Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park is a preserved Japanese-era forestry settlement in Fenglin Township, Hualien County, formerly called Morisaka. Logging officially began here in Showa 15 (1940) under the Taiwan Kogyo Company, with the workforce exceeding 1,000 at its peak; operations ceased around 1987, and the site is now managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency.
Lintianshan (formerly Morisaka) began official logging output in August, Showa 15 (1940) under the Taiwan Kogyo Company; at its peak around 1960 the workforce reached roughly 2,000, logging ceased around 1987, and the Forestry Bureau (now the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency) took over management in 1973.
Highlights of Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park
Lintianshan — formerly called "Morisaka" (Japanese: モリサカ) — sits at the northern foot of the hills in Fenglin Township. Logging officially began in Showa 15 (1940), making it the largest logging base in eastern Taiwan by output. At its height, the settlement had a cinema, baseball field, hospital, and church, forming a closed forestry community. After Taiwan's forestry policy shifted in the 1990s, logging ceased. The site is now managed by the Forestry Bureau and listed as a cultural landscape of Hualien County.
The park currently contains multiple Japanese-style wooden dormitory buildings from different periods; several have been restored and display forestry heritage artifacts, including early log-hauling machinery, everyday objects, and archival photographs. Lush mountain greenery surrounds the park, with a stream running through it. Following wooden boardwalks, visitors can sense the contrast between the logging camp's former scale and its present-day stillness. Some buildings house cafes or exhibition spaces offering a place to rest.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
Practical Information
Getting There & Time
- From Fenglin Township, head north along County Road 193, then follow signs onto the Lintianshan park road. Driving time is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- The park is open year-round. Weekdays are recommended, as weekends attract larger crowds and parking is limited.
- A full walking circuit of the park takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Wear comfortable shoes; some boardwalk sections can be slippery, so take care in wet weather.
Nearby Connections
- Fenglin Township can be combined with a visit to the tobacco barn cluster for a half-day cultural theme itinerary.
- To the north, continue to Guangfu Township; to the south, head to Yuli Town to connect the mid-rift valley segment.
Sources: Forestry Bureau Eastern Branch, Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Lintianshan's former name?
It was formerly called Morisaka.
When did logging begin at Lintianshan?
Official logging output began in August, Showa 15 (1940), under the Taiwan Kogyo Company.
When did logging end?
Logging ceased around 1987, and the park is now managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency.
Sources
- 林田山林場 - 維基百科 — 記載1960年高峰約2000名員工、1987年前後停止伐木、1973年林務局接管
- 山城故鄉，重生的摩里沙卡（上）：林田山林業文化園區 — 記載昭和15年(1940年)8月臺灣興業株式會社正式出材