Sister Lakes — After passing Alishan Hotel and walking through a serene cypress forest, the first thing you'll see on your left is a clear, small pool – this is the 'younger sister' of the Sister Lakes.

Sister Lakes. After passing Alishan Hotel and walking through a serene cypress forest, the first thing you'll see on your left is a clear, small pool – this is the 'younger sister' of the Sister Lakes. After passing Alishan Hotel and walking through a serene cypress forest, the first thing you'll see on your left is a clear, small pool – this is the 'younger sister' of the Sister Lakes. The Sister Lakes are composed of two adjacent high-mountain lakes of different sizes. Legend has it that these two lakes are where two indigenous sisters died for love. This poignant story adds a mysterious and romantic hue to the emerald waters. Address: 嘉義縣阿里山鄉環潭棧道 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Chiayi County