| Zhushan Branch Line
Zhushan Station, at an elevation of 2451 meters, is the highest station of the Alishan Forest Railway. The architectural appearance is alpha-shaped, with roof lines swirling like cloud waves, symbolizing the dawn of the sunrise;
The platform retains the crescent arc of the old station, intertwining into the most beautiful station atop the clouds, embodying both cultural landscape and ecological sustainability,
setting five records, including the highest point of Taiwan's railways, diamond-level green building, smart ecological lighting, water storage features, and crescent-shaped platform.
▏Half-price for Domestic Travelers:
A discount of NT$100 for Taiwanese citizens who meet the following criteria:
- Military and police personnel with ID.
- Students with a student ID and children (ages 7 to 12).
- Residents of the county (city) where the amusement area is located, with proof of residency.
- Bereaved families of public officers, with proof.
▏Half-price for Foreigners:
- Non-national students, holders of an international student card, and children (ages 7 to 12)
▏Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
"Spring for flowers, summer for coolness, autumn for maple leaves, and winter for clouds" describes the myriad sights of the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area throughout the year. In Alishan, all you need to do is slow down, enjoy the comfortable and pleasant surrounding mountains, fall asleep to the chirping of insects, and wake up to the crisp tweets of forest birds. Why not pack your bags now, plan a light trip to Alishan, immerse yourself in the phytoncides of the sacred tree group, and arrange a natural retreat for your body and soul.
▏The Five Wonders of Alishan
The Alishan mountain range is one of Taiwan's five major mountain ranges. Alishan itself is not a single mountain but refers to this mountainous area. Since 1912, it has been Taiwan's largest logging site until the late 1960s. After logging by the Japanese and the Nationalist government, the original cypress forest was nearly exhausted. Today, the first and second phases of the giant tree trails preserve nearly 40 red cypress giants, reminding visitors of the past grandeur and sanctity of the sacred woods. Among them, the tallest "Alishan Xianglin Sacred Tree" stands at 45 meters, with a circumference of 12.3 meters and an age of about 2300 years, making it a must-visit spot in Alishan.
▏The Eight Sights of Alishan
Inside the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, there is a rich ecosystem, including rare plants such as Dipteris conjugata, Selaginella doederleinii, Alishan's ten great contributions, and single-leaf orchid; animals include the Formosan macaque, Mikado pheasant, bush warbler, Alishan robin, and Alishan loach among others, creating a lively atmosphere.
In addition to sacred trees, Alishan also has many other scenic attractions: forest trains, the ethereal Sister Ponds, the magnificent sea of clouds, the beautiful Zhushan sunrise, Shouzhen Temple, Ci Yun Temple for over a century, forestry history sites, and the blooming of various cherry and rhododendron species in spring... Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is an international tourist spot that adequately represents Taiwan's montane cloud forests, welcoming travelers from all over the world to explore Taiwan's rich and beautiful mountainous landscapes.
Sources: Council of Agriculture, Forestry Bureau Official Website and Taiwan Mountain Leisure Network
