#giant trees trail

Giant Trees Trail

The towering giant trees (神木) is one of the most representative symbols in Alishan. Abundant rainfall and perennial mist enveloping the mountains have made Alishan the homeland of red cypress trees. During different weathers and seasons, visitors may have different experience. On a sunny day, sun rays stream through the leaves of trees. As thick fog covering the forest, the trail looks mysterious.

There are two “Giant Trees Boardwalks” through the giant forest, one begins from the front of the Thousand-Year-Old Cypress and the other one is from Xianglin Giant Tree (香林神木), or also called Giant Tree No.28. Xianglin Giant Tree is the most majestic tree in Alishan Forest Recreation Area. It’s a red cypress tree at approximately 2,000 years old, 43.5 meters in height, and 13.1 meters in circumference. Passing through the boardwalks, you will see 36 soaring red cypresses along, each over a thousand years old.

On the other side of boardwalks, there is a giant tree lying on the group beside Alishan Shenmu Station (阿里山神木車站). This was the icon of Alishan. This is Alishan Sacred Tree (or also called Alishan Shenmu, 阿里山神木). In 1906, a Japanese technician discovered this giant tree. His measurements found that the tree was 55 meters in height, 23 meters in circumference, and 3,000 years old. The sacred tree is a red cypress which had been guarded by the Zou (鄒族) for generations. The tree was protected and revered as a sacred being. However, repeated earthquakes and storms year after year, the Alishan Shenmu burned to die in 1956 after a severe lighting strike. The Forestry Bureau decided to cut and lay the giant tree in 1998 due to its slant in 1997.

A forest bathing trip involves visiting a forest for relaxation and recreation while breathing in volatile substances, called phytoncides, which are antimicrobial volatile organic compounds derived from trees. Alishan is the perfect place for forest bathing.

Opening Hours:
24hr

Entrance Fee:
Free (included in TWD200 ticket of Alishan Forest Recreation Area)

Address:
Alishan Forest Recreation Area, Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

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Official Web:
http://www.ali-nsa.net/user/Main.aspx?Lang=2

Alishan

Alishan (阿里山) is one of the most well known scenic attractions in Asia. The area is popular among tourists and mountain climbers, and Alishan itself has become one of the major landmarks associated with Taiwan. The song, “the girls of Alishan” which refers to the beautiful girls of the Zou aboriginal tribe, is one of Taiwan’s most popular folk songs. This song is also well known in several foreign countries and the People’s Republic of China. Besides, high altitude tea, Alishan Forest Railway, sunrise, sea of clouds, wildlife, and giant trees are made the 2000+ meters elevation high mountains popular all year long. In spring, the white cherry blossoms are in bloom. In summer, it’s a good place to city folk for a cool retreat. In autumn, the chance to see sea of clouds is higher. However, it’s quite cold in winter.

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Alishan Attractions & Itinerary:
1 Day Tour
05:00 meet up @ Alishan Forest Train Station
05:30Alishan sunrise
07:00Alishan Sisters Ponds
08:00Alishan Shouzhen Temple
08:30Tree Spirit Pagoda
09:00Giant Tree Trails
12:30Fenqihu
14:00Alishan Tea Plantations
17:00 drop off

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Alishan Attractions:

• Tree Spirit Pagoda
• Alishan Shouzhen Temple
• Alishan Sisters Ponds
• Giant Trees Trail
• Alishan Sunrise
• Alishan Forest Train
• Alishan Tea Plantations
• Fenqihu

Alishan Accommodation:
Have problem to find hotels, hostels, or B&B in Alishan, Taiwan?  You can check reviews or book discounts hotels on TripAdvisor, Agoda, or Booking.com. Here are some popular accommodations – Alishan House,Alishan Gou Hotel, and Day Plus Hotel.

Alishan Official Website:
http://www.ali-nsa.net/user/Main.aspx?Lang=2

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