#MianyueLine #TravelinTaiwan #alishan

Mianyue Line is an old railway in Alishan, a mountain area in Chiayi, Taiwan. It is also called Tashan Line, because it passes through Tashan Station. The railway is 9.2 kilometers long, and it goes from 2,300 meters above sea level to 2,400 meters. It starts from Zhaoping Station, and goes through the abandoned Tashan, Mianyue Stations. You can hike or camp along the railway.

Mianyue Line has a lot of interesting things to see. It has many kinds of plants and animals that live on high mountains, such as the rare one-leaf orchid, squirrels, and birds. It has beautiful scenery, such as forests, streams, and bridges. It has a lot of history and culture, because it was built by the Japanese in 1912 to transport timber. It was damaged by earthquakes and typhoons, and it stopped running in 2008. Now, it is a natural reserve and a hiking trail.

In 1999, there was a big earthquake that damaged the railway and made it stop running. Later, there was also a big typhoon that destroyed more parts of the railway. The railway became broken and abandoned. Some of the bridges and tunnels collapsed, and some of the stations were burned down.

Mianyue Line is not very hard to hike, but you need to be careful and prepared. You need to apply for a permit online before you go, because it is a protected area. You need to bring a headlamp, because some of the tunnels are very dark and long. You need to bring a helmet, because some of the bridges are very high and narrow. You need to bring water and food, because there are only two places where you can get water. You need to follow the signs and the railway, and not go to other paths. You need to respect the nature and the culture, and not litter or damage anything.

Mianyue Line is a fun and amazing place to visit. You can learn a lot about nature and history, and also enjoy the beauty and adventure. It is like a hidden treasure in the mountains, waiting for you to discover.