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, ...

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 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 News) — The Alishan Forest Railway on Monday (Dec. 25) introduced its latest creation, the "Vivid Express" (栩悅號), inspired by Taiwan's indigenous birdlife. This express train is ...

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 ...

The Alishan Forest Railway train fare is to rise next month, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) said yesterday, adding that it is the first price hike in 20 years. The forest railway is one of ...

Railway experts yesterday urged the government to seek world heritage status for the Alishan Forest Railway in Chiayi County, which is set to celebrate its centenary this year. Su Chao-hsu (蘇昭旭), ...

TAIPEI - The main route of Alishan Forest Railway, a popular tourist attraction in Taiwan, will be closed for another three months due to safety concerns, the island's railway authority announced. The ...