Ruitai Historic Trail – Fenqihu
After a night in the amazing B&B (from the previous article), we decided to go for a long walk to Fenqihu. The day started with a really nice weather. It…
Rueili Scenic Area – Zhukeng river trail
To go to Rueili take the normal train from Taipei Main Station to Chiayi train station (3h30) and then the bus 7315 at Chiayi station to Ruili (2h00). Rueili is…
Alishan National Scenic Area – Shuishan Trail
Our last trail in Alishan, before taking the bus back to Chiyai, was the Shuishan Trail. The trail is about 1,5 km one way, so it will take you around…
Alishan National Scenic Area – Giant Tree Trail
Giant Tree Trail was built after Alishan’s sacred tree had fallen naturally in 1998, which you can still see during the trail. Alishan’s sacred tree The Giant Tree Plank Trail…
Alishan National Scenic Area – Sister Ponds Trail
The first "real" trail we've followed was the Sister Ponds Trail, I think one of the most famous trails in this area, easy to reach and not too difficult. All…
Alishan National Scenic Area – Sakura Trail
Since we went there in July, we didn't see the cherry blossoms, but if you go during March-April, you will see a park full of pink flowers, which must be…
Alishan National Scenic Area – Zhushan / Chushan Forest
Zhushan Footpath connects Zhushan station with Alishan Township. Actually it's an alternative route from the train station to the Sunrise plateform. I think it's not a wellknown path because we…
Alishan National Scenic Area – Zhushan Sunrise Observation Deck
The first day we went to see the most famous sunrise near Zhushan Station, the highest railway station in Taiwan. To get there on time, the receptionnist wakes you up…
Alishan National Scenic Area
To get to Alishan from Taipei, take the normal train from Taipei Main Station and get off at Chiayi train station (3h30). From Chiayi station, take bus 7322 to Alishan…