There're several food stands and restaurants around the train station providing local food. Actually,those are typical taiwanese food, but the vegetable and tea are worth trying.
The cost depends on which restaurant you choose. Not too expensive though.
Favorite Dish: Vegetable , rice and nudles....
Written Dec 25, 2004
Address: near the train station
I went to a-li-shan several times before, but this time is the first time I went there all alone. In my college life,I went there 2 times with the Astronomy club....so you now know what we did during the night....HA HA.....
Remember to bring a flash light though! Oh,and better not to be alone especialy if you're a cute girl.(I'm not saying it's dangerous, but this is common sense.)
Dress Code: Warm clothes definately!!
Written Dec 25, 2004
Address: Anywhere away from light
There're several shops close to each other, they are almost the only light after sunset, you won't miss them.
What to buy: Tea : a-li-shan tea!
Sweets:ma(2) shu(3), cakes
Aboriginal craft: mostly made from woods
Other agricutural products, like vinger,honey,cafe and so on.
What to pay: Tea bag: 20 tea bags for NT.180.
Written Dec 25, 2004
Address: near train station
One tends to be in lower elevation Taiwan and never thinks about Taiwan being cold. Alishan gets cold, bring jacket/jeans! in winter it can snow and get icy, so also prepare for driving if thats how your getting there.
The first time i went there i was used to my 25-30 degree February here in southern Taiwan, so stupid me went to Alishan for the weekend with shorts and t-shirts, big mistake.
Unique Suggestions: Bring, at least some, warm clothes.
Written Apr 25, 2009
On the drive to Alishan, close to it, sometimes you will see little pull offs and trails into the forest, sometimes they are wasabi farms. They are truly mystical looking things, something youd think of from a fantasy movie. Often they are trellised up the hill of a river under the cover of the forest canopy. Really neat looking places, scattered throughout.
They are private property though, so its best to view them, take a photo and and not disturb the area.
Written Apr 25, 2009
Favorite thing: If you want to hike to the Chuashan Sunrise Lookout instead of taking the train, you should follow the main road "Trail to Chuashan". Then use Chuashan Sunrise Viewing Trail as a shortcut. Entrance to this trail is right before the Chaoping Station. Eventually the trail will take you back to Trail to Chuashan. Afterward just keep following the road and it will take you to the lookout.
Written Oct 16, 2004
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