The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is a renowned 1,400-hectare mountain reserve located in Chiayi County, Taiwan. Sitting at elevations between 2,000 and 2,700 metres, it is famous for its cool temperate climate, ancient cypress woodlands, and the "Five Wonders of Alishan", which are:
• Alishan Forest Railway.
• Sunrise and Sea of Clouds.
• Ancient Giant Trees.
• Seasonal Flora.
• Scenic Trails and Landmarks.
• Alishan Forest Railway.
• Sunrise and Sea of Clouds.
• Ancient Giant Trees.
• Seasonal Flora.
• Scenic Trails and Landmarks.
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Catching the early morning sunrise train
Awaiting the sunrise
Sea of clouds below the Yushan mountain range
Sea of clouds below the Yushan mountain range
Sea of clouds below the Yushan mountain range
Sunrise over the Yushan mountain range
View from the Yushan viewing platform
Sunrise over Yushan
Logging in the Alishan Forest
Statue representing indigenous people
Alishan Forest Railway Line
Alishan Forest - Old tree stump
A new tree grows from an old stump. - nurse stump
Alishan Forest
Path through Alishan Forest Recreation Area
Another example of a Nurse Stump
No frolicking in the water!
Path through Alishan Forest Recreation Area
A group of monks visit the Sister Lakes
Alishan Forest
