How do I get from Kaohsiung to Alishan?
The quickest way to get from Kaohsiung to Alishan is to taxi which costs $130 – $160 and takes 2h 12m. Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung and Alishan? No, there is no direct bus from Kaohsiung to Alishan. However, there are services departing from Jianguo and arriving at Alishan via Chiayi Train Station.
How do I get to Alishan National Scenic Area?
RECOMMENDED ROUTE TO ALISHAN
- Hop on a trip to Chiayi from Taipei (i.e. THSR Train 0203 6:30AM to 7:45AM)
- Catch the shuttle bus from the Chiayi THSR to TRA station at roughly 8:05AM.
- Take 9AM Alishan Forest Railway train.
- Arrive in Fenqihu at 11:20AM.
- Take 12:50 bus from Fenqihu to Alishan.
- Arrive in Alishan at 2PM.
Is Alishan worth visiting?
Alishan (阿里山), one of Taiwan’s most revered tourist attractions, is a beautiful alpine area that definitely deserves a spot on every Taiwan travel itinerary.
How can I see the sunrise in Alishan?
The best spot to catch the dawn is located at the top of Zhushan (祝山), which can be reached by 30-minute predawn trains from Alishan Station, or a 1-hour walk with the 240-meter Sunrise Viewing Trail from Chaoping Station, within walking distance from Alishan Station.
Is Alishan Forest Railway reopened?
The Alishan Forest Railway, along with the nature reserve, has reopened as well.
What is Alishan known for?
The area is famous for its production of high mountain tea and wasabi. Alishan is well known for its sunrises, sunset, sea of clouds in the area between Alishan and Yüshan, railway station, and sacred trees. Alishan, along with Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake, is one of Taiwan’s most popular scenic attractions.
Where can I watch sunset in Alishan?
Introduction. Ciyun Temple, Alishan House, Alishan Railway Station, Zhaoping Park, Duigaoyue, Ogasawara Mountain, and the transit station at the entrance are all good spots for watching the Alishan sunset.
Where is Alishan scenic mountain area?
Chiayi County
The Alishan National Scenic Area is a mountain resort and nature reserve located in Alishan township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Where can I see sea of clouds in Taiwan?
As for those living in south Taiwan’s Tainan and Kaohsiung, a good spot to see a sea of clouds would be atop Taimushan, which stands tall at 3,092 m. As for the best time to catch the spectacle, the stronger the cold air mass is as it descends south, the more magnificent the clouds will be.