Tree Spirit Tower

Chiayi Attractions

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The Tree Spirit Pagoda is located in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. It is a stone tower approximately 20 meters high, built in 1935 by the Japanese government to honor the 77 workers (including Taiwanese and Japanese technicians) who lost their lives due to logging operations, while also comforting 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 tree rings, each layer symbolizes 500 years of tree age, and the grooves on both sides of the tower represent saw marks, narrating the history of logging. This memorial tower not only showcases people's reverence for nature but also bears witness to Alishan's past forestry culture. Today, it is surrounded by later-planted cedar forests, with lush greenery and a tranquil environment, making it an important site for visitors to experience the natural beauty and historical memory of Alishan.

Address：Shu Ling Pagoda, Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Tree Spirit Tower Introduction

The Tree Spirit Tower is located in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. It is a stone tower approximately 20 meters tall, built in 1935 by the Japanese government to commemorate the 77 workers (including technicians from Taiwan and Japan) who lost their lives in logging operations, as well as to soothe the souls of the 100,000 trees that were cut down. The design of the Tree Spirit Tower is rich in symbolic meaning: the base is circular, representing the growth rings of trees, each level symbolizes 500 years of tree age, and the grooves on both sides of the tower represent saw marks, reflecting the history of logging. This memorial not only showcases humanity's reverence for nature but also testifies to Alishan's past forestry culture. Today, it is surrounded by later-planted cedar forests, with lush greenery all around, creating a tranquil environment that is an important site for visitors to experience the natural beauty and historical memories of Alishan.

Recreational Cultural Forest Recreation Areas

Tree Spirit Tower Travel Information

Address：Shu Ling Pagoda, Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Transportation Methods：1. Take the Chiayi County Bus from Chiayi Railway Station, Alishan Line, and get off at the final stop. 2. Take the Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport from Taipei Main Station to Alishan. 3. Ride the Alishan Forest Railway and get off at Alishan Station. ※ Public transport services are limited, so it is recommended to check the departure times in advance.

Parking Information：Open daily

Other Nearby Attractions： Qinshan River He Doctor Memorial Stone 、 Ciyun Temple Viewing Platform in the New Eight Scenic Spots 、 Three-Generation Wood and Elephant Nose Wood 、 Giant Tree Boardwalk 、 Shenyi Waterfall 、 Giant Tree No. 28 of the New Eight Scenic Spots 、 Giant Tree of Alishan 、 Xianglin Arch Bridge 、 Alishan Sacred Tree Ruins 、 Wuchi Forest

Nearby Cuisine： Alishan House Restaurant 、 Alishan House Restaurant 、 Alishan House Restaurant 、 Gao Shan Qing - Zhu Shan Xuan Restaurant 、 Shanzhi Township Flavor Restaurant 、 999 Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 999 Restaurant 、 New Star Light Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant