Sisters Lake

Chiayi Attractions

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After passing the Ali Mountain Pavilion Hotel and traversing a grove of Taiwan fir, you will find a clear small pond on the left side — this is Meitan, part of the Sisters Ponds. The Sisters Ponds consist of two alpine lakes of varying sizes, and legend has it that this was once the place where two mountain sisters devoted themselves to love, thus earning the name. Meitan has a slightly round shape, covering an area of approximately 20 ping, and is surrounded by dense red cedar forest. This red cedar forest was renewed by the Japanese in 1930 through natural seeding, and it is currently one of the most densely distributed areas of red cedar within the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Jitan, the larger of the two ponds, is rectangular and covers about 160 ping. It features two pavilions built on the bases of two cypress trees, connected by wooden bridges to the shore, creating a beautiful scenery. The two ponds are only about 50 meters apart, and the water is clear and emerald green, resembling a tranquil mirror. The trail around the Sisters Ponds is well designed, allowing visitors to easily appreciate these two interdependent alpine lakes and experience their tranquil and beautiful natural scenery.

Address：Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Sisters Lake Introduction

After passing the Alishan House Hotel and crossing through a grove of Japanese cedar, you will find a clear pond on the left - this is the Mei Pond of the Sisters Ponds. The Sisters Ponds consist of two alpine lakes of varying sizes, and it is said that this place was where two mountain sisters committed suicide for love, thus the name. The Mei Pond is slightly round in shape, covering an area of about 20 ping, and is surrounded by dense red cypress forest. This red cypress forest was renewed in 1930 by the Japanese through natural seeding methods and is currently one of the densest areas of red cypress in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. The larger pond, the Zi Pond, is rectangular and covers about 160 ping. The pond features two pavilions, supported by two cypress trees, connected to the shore by wooden bridges, creating a beautiful scene. The two ponds are only about 50 meters apart, with clear emerald waters that resemble a still mirror. The trails surrounding the Sisters Ponds are well designed, allowing visitors to easily appreciate this pair of interdependent alpine lakes and experience the tranquil and beautiful natural scenery.

Ecological Recreational National Scenic Areas

Sisters Lake Travel Information

Address：Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Transportation Methods：Chiayi County Bus (Chiayi - Alishan), (Chiayi High-Speed Rail - Alishan), (Fenchihu - Alishan).

Remarks：1. Public transportation has fewer schedules, so it's advisable to check the departure times in detail before setting off. 2. For detailed ticket prices and opening hours, please refer to the official information provided by Alishan National Scenic Area. 3. It is recommended that visitors driving on their own check the conditions before heading up the mountain, as there are no all-day services available during the later part of the journey.

Other Nearby Attractions： Xianglin Arch Bridge 、 No. 28 Giant Tree of the New Eight Scenic Spots 、 Giant Tree Boardwalk 、 Tertian Wood and Elephant Nose Wood 、 Tree Spirit Tower 、 Qinshan River Hehe Doctor Memorial Tablet 、 Giant Tree of Alishan 、 Wuchi Forest 、 Zhushan (Station and Surrounding Area) 、 Water Mountain Giant Trees

Nearby Cuisine： Alishan House Restaurant 、 Alishan Hotel Restaurant 、 Gao Shan Qing - Zhu Shan Hsuan Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 999 Restaurant 、 Nine Nine Nine Restaurant 、 Yushan Garden Restaurant 、 New Star光 Restaurant 、 Dadongshan Leisure Resort 、 Tian Mama You Cha Ju Garden Cuisine Restaurant