Top Things to do in Meishan
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Meishan, Chiayi County
Discover the best top things to do in Meishan, Taiwan including Rueili Scenic Area Swallow Cliff, 36 Curve Road, Alishan Sacred Tree, Taihe Scenic Area, 1314 lookout, Meishan Yusyu Temple, Canyon Ecological Farm.
Restaurants in Meishan
1. Rueili Scenic Area Swallow Cliff
2. 36 Curve Road
3. Alishan Sacred Tree
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In November 1906, Japanese people discovered a giant red cypress near the current Shenmu Station. The tree is 50 meters high and the chest height is 25 meters. It is estimated that the tree is more than 3,000 years old and is regarded as a sacred tree. In 1914, the Alishan Forest Railway was opened to traffic. The sight of the towering Alishan sacred tree and the small forest train that needs to travel is almost a spiritual symbol of Alishan, and it has become a famous landmark of Taiwan at home and abroad. In 1953, the sacred tree of Alishan was struck by lightning, and its vitality was severely injured. On June 7, 1956, the tree of the sacred tree was struck by lightning again, and the inside of the tree trunk caught fire and eventually burned to death. In June 1997, due to continuous torrential rains in the mountains, the sacred tree of Alishan collapsed at 10:5 am on July 1 due to excessive water load and loose soil. One-third of the trees fell on the railway. Two-thirds stay in p
4. Taihe Scenic Area
5. 1314 lookout
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