Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
Located as a midway stop on the Alishan Forest Railway and famed for its railway bento, old street, and natural scenery, Fenqihu—dubbed "Southern Taiwan’s Jiufen"—derives its name’s “hu” (湖) from the Hokkien term for low-lying land. In reality, there is no lake here, and due to its resemblance to a winnowing basket, it is also called "Winnowing Basket Lake."
Fenqihu exuding strong nostalgia from the Japanese colonial era (Image source / Alishan National Scenic Area)
In the early days, the slow speed of steam trains on the forest railway made mealtime a significant challenge. To address this, the bento industry emerged, earning Fenqihu its reputation as the "Kingdom of Bento."
Early steam trains in meeting (Image provided / JERRY YANG)
Beyond the cultural charm of Fenqihu Old Street and the railway station, the area’s six scenic spots are another major highlight. The forest trails and nostalgic old street offer a chance to forget worries and immerse oneself in historical and cultural experiences.
The tranquil cedar forest plank walk (Image source / Chiayi County Cultural Affairs Bureau)
Ride the Alishan Forest Railway to enjoy lush mountain scenery along the way (Image source / Alishan National Forest Recreation Area)
Fenqihu Old Street, known as "Southern Taiwan’s Jiufen" (Image source / Alishan National Forest Recreation Area)
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