Mt. Ogasawara Viewing Platform
小笠原山觀景台
A 360-degree viewing platform at 2,488 meters, next to Chushan. It offers an alternative to Chushan for watching the sunrise, sea of clouds, and the main peak of Yushan.
Mt. Ogasawara is located about 600 meters south of the Chushan sunrise platform. A circular wooden viewing platform with 360-degree views sits at the summit, at an elevation of 2,488 meters. On clear days you can see the main peak of Yushan, Tataka, and the layered ridges of Alishan. Fewer people come for the sunrise here than at Chushan, and it is also a good spot for sunset glow and sea of clouds. From Chushan Station, get off the little train and walk about 15 minutes along the trail, or hike about 1 hour from Zhaoping along the Chushan forest road. It gets very cold at high altitude in the early morning, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhushan Sunrise Viewing Platform
- Alishan Forest Recreation Area
- Zhaoping Park
- Sister Ponds
- Alishan Forest Railway
- Giant Tree Trail
- Tefuye Historic Trail
- Tataka Recreation Area