Alishan Museum

The Alishan Museum is a heritage museum in Alishan Township that displays exhibits about local forestry, railway history, and indigenous culture inside a traditional cypress wood building. The collection covers different areas that document the way of life and resources of this mountain region.

The museum was established in 1935 during Japanese colonial rule and reflected the interests of that administration at the time. A major renovation in 2007 modernized the exhibits and facilities for today's visitors.

The exhibits show how the Tsou people lived and worked through objects, handmade items, and photographs from the mountain region. You can see the daily practices and customs that shaped life in this area.

The museum is easy to reach by a short walk from Zhaoping Station on the Alishan Forest Railway in a quiet mountain setting. Its opening hours are split into two sessions, so plan your visit accordingly.

Inside you can see a cross-section of an ancient Taiwanese cypress tree where you can count the rings and understand how the forest developed over time. This piece shows visually why this wood was so valuable to the region.