[2025 Chiayi County Attraction] Travel Guide for Giant Tree Cluster Trail (Updated May)

Take advantage of the end of the Alishan cherry blossom season and go up the mountain to enjoy it🌸 Fortunately, it was sunny for two consecutive days☀️ Although some varieties of cherry blossoms in the park have already bloomed and grown green leaves But I saw the blooming cherry blossoms, the Cherry Road, and the Alishan Police Station. The beautiful scenery of Alishan is really beautiful with the white cherry blossoms After enjoying the cherry blossoms, we visited the Giant Wood Walkway in Alishan. Bathing in the forest relaxes the body, mind and soul The next day we got up early and took the sunrise train to Alishan Saw a perfect sunrise under a clear sky 🌅 After watching the sunrise and having breakfast, we took the time to visit the Shuishan Giant Tree Trail. Compared with the Mianyue Line, the distance is much shorter, but you can still experience the feeling of walking on the railway. Alishan is really great when the weather is good! Recommended The following is a 2-day 1-night itinerary: DAY1: Enter Alishan Park at 1:00 pm -> Cherry King -> Giant Trees Plank Road -> Overnight at Shenmu Hotel DAY2: 4:30 am, go out to Alishan Station to take the sunrise train -> 6:15 sunrise, take the train back to Alishan Station at about 6:30 -> 7:30 breakfast -> 8:50 Shuishan Giant Tree Trail + Shuishan Healing Trail -> 10:30 check out and go down the mountain #Chiayi Cherry Blossoms #Alishan #Shenmu #Sunrise

The Giant Tree Boardwalk is one of the most famous forest trails in Alishan. Besides the magnificent thousand-year-old sacred trees, it is also a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring. The boardwalk is surrounded by towering ancient trees, and in some areas, cherry blossom trees intermingle, creating a unique contrast. The pink cherry blossoms adorn the lush green forest, making this trail even more picturesque in spring. Walking along the boardwalk, you can not only admire the majestic trees and cherry blossoms but also experience the unique tranquility of Alishan. The fresh air is invigorating. It is recommended to visit in the morning or at dusk when the light is softest, best showcasing the dreamy scenery of cherry blossoms and giant trees intertwined. Additionally, the boardwalk is well-designed, making it suitable for visitors of all ages to explore. For nature and photography enthusiasts, this is definitely a must-visit cherry blossom viewing spot in Alishan.

The Giant Tree Trail is divided into two paths, starting right in front of the Alishan Hotel. The Giant Tree Trail (1) goes to the left along the wooden path, mostly downhill, with a total of 20 giant trees. The Giant Tree Trail (2) goes to the right midway, with a total of 16 giant trees. The Giant Tree Trail (1) passes by Ciyun Temple and Xianglin Sacred Tree, while the Giant Tree Trail (2) passes by the Xuantian Shangdi Temple, which is quite magnificent. Both routes lead to the end at Shenmu Station, where you can take a train down to the Visitor Center. Address: Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Day 5 Sunrise in the morning Depart at 5:25 in the morning and take the train to Zhushan Station, looking forward to the sunrise. Standing there, seeing the picturesque sea of ​​clouds, my heart was filled with gratitude. This was the first time I had witnessed such a beautiful scenery with my own eyes. Explore the Giant Forest After breakfast, we started hiking to the Giant Forest, where you can feel the magnificence of nature. Return to Chiayi 11:50, take the Forest Railway back to Chiayi. The journey takes about 3 hours. We stopped at Fenqihu on the way. Food Time In Chiayi, I rode a bicycle with my Taiwanese friends with the goal of tasting the famous clay pot fish head. Casserole fish head The characteristics of this bowl of casserole fish head are: - **Soup base**: Fragrant casserole soup - **Main ingredient**: Deep-fried fresh bighead carp - **Ingredients**: yellow bud white, tofu, pork, bamboo shoots, and a little chili The soup is sweet, with a shacha aroma and a delicate taste. Paired with light turkey rice and refreshing asparagus, it's mouth-watering. The final dessert After the meal, I enjoyed a bowl of mung bean tofu pudding, and my friend had peanut tofu pudding, which was delicious. Ride and return Afterwards, we rode our bikes back to the train station. I took the train back to Kaohsiung, while my friend took the high-speed rail back to Taipei, ending this unforgettable trip to Alishan.

#Natural Landscape Take the Alishan Forest Train to the Zhaoping Station. As soon as you exit the station, you will see the strange rocks of Tashan under the blue sky and white clouds. Turn right and walk along the wooden plank road. Pass through the ancient wooden archway and cross the fir forest, where you will see a small emerald green pond. This is Meitan. Going further ahead is the larger Jietan. The water is clear, with the reflections of the two Acacia Pavilions in the lake. Continue to turn right and enter the Giant Wood Plank Road. The first and second phases of the Giant Wood Plank Road are a little over 1 kilometer long. There are dozens of giant trees gathered here, such as the thousand-year-old cypress, the sacred tree of Xianglin, the eternal tree of fortune, and the three-generation tree; the tallest giant tree No. 28; and the oldest giant tree No. 2. When you arrive at Shenmu Railway Station, don’t miss the 3,000-year-old sacred tree that has been felled. When we were returning, it was raining heavily and the Shenyi Waterfall was not clearly visible. #AlishanTrail #TaiwanTravel