Alishan National Scenic Area Travel Guide

1. Learn about the natural scenery of Alishan Alishan is located in Qinghai Province, China, and is a large landscape painting full of wonders. From the Great Buddha Temple to Wufeng Mountain, Taibai River, and more, each attraction is a moving picture. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and avoid peak times to avoid the weather getting cold. 2. Explore the natural scenery of Alishan Great Buddha Temple The Great Buddha Temple is a shining pearl of Alishan and one of the world heritage sites. From the Great Buddha Temple to Taibai River, it takes about 3–4 hours of hiking to enjoy the magnificent lakes, snow-capped mountains, and rivers along the way. Wufeng Mountain Wufeng Mountain is famous for the Wufeng Banshan National Forest Park, which has many famous attractions such as Tiangong Great Buddha and Beiyue Henggu Temple. It is recommended to hike or take a cable car to visit. Taibai River Taibai River is one of the four famous lakes in China, located in the core area of Alishan. It is recommended to play by the Taibai River and feel the perfect blend of nature and culture. 3. Best photography spots Great Buddha Temple The Great Buddha Temple is the best angle for photography, surrounded by magnificent snow-capped mountains, lakes, and sunlight. It is recommended to take photos inside or slightly outside the temple. By the Taibai River The Taibai River is an ideal place to take pictures of natural scenery and cultural landscapes. You can choose to take pictures of the lake and mountains by the riverbank or take pictures of the night view at night. 4. Hiking routes From the Great Buddha Temple: It is recommended to start from the Great Buddha Temple and walk or ride a bicycle to Taibai River (about 3 hours). Hike or ride to the small bridge near Taibai River and enjoy the lake and mountains. Visit Wufeng Banshan National Forest Park: From Taibai River, walk or rent a bicycle to Wufeng Banshan. Go to Beiyue Henggu Temple (about 1 hour) to visit the Great Buddha of Beiyue and feel the splendor of Buddhist culture. Return to the Great Buddha Temple: Return to the Great Buddha Temple from Henggu Temple and walk or ride around the surrounding attractions, such as the small bridge and Feitian. 5. Safety precautions Remember to bring appropriate sun protection equipment (sunscreen, hat) during the trip. The climate of Taibai River and Alishan is mainly sunny and cold, so keep warm. Stay calm when climbing and avoid stepping on pits. 6. Food and accommodation recommendations Best dining places: Tea restaurant near Orange Temple to taste local snacks. Accommodation recommendations: Wufeng Banshan National Forest Park or homestay by Taibai River. I hope this guide will help you easily experience the natural scenery of Alishan! If you have more specific needs, feel free to let me know!