It’s 10am, and spears of golden sunlight are piercing the clouds draped over the forested peaks of the Alishan range in southwestern Taiwan. My mode of transport is a steam train, and in many ways, ...

The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most unique ways to see Taiwan, and offers a scenic, nostalgic ride through misty mountains. Originally built in 1912 during Japanese colonial rule, the train ...

TAIPEI,Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alishan Forest Railway fully resumed operations after a 15-year hiatus and introduced two new tourist charter trains, the Formosensis and Vivid Express, each ...

The lively night markets, colorful temples and neon-lit streets in Taiwan’s cities are an obvious hit with visitors, but venture beyond the urban sprawl, and you’ll discover remarkable natural ...

Traveling south for about an hour and a half by high-speed rail from Taipei, Taiwan, brings you to Chiayi Station. This marks the gateway to Alishan, a highland area nicknamed the “Roof of Taiwan.” ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Alishan Forest Railway and Australia’s New South Wales Zig Zag Railway established sister ties on Tuesday at the Alishan Forest Railway’s Beimen Station. The partnership ...

The Alishan Forest Train is one of the best ways to experience Taiwan's history and outdoor spaces. The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most unique ways to see Taiwan, and offers a scenic, ...