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The greater Alishan area is in fact made up of 18 mountains. It is said that the reason it is called Alishan is that each time Abali, the chief of the Tsou people, went hunting on Alishan 250 years ago, he returned with a rich catch. He often led his tribes people to hunt on the mountain, and the abundant prey improved their lives. The Tsou people then called the area Alishan in memory of Chief Abali.
What are the attractions that have made the Alishan Forest Recreation Area so famous?Five beautiful sights - the sunrise, the sea of clouds, its forests, the railway, and the cherry blossoms - have attracted countless numbers of visitors to Alishan. But there is more than that...
【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】