Tree Spirit Tower

Chiayi Attractions

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The Tree Spirit Tower is located in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. It is a stone tower about 20 meters high, built in 1935 by the Japanese government to commemorate the 77 workers (including Taiwanese and Japanese engineers) who lost their lives due to logging operations, and to soothe the souls of the 100,000 trees that were cut down. The design of the Tree Spirit Tower is filled with symbolic meaning; the base is circular, representing the tree rings, with each layer symbolizing 500 years of tree age. The grooves on both sides of the tower represent saw marks, telling the history of logging. This memorial tower not only showcases people's reverence for nature but also serves as a testament to Alishan's past forestry culture. Today, it is surrounded by later-planted cedar forests, with lush greenery all around, creating a serene environment that is an important site for visitors to appreciate the natural beauty and historical memory of Alishan.

Address：Shuiling Tower, Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Tree Spirit Tower Introduction

The Tree Spirit Pagoda is located in Alishan National Scenic Area. It is a stone tower approximately 20 meters high, built in 1935 by the Japanese government to commemorate 77 workers (including Taiwanese and Japanese technicians) who lost their lives in logging operations, while also soothing the souls of the 100,000 trees that were cut down. The design of the Tree Spirit Pagoda is rich in symbolic meaning; the base is circular, representing the growth rings of trees, with each layer symbolizing 500 years of tree age, and the grooves on both sides of the tower representing saw marks, telling the history of logging. This memorial tower not only showcases humanity's reverence for nature but also testifies to Alishan's past forestry culture. Today, it is surrounded by forests of cedars planted later, with a lush green environment that is tranquil and peaceful, making it an important site for visitors to experience the natural beauty of Alishan and its historical memories.

Recreational Forest Recreation Areas

Tree Spirit Tower Travel Information

Address：Shuiling Tower, Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Transportation Methods：1. Take the Chiayi County Bus, Alishan Line, from Chiayi Train Station and get off at the final stop. 2. Take Kuo-Kuang Bus from Taipei Main Station to Alishan. 3. Take the Alishan Forest Railway and get off at Alishan Station. ※ Public transportation schedules are less frequent, so it's recommended to check the departure times in advance.

Parking Information：Open daily

Other Nearby Attractions： Qinshan River He Yi Doctor Memorial Tablet 、 Ciyun Temple Scenic Area 、 Three Generation Wood and Elephant Trunk Wood 、 Shenyi Waterfall 、 No. 28 Giant Tree of the New Eight Scenic Spots 、 Alishan Sacred Tree 、 Xianglin Arch Bridge 、 Alishan Sacred Tree Site 、 Wuqiqi Forest 、 Sisters Ponds

Nearby Cuisine： Alishan House Restaurant (Sunrise Cloud Tea House) 、 Alishan House Restaurant 、 Gaoshanqing - Zhushanxuan Restaurant 、 Shanji Township Flavor Restaurant 、 Nine Hundred Nine Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 999 Restaurant 、 New Star Light Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 Dadongshan Leisure Resort