Alishan Township, Mountain township in Chiayi County, Taiwan
Description
Alishan Township is a mountain region in Chiayi County that spreads across steep, forested slopes and contains multiple high peaks. The area is marked by thick forests with old cypress trees and is crossed by several streams.
History
The mountain region was opened up by Japanese colonial administration in the early 1900s for timber harvesting. A forest railway was built to transport wood from the mountains and shaped local infrastructure for decades.
Culture
The Tsou people live across several villages here and keep their traditions alive through ceremonies and seasonal celebrations. Their deep connection to the mountain shapes how the community lives and thinks about itself.
Practical
The best time to visit is from September to November, when weather is stable and visibility remains good. The area is hilly, so visitors should expect steep paths and changing conditions.
Did you know?
An impressive waterfall cascades down through the forested slopes here and ranks among the highest on the island. This natural site is home to many plants and animals found only at this elevation.
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Yushan Main Peak
20.9 km
Alishan Forest Railway
17.8 km
Yushan National Park
20.9 km
Alishan National Scenic Area
18.6 km
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
18.6 km
Paiyun Lodge
20.1 km
Couple Trees
20.3 km
Lulin Observatory
15.2 km
Dongpu Hot Spring
27.2 km
Yushan Front Peak
18.4 km
Jiao Lung Waterfall
22.9 km
Yushan West Peak
19.3 km
Penglai Waterfall
29.1 km
Longgong Waterfall
27 km
Yuntan Waterfall
25.1 km
Alishan Museum
18.6 km
Nanyushan
15.5 km
Cihyun Temple
18.6 kmShibi Hill
29.3 kmMt. Yushan Round Peak
19.8 kmFumei Suspension Bridge
13.2 km
Giant Tree of Shuishan Mt
17.3 km
Tataka Visitor Center
18 kmTen Thousand Year Gorge
31.1 kmShigupan Tourist Bridge
25.7 kmYushan Yuanfeng
19.7 kmChuhe Shan
26.5 kmWaihu Shan
31.8 km
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