Frequently Asked Questions

Q：Alishan-Zhushan ticket price?
A：
A full price single ticket is NT$100, a return NT$150. A concessionary ticket is NT$50 for a single and NT$75 for a return.
Q：Getting to the Alishan Forest Recreation Area using public transport?
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Take a Taiwan Tour Bus, Taiwan Trip Alishan line bus or bus company bus. Please refer to the Transport information>public transport section.
Q：When is the Alishan Sakura Season?
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Usually from mid-March to mid-April. Temperature changes will have a direct effect on the number of cherry blossoms.
Q：The best place to see sakura in the Alishan Forest Recreation Area?
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Between Alishan Work Station and Sandai Wooden Plank Trail, the square in front of Alishan House, the square in front of Alishan Zhaoping Railway Station, and Meiyuan.
Q：Is camping allowed in the Alishan Forest Recreation Area?
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To preserve recreation quality and the natural ecology camping is forbidden.
Q：Getting to Zhushan to view the sunrise?
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It can be reached on foot or by taking a Zhushan line train, the train journey lasting about 25 minutes. Train times and the number of trains differ according to the sunrise time and number of visitors. Visitors are advised to call Alishan Railway Station (05-2679200) or the visitor center (05-2679917) for precise information.