Eryanping Trail

Alishan is famous of its sunrise. Almost every tourist want to know where is the best spot for it. Comparing to finding those tea-harvesting beauties in Alishan, it is even harder to see the dawn. However, you will have a better shot for the sunset. There are several locations to see sunset in Alishan. The popular options are always the observation deck in front of Ciyun Temple (慈雲寺) and Erwangping (二萬坪) in Alishan Youth Activity Center (阿里山青年活動中心), while the locals and photographers prefer Eryanping in which they can take photos of sea of clouds, setting sun and gallery road.

After proceeding uphill on the trail towards transmit base station from Provincial Highway 18, passing through a tea plantation and crossing a bamboo grove, you may eventually reach a kiosk with observation deck on different altitude. In the right season, you can see female tea-harvesters working among the mist; if you are lucky enough, you will be able to see hill peaks, like islands, floating on sea of clouds.

Regardless the length of the trail, your wishes could be fulfilled if coming in a good weather. It is really a secret sightseeing location recommended to visit. As Eryanping sits at Xiding (隙頂) and is an hour driving-distances from Alishan National Scenic Area, it is not advised to accommodate in scenic area if sea of clouds and sunset are on your agenda.