Alishan Township ( Chinese : 阿里山 鄉 ; pinyin : Ālǐshān Xiāng ) is a mountain indigenous township in Chiayi County , Taiwan. The Alishan National Scenic Area covers most, but not all, of the township and also parts of neighboring townships.
16-841: (Redirected from Ali Shan ) Alishan or Ali Shan may refer to: Places [ edit ] Alishan, Chiayi , a township in Chiayi County, Taiwan Alishan National Scenic Area , a mountain resort and nature reserve Alishan railway station Alishan Range , a mountain range in Taiwan People [ edit ] Alishan Bairamian (1914–2005), Armenian–American intellectual and author Ghevont Alishan (1820–1901), Armenian Catholic priest, historian and poet Leonardo Alishan (1951–2005), Armenian–Iranian writer and scholar Ali Shan (cricketer) (born 1994), Pakistani cricketer Other uses [ edit ] Alishan salamander ,
32-427: A fur hat symbolizes an adult who is prepared to take on responsibilities for the tribe and family. When dressing up, men adorn their hats with feathers from eagles, Taiwan blue pheasants, Mikado pheasants, or condors to symbolize their courage. Women's attire comprises a black scarf, chest cover, long-sleeved jacket, dress, and leggings. The Tsou dress code is associated with age and social status.Leaders and warriors in
48-506: A number of notable rock formations from the continuing uplift of the island. Jiao Lung Waterfall , Taiwan's tallest waterfall, is located within the township. YuYuPas Tsou cultural tribe park showcases the culture of the Tsou. Alishan township is accessible from Duolin Station , Shizilu Station , Pingzhena Station , Erwanping Station , Shenmu Station , Alishan Station and Zhaoping Station of
64-556: A species of salamander endemic to Taiwan See also [ edit ] Alishan Qeshlaqi , a village in Ardabil Province, Iran Alishanly , a village in the Masally Rayon of Azerbaijan All pages with titles containing Alishan Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Alishan . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
80-492: Is a crucial color in the traditional attire of the Tsou tribe, symbolizing courage, strength, and vitality. It is often prominent in the clothing of men and may serve as a symbol for warriors or leaders. Blue signifies the sky and sea, representing peace and harmony. It may also symbolize a connection and empathy with nature. Gentleman's attire includes fur hats, chest covers, long-sleeved jackets, fur vests, fur leg covers, and fur shoes. The hat holds significant meaning, as wearing
96-542: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Alishan, Chiayi Alishan is traditional territory of the headhunting Tsou people , whose rich oral histories describe the migrations of each ancient clans' ancestors into the area between Yushan and the Chianan Plain . Originally, each clan had its own settlement, with the first multi-clan town, Tfuya, only forming approximately 1600 CE. The earliest written record of
112-461: Is the main base for trekkers in the highlands of Taiwan and for mountain climbers aiming to scale Yu Shan , Taiwan's highest peak and the highest and sole formerly glaciated point on the Tropic of Cancer . Chu Shan , though lower, is more accessible and climbed by most visitors to the region, which is extremely popular with Taiwanese tourists. The highland region in which Alishan is situated also contains
128-526: The Alishan Forest Railway . Tsou people The Tsou ( Tsou : Cou ; Chinese : 鄒 ; pinyin : Zōu ; Wade–Giles : Tsou ) are an indigenous people of central southern Taiwan . They are an Austronesian ethnic group. They reside in Chiayi County and Nantou County . The Tsou numbered around 6,000, approximately 1.19% of Taiwan's total Indigenous population, making them
144-545: The Tsou dates from the Dutch occupation , which describes Tfuya as having approximately 300 people in 1647. Ethnologists have attempted to reconstruct the development of Tfuya, proposing that each stage of clan migration could be equivalent to three or four generations of family. The Alishan area was originally settled by the Tsou tribe of the Taiwanese aborigines ; the name derives from
160-483: The Tsou dates from the Dutch occupation , which describes the multi-clan settlement Tfuya as having approximately 300 people in 1647. Ethnologists have attempted to reconstruct the development of Tfuya, proposing that each stage of clan migration could be equivalent to three or four generations of family. Another Formosan group of Bunun origin called the Takopulan reportedly lived in the same area, but were absorbed by
176-487: The Tsou. Their largest settlement had 450 people in 1647. During the Japanese colonial period , four Tsou groups were recorded: Tfuya, Tapangᵾ, Imucu and Luhtu. The traditional attire of the Tsou people is made of leather for men and cotton, silk, or brocade for women. The feathers on the leather hat symbolize the bravery of men. Common colors include red, white, black, and blue, with red being particularly common for men. Red
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#1733084634400192-466: The aboriginal word Jarissang . From 1920 to 1945, the area was classified as Savage Land under Kagi District, Tainan Prefecture . After 1945, the area was named Wufong Township (吳鳳鄉), after Chinese merchant Wu Feng , but was renamed to Alishan Township in March 1989. It has a population total of 5,374 and an area of 427.8471 square kilometres. It is located at an elevation of 2,190 metres (7,190 ft) in
208-420: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alishan&oldid=1103320563 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
224-549: The seventh-largest indigenous group. They are sometimes confused with the Thao people of Sun Moon Lake . The Tsou are traditionally based in the Alishan area. Their rich oral histories describe migrations of each ancient clans' ancestors into the area between Yushan and the Chianan Plain . Originally, each clan had its own settlement, with the first multi-clan town, Tfuya, forming approximately 1600 CE. The earliest written record of
240-399: The western highlands of Taiwan. Alishan has a subtropical highland climate ( Köppen : Cwb) with extremely wet and mild conditions during the monsoon season when the town receives 3.2 metres (130 in) of rain in five months, and cool and drier conditions during the winter months. Temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the year, with only noticeably cooler temperatures during
256-629: The winter months of December to February of the following year. When typhoons hit Taiwan during the wet season, rainfall in highland locations like Alishan can exceed 1 metre (39 in) per day, which is the heaviest rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere and exceeded only in a few oceanic islands of the Southern Hemisphere such as Réunion . The township comprises 12 villages: Chashan, Dabang, Fongshan, Laiji, Leye , Lijia, Shanmei, Shihzih, Sianglin, Sinmei, Jhongshan and Jhongjheng. Alishan
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