Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Ticket

What to expect

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

"Spring for flower viewing, summer for escaping the heat, autumn for maple viewing, and winter for cloud watching" perfectly describes the ever-changing Alishan National Forest Recreation Area throughout the four seasons. It is also an international tourist attraction representing Taiwan's cloud forest belt, welcoming travelers from all over the world to learn about the rich and beautiful face of Taiwan's mountains and forests.

Alishan Forest Railway

Riding the historic forest railway is one of the activities that visitors should not miss. The train travels along the mountain ridge, and the scenery outside the window is spectacular and charming. Among them, "Zhaoping Station" is a popular stop where you can easily stroll and admire the magnificent appearance of the Xianglin Sacred Tree.

Alishan Electric Tour Bus

The first national forest recreation area in Taiwan to use electric tour buses aims to reduce carbon emissions and realize the dream of a "low-carbon home in Taiwan." The Alishan electric tour bus route is close to many important attractions in the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, such as the literary Zhaoping area, the Shuishan Secret Realm recommended by experts, and the Xianglin area, which is the starting point for the pilgrimage to the sacred (giant) tree group. There is also a route to "Zhushan Station," the most popular sunrise viewing spot.

Zhaoping Line (Blue Line)

There are two boarding locations: the waiting station and the visitor center station bus stop. The stop is in front of Zhaoping Park. Visitors can get off at Zhaoping Station and walk around the park to see Sister Ponds and other attractions. The cherry trees along the line are also the most popular photo spots during the cherry blossom season. * Departure interval: Visitor Center Station → Zhaoping Station: Approximately 2.2 kilometers, travel time including passenger boarding and alighting is approximately 10 minutes. * Departure time: 08:00-17:00 No fixed schedule, each station is arranged flexibly according to the on-site passenger conditions; if you have any questions about the ride on site, you can ask the service staff at each station. * Contact number: 0800-263-520 * How to ride: After entering the park, please go to the waiting station or visitor center station to show the QR code, and the staff will sense it and exchange it for a paper ticket. Please keep the paper ticket properly.

Xianglin Line (Red Line)

There are two boarding locations: the waiting station and the visitor center station bus stop. The stop is next to the Shouzhen Temple. Visitors can get off at Xianglin Station and walk around the Giant Tree Group Trail and other attractions. * Departure interval: Visitor Center Station → Xianglin Station: Approximately 1.8 kilometers, travel time including passenger boarding and alighting is approximately 8 minutes. * Departure time: 08:00-17:00 No fixed schedule, each station is arranged flexibly according to the on-site passenger conditions; if you have any questions about the ride on site, you can ask the service staff at each station. * Service number: 0800-263-520 * How to ride: After entering the park, please go to the waiting station or visitor center station to show the QR code, and the staff will sense it and exchange it for a paper ticket. Please keep the paper ticket properly.

Zhushan Line (Yellow Line)

The boarding locations are the waiting station, the visitor center station, and Zhaoping Station. The stop is Duigaoyue Station, and get off at Zhushan Station. Visitors who want to take the return Zhushan Line please take the bus according to the timetable. Zhushan Station is an important sunrise viewing spot in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Even if it is not sunrise time, you may have the opportunity to enjoy the sea of clouds from the viewing platform. Going up from Zhushan Station will take you to Xiaoligasawara Observation Deck, which is a 360-degree panoramic viewing platform. * Departure interval: Visitor Center Station → Zhushan Station: Approximately 5.5 kilometers, travel time including passenger boarding and alighting is approximately 35 minutes. * Departure time (fixed schedule): A. Daytime Zhushan (uphill) service time 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 four time slots B. Daytime Zhushan (downhill) service time 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 five time slots * Service number: 0800-263-520 * How to ride: After entering the park, please go to the waiting station or visitor center station to show the QR code, and the staff will sense it and exchange it for a paper ticket. Please keep the paper ticket properly.