Zhushan (Station and Surroundings)

Chiayi Attractions

祝山

Due to its prominent terrain and broad view, every dawn, countless rays of light are scattered across the ground, complemented by the cloud sea formed in the valleys, creating a remarkable spectacle. Many tourists travel great distances just to witness this stunning sight as the light suddenly appears. As early as the Japanese colonial period, Zhu Mountain was an important sunrise viewing spot. However, at that time, access was only possible via walking paths to Zhu Mountain or Taimali Mountain. Starting from 1971, the Forestry Bureau opened the Zhu Mountain Forest Road to replace the original winding paths, but due to the conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles, as well as pollution issues, a railway was built in May 1984 to regulate vehicle access. Since the Zhu Mountain railway only operates in the early morning, visitors rush down after sunrise, making it the highest railway station in Taiwan and the earliest start and end station for commuters in the country!

Address：Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Zhushan (Station and Surroundings) Introduction

Due to its prominent terrain and wide view, every sunrise casts numerous rays of light, creating a spectacular sight, especially with the sea of clouds formed in the valley. Many tourists travel great distances just to witness this stunning phenomenon. During the Japanese colonial period, Zhu Mountain was already an important spot for sunrise watching, although at that time, access was limited to hiking trails to Zhu Mountain or Dongshan Peak. In 1971, the Forestry Bureau opened the Zhu Mountain Forest Road to replace the previous narrow paths. However, due to conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, as well as air pollution, a railway was constructed in May 1984, regulating vehicle access. As the Zhu Mountain Line only operates in the early morning and quickly descends after sunrise, it is the highest train station in Taiwan and also the first station in the nation for daily commuting!

Recreational Forest Recreation Areas

Zhushan (Station and Surroundings) Travel Information

Address：Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Other Nearby Attractions： Wuqiji Sunrise 、 Wuqiji Cloud Sea 、 Xiao Gasou Mountain 、 Zhaoping (Station and surrounding park) 、 Sisters Pond 、 Xianglin Arch Bridge 、 Wuqiji Forest 、 Giant Tree Boardwalk 、 Water Mountain Giant Tree 、 Three-generation Wood and Elephant Trunk Wood

Nearby Cuisine： Alishan House Restaurant 、 Alishan House Restaurant 、 Alishan Hotel Restaurant 、 Shan Chi Township Flavor Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 999 Restaurant 、 999 Restaurant 、 Gaoshanqing - Zhushan Xuan Restaurant 、 New Star Light Restaurant