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Alishan is a mountain national scenic area famous for its sea of clouds and forest railway — ride the vintage train to watch the sunrise above the clouds, walk among thousand-year-old cypress trees, see maple leaves and cherry blossoms in season, and visit high-mountain tea plantations. The air is cool and pleasant, up in Chiayi.
Why stay in Alishan
Sunrise over the clouds
Take the pre-dawn train to watch the sun rise above the sea of clouds — the highlight.
Vintage forest railway
An old mountain train winding through the cypress forest, a feat of engineering heritage.
Thousand-year cypress forest
Walk among giant thousand-year-old cypress trees along nature trails.
High-mountain tea farms
High-quality high-mountain oolong tea grown on Alishan mountain.
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Local dishes to try in Alishan
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High-mountain oolong tea
High-quality high-mountain tea, fragrant and mellow, the area's famous product.
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Mushrooms and mountain vegetables
Chiayi mountain fare, with fresh mushrooms and highland greens.
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Bamboo sausage
Grilled sausages and snacks sold along the roadside near the train station.
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Chiayi turkey rice
Turkey over rice drizzled with fragrant oil, Chiayi's signature dish.
📍 Chiayi
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Zhushan Sunrise
Take the pre-dawn train up to Zhushan to watch the sunrise above the sea of clouds.
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Forest Railway
A vintage mountain train winding through the cypress forest, with a charm all its own.
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Giant Tree Trail
A wooden boardwalk past thousand-year-old cypress trees and a shrine in the forest.
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Seasonal Blooms
Cherry blossoms in late winter and spring, and maple leaves in winter.
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Tea Plantations
High-mountain oolong tea plantations where you can taste the tea and enjoy mountain views.
📍 High mountain
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3 Alishan hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.1ValueAlishan Shermuh International Tourist Hotel
#4 3-star hotel · highest guest score on the list
★ 9.0Upper-midAlishan House
#5 4-star hotel · landmark inside the national park
★ 8.7Valueโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในAlishan
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🚆 Getting around Alishan
Bus from Chiayi
Take the THSR to Chiayi, then a bus up to Alishan, about 2.5 hours.
Forest railway
The mountain train within the scenic area runs to the sunrise viewpoint; book ahead.
Rental or chartered car
Drive up the mountain yourself or hire a car with a driver; the roads are winding.
Stay overnight on the mountain
Stay inside the scenic area so you can wake early for the sunrise.
Where to go next near Alishan
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JiufenA hillside village of red-lantern lanes — teahouses with sea views and a retro atmosphere said to have inspired Ghibli.
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Sun Moon LakeA large lake among the mountains — lakeside cycling, a cable car, lakeside temples, and boat cruises.
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HualienAn east-coast city — the gateway to Taroko National Park, the Qingshui Cliff, and grand natural scenery.
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Do you have to stay overnight in Alishan?+
Staying overnight on the mountain is recommended, because you need to wake before dawn to take the train to the sunrise — an unmissable highlight.
How do you get to Alishan?+
Take the THSR to Chiayi, then a bus up the mountain, about 2.5 hours, or charter a car. The roads are winding, so allow extra time.
When is the best time to visit Alishan?+
It's worth visiting year-round — cherry blossoms in late winter and spring, a beautiful sea of clouds on clear days, and cool air throughout.
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