Alishan is 415 km² in area. Notable characteristics include mountain wilderness, four villages, waterfalls, high altitude tea plantations, the Alishan Forest Railway, and a number of hiking trails.
The Alishan National Scenic Area is a mountain resort and nature reserve located in Alishan township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
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阿里山樹靈塔
Although it is named the Tree Spirit Pagoda, it is actually a cenotaph. Japanese believe that trees have a divine spirit in the Kodama folklore.
奮起湖老街
A small street with a number of old houses selling a range of take-away food and snacks.
龍隱寺
A grand, ornate temple that sits at the convergence of two rivers, each with a pedestrian suspension bridge crossing over them.
佐登妮絲城堡
An industrial plant with a European-style garden and castle. It is the largest beauty biotechnology plant in the Asia-Pacific region.