Xiangshan

Chiayi Attractions

隙頂象山

The landmark of Xidong is approximately 1,050 meters high. From the Xidong area, it resembles a giant elephant, with the elephant's head, trunk, and back vividly depicted. According to local experience, in the past, whenever the weather was clear and the sound of rumbling was heard from Elephant Mountain, it was an indication that the weather was likely to change for the worse; conversely, if rumbling was heard during bad weather, it meant that the weather would improve. This phenomenon is the result of loose geological materials on the mountain that cause rockfalls to be easily dislodged. Nowadays, there are fewer occurrences of falling rocks, which some attribute to the increased noise from vehicles making it difficult to hear the rumbling sound.

Address：No. 25, Alishan Highway, 602 County Road, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Xiangshan Introduction

The landmark of Xiding stands at an altitude of approximately 1,050 meters. From the Xiding area, it overlooks a landscape resembling a giant elephant, with its head, trunk, and back vividly depicted. According to local experience, in the past, whenever the weather was good, the rumbling sound from Elephant Mountain would signal a potential change in the weather; conversely, if the weather was bad and one heard the rumbling sound, it indicated that the weather was improving. This phenomenon was caused by the geological looseness of the rocks and soil on the mountain, making falling rocks easily roll down. Nowadays, with fewer falling rocks occurring, this situation has become less common, and some people suggest that the increase in vehicles and noise may make it difficult to hear the sound of falling rocks.

Ecological Recreational

Xiangshan Travel Information

Address：No. 25, Alishan Highway, 602 County Road, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：Take the "Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Alishan Route" bus from Chiayi HSR Station / Chiayi TRA Station to get off at Xiding Station.

Other Nearby Attractions： Sheng Li Farm 、 Xiangshan Trail 、 Er Yan Ping Trail 、 Xianjing Waterfall 、 Yawu Mars Trail 、 Land God Temple 、 Hundred-Year Stone Terrace Fields 、 Chinese Margosa Tree 、 Danei Valley Ecological Park 、 Eternal Love Bridge

Nearby Cuisine： Xiding Ruifeng Tea Factory 、 Chun Hsin Tea 、 Hsi Lung Tea Factory 、 A-Rong's Shop 、 Meiyuan Building Scenic Hotel Restaurant 、 Chia He Tea 、 Traditional Flavor Restaurant 、 Sturgeon House (Gongtian Sturgeon) 、 Mountain Beauty Restaurant 、 Cloud Waterfall Valley Simple Meal Cafe