Alishan Welcomes New Attraction: The Bridge of Boats Transforms into a Fairy-Tale Night Scene

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

In addition to the Five Wonders of Alishan—sunrise, sea of clouds, sunset glow, forests, and forest railway—the Alishan National Scenic Area has added another stunning sight: the beauty of a wild mountain stream. The Bridge of Boats at Alishan is located beside Xianglin Arch Bridge, featuring hand-laid stone embankments paired with ripple-shaped drop structures to create a flowing waterfall landscape. This design allows aquatic life to inhabit and thrive within the gaps of the stonework. Continuing with ripple-shaped bed stabilizers and scenic pools, it forms a curtain-like water feature. The gentle cascading waterfall resembles a heavenly paradise and has become a must-visit attraction in Alishan.

The Bridge of Boats embodies the concept of "Noah’s Ark, Where Dreams Take Flight," spanning a tributary of the Alishan Stream. The Chiayi Forest District Office integrated the restoration of Alishan’s wild streams while ensuring both ecological engineering quality and aesthetic appeal. Visitors can enjoy this “wild stream beauty” surrounded by mountain mist, gazing at the pristine water curtain, listening to the murmuring stream, and savoring the tranquility of the riverside. Let the gentle flow wash away your worries, while the forest’s phytoncides and the negative ions generated by the waterfall water curtain create the perfect stress relief. Strolling across the “Bridge of Boats” feels like stepping into a fairyland, and when night falls, the lights reflecting on the water curtain form a stunning spot for night photography.