall on the sixth floor. Dark wood, warm lights, and old decorative details give it a calm 1950s mood. The room feels polished but unforced, with mountain air just beyond the windows.Read More

Sister Ponds sit inside Alishan forest, ringed by tall cedars and soft mountain mist. The larger pond holds wooden pavilions on still green water. Paths stay close to the shore, so the scene feels quiet and contained.Read More

Shouzhen Temple sits among Alishan cypress, its tiled roofs layered against the forest. Red columns, carved dragons, and incense smoke give the courtyard a quiet gravity. The air feels cooler here, with bells carrying through the trees.Read More

Sacred Tree Station sits deep inside Alishan’s high mountain forest. The platform is simple and quiet, framed by red cypress trunks, moss, and drifting mist. Trains arrive slowly through the trees, making the station feel carved into the forest rather than built over it.Read More

Xianglin Sacred Tree rises from the Alishan forest like a weathered pillar of red cypress. Its bark is deeply folded, its crown cuts into cool mountain mist, and the air feels damp with resin and moss.Read More

Xianglin Service Area Restaurant sits inside Alishan’s cedar forest, close to walking trails and temple roofs. The room feels simple and practical, with mountain air moving through the service area. Steam rises from bowls, tea warms the tables, and visitors pause between forest walks.Read More

Fenqihu Railway Station sits high in the Alishan mountains, wrapped by forested slopes and cool mist. The old timber platform, red rail cars, and narrow tracks give the village a quiet, lived-in charm. Around the station, small shops and lunchbox stalls keep the rhythm slow and local.Read More

Fenqihu Old Street climbs through a mountain basin beside the Alishan Forest Railway. Low wooden shopfronts, red lanterns, and wet stone lanes hold the scent of cedar. Cloud moves close here, softening the roofs and slowing the whole street down.Read More

Fenqihu Hotel Bento sits in an old mountain railway village above Chiayi. The room feels practical and lived in, with wooden tables, lunch boxes, and steam rising from simple kitchen counters. Outside, the narrow streets smell of tea, forest air, and warm rice.Read More

Station Coffee sits in Fenqihu with the calm of an old railway town. Wood, mountain air, and the scent of fresh grounds soften the busy street outside. The room feels compact and deliberate, built for slow cups rather than quick stops.Read More

Eryanping Trail climbs through bamboo, stone steps, and clipped tea terraces above Xiding. Mist moves across the slopes, then opens to layered ridges and the Jianan Plain. The viewing decks feel quiet when the light drops behind Alishan.Read More

Yuyupas sits high in the Alishan mountains, surrounded by tea fields and forested slopes. Wooden halls, carved details, and open stages give the park a grounded village rhythm. The air feels cool, quiet, and shaped by mountain light.Read More

Yuyupas Tea House sits in Alishan tea country, where timber, glass, and mountain light set the mood. The room feels calm and grounded, with leaf aromas, clean tables, and slow service. It is built for lingering, not rushing.Read More

Ton'u Kitchen sits inside Hotel Indigo Alishan with warm wood and millet inspired details. The room feels grounded, like a harvest table lifted into the mountains. Soft light, open views, and clean lines keep the mood calm and precise.Read More

Duigaoyue Trail climbs through Alishan forest, where cedar and cypress hold the mist. Wooden steps move between dark trunks, mossy banks, and sudden breaks of mountain light. The air feels cool, resinous, and quiet above the railway line.Read More

Taiping Suspension Bridge stretches across a green mountain gap in Chiayi County. Its slim deck runs 281 meters above valleys, tea slopes, and curling roads. On clear days, the Chiayi Tainan Plain and Taiwan Strait sit beyond the ridge.Read More

Ak E Bar feels compact, loud, and switched on after dark. The room runs on sharp lights, close tables, and a bar that keeps conversation moving. DJs push familiar club tracks into local rhythms, while cocktails and cold beer set the pace.Read More

Zhaoping Station sits high in Alishan, framed by cypress forest and cool mountain air. Its timber structure feels quiet, precise, and rooted in the railway’s forest history. Trains arrive slowly, with mist moving between platforms and tall trees.Read More

Alishan Shenmu Area feels ancient, quiet, and deeply shaded. Giant red cypress trees rise beside wooden paths and narrow forest tracks. Mist moves between the trunks, softening the light and the mountain air.Read More

Alishan House Modern Chinese Restaurant sits inside the historic Alishan House, surrounded by cedar forest and mountain air. The room feels polished but calm, with warm wood, broad windows, and a quiet resort rhythm. It suits long meals after sunrise walks and cool highland afternoons.Read More

The Chiayi-Alishan Highway climbs from warm plains into cool cedar forest. Tea fields step across the slopes, with clouds moving low between ridges. The road feels quiet, green, and sharply vertical as the mountains close in.Read More