Alishan Forest Railway, Narrow gauge railway in Chiayi County, Taiwan
The Alishan Forest Railway spans 86 kilometers through mountain terrain, featuring 50 tunnels and 77 wooden bridges across different elevation zones.
The railway construction started in 1912 during Japanese rule as a transportation system for cypress and Taiwania wood from mountain forests to coastal areas.
The rail line connects to territories of the Tsou indigenous people and provides access to ancient cypress trees central to Taiwan's natural heritage.
Passengers can board trains at Chiayi station, with daily departures at 9:00 AM and additional weekend services through the mountain route.
The railway employs Z-shaped switchbacks and spiral tunnels to manage a 5% gradient climb, ascending 2,216 meters through multiple climate zones.
Location: Chiayi County
Website: https://afrch.forest.gov.tw/En
GPS coordinates: 23.51009,120.80424
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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