Alishan Forest Railway

Chiayi Attractions

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Address：308 Wenhua Road

Alishan Forest Railway Introduction

The Alishan Forest Railway was constructed during the Japanese colonial period to extract forest resources. The entire line is divided into the main line and branches, traversing three types of forest terrains: tropical, subtropical, and temperate. Starting from Chiayi Station at an elevation of 30 meters, it ascends to Alishan Station at an elevation of 2,216 meters. Additionally, travelers can take the Zhushan Line train in the early morning to reach Taiwan's highest railway station, Zhushan Station (2,451 meters), to admire the famous sunrise at Alishan. To overcome the challenging terrain, the Alishan Forest Railway employs four of the five major engineering methods used in mountain railways, including spiral routes, zigzag returns, Ω type turns, and specially designed steam locomotives. It integrates mountain railways, forest railways, and highland railways, demonstrating the capabilities of a world-class mountain railway, making it one of Taiwan’s potential World Heritage sites.

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Transport Station Ecology

Alishan Forest Railway Travel Information

Website：https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/Forestry/FR?typ_id=0900041

Address：308 Wenhua Road

Transportation Methods：[By Car] Route 1: Take National Highway No. 3 (Nanhighway 2) and exit at the Zhongpu Interchange, then connect to Provincial Highway No. 18 (Alishan Highway) to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area (88.2K). [By Car] Route 2: Take National Highway No. 1 (Zhongshan Highway) and exit at the Chiayi Interchange, then connect to Provincial Highway No. 18 (Alishan Highway) to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area (88.2K). [Public Transport] By Train: Take a train to Chiayi Train Station, then purchase tickets at the Alishan Forest Railway ticket counter for the various lines: Main line, Shenmu line, Zhaoping line, and Zhushan line. Before entering the station, proceed to the forest railway platform. * Alishan Forest Railway Chiayi Station ticket counter: (05) 2256918; Chiayi County Bus: (05) 2788177, Website: https://bus.cyhg.gov.tw. [Public Transport] By Bus: Chiayi County Bus [Chiayi ⇆ Alishan], [Chiayi ⇆ Fenqihu], [Chiayi High-Speed Rail ⇆ Alishan], [Chiayi High-Speed Rail ⇆ Fenqihu], [Fenqihu ⇆ Alishan]. For schedules and operating conditions, contact Chiayi County Bus Chiayi Station: (05) 224-3140 or visit the website: https://bus.cyhg.gov.tw. Additionally, you can take the Happiness Bus and Happiness Taxi from Chiayi Station. Please select the link: https://www.thb.gov.tw/News.aspx?n=10738&sms=13903&_CSN=4018. [Public Transport] By Yuanlin Bus: Yuanlin Bus [Sun Moon Lake ⇆ Alishan] Line 6739, Sun Moon Lake ticket sales: 049-2856879; for schedule inquiries: 049-2770041; Website: http://www.ylbus.com.tw/Shuili.html. [Public Transport] By Kuo-Kuang Bus: Kuo-Kuang Bus [Taipei Transfer Station ⇆ Alishan] Line 1835. For schedules and operating conditions, contact Kuo-Kuang Bus: 0800-010-138, Taipei Transfer Station phone: 02-25583060, and website: http://www.kingbus.com.tw/ticketPriceResult.php?sid=163. [Public Transport] Train to Bus Connection: 1. At Chiayi Train Station, take the Alishan Forest Railway [Chiayi ⇆ Fenqihu Station]. Alishan Forest Railway Chiayi Station ticket counter: (05) 2256918, Schedule: https://afrch.forest.gov.tw/0000115, Online ticketing: https://afrts.forest.gov.tw/. 2. Walk about 600 meters from Fenqihu Station to the bus station. 3. At the bus station, take the Chiayi County Bus to Alishan, Phone: (05) 2788177, Website: https://bus.cyhg.gov.tw.

Other Nearby Attractions： Shuling Tower 、 Alishan National Forest Recreation Area 、 Qinshan River He Yi Doctor Memorial Tablet 、 Tree Spirit Tower 、 Alishan Ecological Education Center 、 Alishan Sacred Tree Ruins 、 Shen Yi Stream Waterfall 、 Shouzhenceng Temple 、 Alishan Xianglin Sacred Tree 、 Erwanping