Tashan Trail — Attraction in Alishan Township

Well-maintained trail, moderate-easy for an experienced hiker. 600 m elevation gain over 5.5 km from the carpark (approx. 3.5 km to summit from Google pin), approx. 1.5 h (door to summit) at a leisurely pace with no long breaks. Some sources suggest a start at Zhaoping Station but this is really not necessary. Second half is steep and more challenging. If you are tired at the point the track splits off to Zhushan Station, I suggest turning back.

Decent views at the summit, although the railings at the observation deck are annoyingly high. Eastern view obscured by permanent structure, so not suitable for sunrises.

Directions to trail-head not obvious in the park, but clear once at trail-head and on route. Use AllTrails topo instead of Google Maps. the start is close to the 'Little Sister Pond' if relying on park signs. Destination is on Google Maps as...

One of the best trails at Alishan. We went in early June and it took us 5h. Somethings to note:

It’s almost all stairs. Man-made steps at the bottom that become less defined at the top (for early June) go in the morning. It rains in the afternoon and makes the trail treacherous. Also clouds come down and the view is blocked Bring a hiking stick. Helps going down. But you can do without in a pinch To access, follow signs from chaoping station, past the Ali Shan Gou Hotel to sister ponds. Trail head is...

The Tashan Trail is a popular route within Alishan, featuring boardwalks, railroad ties, and gravel paths. The trail spans 3.5 km and typically takes about 4–5 hours for a round trip. It begins with a relatively easy incline but becomes steeper as you approach the summit. Experienced and fit hikers might complete the trail in around 2 hours. The view at the top will...