The Alishan Museum (traditional Chinese: 阿里山博物館; simplified Chinese: 阿里山博物馆; pinyin: Ālǐshān Bówùguǎn) is a museum in Alishan National Scenic Area, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Alishan Museum
阿里山博物館
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Established1935
LocationAlishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°31′00.6″N 120°48′30″E / 23.516833°N 120.80833°E / 23.516833; 120.80833
Typemuseum
Public transit accessZhaoping Station

History

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The museum was established in 1935 and renovated in 2007.[1]

Architecture

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The museum was built using cypress woods originating from the area around the museum.[1]

Exhibitions

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The museum exhibits the history of logging in Alishan, original culture in the region, preservation efforts of the roads around the forest and the development of Alishan Forest Railway.[1]

Transportation

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The museum is accessible within walking distance northwest Zhaoping Station of Alishan Forest Railway.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Alishan Museum". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 29 July 2018.