The Alishan Highway is closed, and the forest recreation area is shut down.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network, reported and compiled by Li Xinyi

Due to heavy rain, parts of the Alishan Highway have been partially closed. Considering visitor safety, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area has remained closed since June 10 until today. The Alishan Forest Railway’s Zhushan Line, as well as the Shennong and Zhiping shuttle lines, have also been temporarily suspended. The Chiayi Forest District Office urges visitors not to go up the mountain to avoid danger. As for the reopening time, it will depend on the rainfall situation.

As persistent strong southwest monsoon rains continue, rainfall along the Alishan Highway has not let up. The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area received accumulated rainfall of 510 millimeters in the past 24 hours, exceeding the super heavy rain standard of 350 millimeters. In response to the Fifth Maintenance Engineering Office of the Directorate General of Highways announcing the precautionary closure of Highway No. 18 between kilometers 66 and 88 on the Alishan Highway, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area has also announced it will remain closed. The Chiayi Forest District Office urges visitors not to go up the mountain to avoid dangers such as falling rocks and landslides.

● Read more: Up to 30% off before the end of September — Taiwan High Speed Rail Sun Moon Lake Line tickets now on sale

http://goo.gl/IQve0