How do I get to Alishan?

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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.

How do you get from Chiayi to Alishan?

The easiest way to travel to Alishan from Chiayi is by taking the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Bus 7322. The Chiayi Bus Station is outside of the main entrance of Chiayi Main Station. The journey takes about 2 hours or so where the last hour will be on a windy mountain road.

How can I watch sunrise in Alishan?

To see sunrise at Zhushan, you can walk on Zhushan Sunrise Trail or take the Zhushan line train. ※ One way takes about 30 minutes. ※ Buy train ticket the day prior from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on the 2nd floor of Alishan Station.

Is Alishan Forest Railway reopened?

The Alishan Forest Railway, along with the nature reserve, has reopened as well.

Where can I watch 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.

How can I see the sunrise in Alishan?

Ogasawara (Xiaoliyuan) Mountain Observation Deck is the best spot here for sunrise watching. You can also take the Zhuri Sunrise Train from Alishan Railway Station or Zhaoping Station; or walk up the stairs on the sunrise trail in Zhaoping Park.

What is the meaning of Alishan?

Alishan. In Persian, Alishan (عليشان ‘alīshān) or written as Ali Shan (علي شان ‘alī shān) means “highest of dignity, rank, status, pride” both used as a name, surname and also as a term or word. The name is used in Iran, Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia.

How high is Alishan mountain in Taiwan?

2,663 m
Alishan Range

Alishan Mountain Range
Elevation	2,663 m (8,737 ft)
Naming
Native name	阿里山山脈群 (Chinese)
Geography