"Chia-Yi County (chinese: 嘉義縣市)" a Chiayi Travel Page by sunnywong

Chia-yi County has been known for its beautiful landscape. There are three groups of mountains in this area:

Main Yu Mountains-the main peak Yu Mountain at the elevation of 3997 meters, the highest in Taiwan. Western Yu Mountains-the main peak Western Yu Mountain at the elevation of 3523 meters, famous for the beautiful Ali Mountain forest district, Here is the only one mountainous region of the county, the Ali Hsian, where about three thousand natives of Ts'ao Tribe live. Southern Yu Mountains-the main peak Southern Yu Mountain at the elevation of 2391 meters.

Alishan is known for its five wonders, the alpine reilway, forest, sea of clouds, sunrise view and sunset panorama. The area is rich in forest resorces. Among its natural scenery are the sister basins, Alishan divine trees, Tzuyun Temple,tree Spirit Tower, Tsushan vantage point, Minyueh railway section, etc. The sunrise view of Alishan is a renowned wonder. The best place to see this view is from Tsushan. The position and hours of sunrise in Alishan change with the seasons.

<font face="Bookman Old Style" size="4"><font color="#008000">Further Links:

<a href="http://www.cyhg.gov.tw/"><b><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14"> Chia-Yi County Official Website</b></a>

<a href="http://www.tbroc.gov.tw/tbroc99_asp/tour_info/user/T200_2_1.asp?AREA_ID=1301"><b><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14"> Chia-Yi County Tourist Guide (Chinese Only)</b></a>