Taiwan PASS

| Alishan Station

Alishan Station is the terminal station of the Alishan Forest Railway and also serves as the starting point for the Zhushan, Zhaoping, and Shenmu branch lines.

In the 1970s, a surge in tourism led to overcrowding in the Zhaoping area, prompting the need to expand the Alishan Forest Recreation Area. Construction of a new station began in August 1977 and was completed on January 11, 1981. To distinguish it from the still-operational old Zhaoping Station, it was named "Alishan New Station" at the time.

Following the devastating 921 Earthquake in 1999, the new station was declared structurally unsafe and subsequently closed. The main line terminus was temporarily moved back to Zhaoping Station.

After 2003, to reduce the operational burden on Zhaoping Station, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency built a temporary station next to the Alishan train depot. A new station was later reconstructed on the original site, and the newly completed Alishan Station was officially reopened in September 2007.

▲ Alishan Forest Railway Branch Line – Zhaoping Station

▲Alishan Forest Railway Branch Line – Zhushan Station

 ▲Alishan Forest Railway Main Line – Chiayi Station

▲Alishan Forest Railway Branch Line – Shenmu Station

| Usage Instructions

• Only the Alishan Forest Railway main line outbound ticket (Chiayi → Alishan) is available, with departure from Chiayi at 10:00 AM. Only 6 reservation seats are available per day, limited quantity, reservation priority.
• Passengers can reserve a ride up to 60 days in advance. Once the reservation is made, it cannot be canceled or changed. Please confirm your travel date before booking. Reservations must be made no later than 23:59 three days prior to the travel date. For example, for a reservation on April 14, the latest booking time is by 23:59 on April 11.
• Refund Policy:If service is suspended due to natural disasters or Alishan Railway operational issues, refunds will be available.Typhoon refund eligibility: Tickets reserved during the period from the issuance to cancellation of a sea typhoon warning for Taiwan are eligible for a refund.(If you have already used the TRA 3-Day Pass, the TRA refund policy applies.)
• On your reserved date, please arrive at the Alishan Forest Railway dedicated platform at Chiayi Statio and open the Taiwan PASS App to display your "Alishan Forest Railway Main Line One-Way Ticket". Show the QR code to staff for entry and boarding.
• Please board according to your actual reserved departure time and assigned seat. Assigned seats are limited to: Car 2, Seat 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12
  (Do not sit in other seats!)
• When the conductor checks tickets during the ride, please proactively show your QR code.
• This ticket includes admission to the Alishan Forest Recreation Area. If you wish to exit and re-enter the park, please ask the main entrance staff to stamp your hand to allow for multiple entries.

▲Chiayi Station: No. 528, Zhongshan Road, West District, Chiayi City

▲ Assigned seats are: Car 2, Seat 2 / Seat 4 / Seat 6 / Seat 8 / Seat 10 / Seat 12 (Please do not sit in any other seats!)