Locals bring tent to relax right next to train tracks in Alishan｜Formosa English News

Bilingual text here: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026B02W02EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description 雙語文字版: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026B02W02EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Our official website: ➔ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ Follow us on Facebook: ➔ https://www.facebook.com/ftvformosanews X (Twitter): ➔ https://x.com/FTV_Taiwan_News Outside of conventional hotels, camping is popular among travelers that want to unwind and spend their time off. Irrespective of how exaggerated it may be, some travelers brought along a tent to Alishan and decided to set it up alongside the train tracks, seemingly oblivious to possible danger. Parallel to this, Kaohsiung also saw some locals who brought along an entire mattress to enjoy the seaside, turning the outdoors into their bedroom. When the driver turned the corner, he suddenly noticed there were some travelers with a tent camping beside the tracks. Drawing closer to them, he saw they were situated just 1 meter or so from the tracks. If they were not careful when the train passed by, there could be a serious accident. Member of Public Appalled at the tent It’s not just dangerous, it’s over the top. Member of public Worries for the child This is really overdoing it, bringing a child along; it’s setting a problematic example. Around noon on Sunday, a train was heading from Chiayi to Alishan on Alishan’s Forest Railway. When approaching Erwanping Station, the driver and several passengers noticed a rather extreme situation which not only violated the law but was very concerning. The station immediately sent personnel to urge the campers to leave and took photos for the police to sort the matter out. Chou Heng-kai Deputy Director of Alishan Forestry and Railway Office People and vehicles cannot trespass onto the train tracks, the punishment is NT$10,000 to NT$50,000. Kaohsiung’s Sizihwan also saw travelers setting up tables and chairs to look at the sea, but one in a particularly humorous spirit brought an entire mattress to enjoy the view. He even brought a blanket to enjoy the night view, which many found hilarious. Member of public Doesn’t see an issue So many people are even making tea and listening to music, and many will even bring lights. Bringing a mattress is a little too much. Member of public Believes it impedes others He may be comfortable but people that are walking past might not be. One brought a tent to camp next to the train tracks and the other brought an entire mattress to the seaside, it seems that Taiwanese have bizarre ideas on how to spend their days off, each one more ridiculous than the previous. It is crucial to remind the public to look out for their safety, and avoid turning a moment of fun into a tragedy. For more Taiwan news, tune in: Mon to Fri at 9:30 pm on Channel 152 Tue to Sat at 1 am on Channel 53 #alishan #chiayi #kaohsiung #sizihwan #taiwanrailway #ridiculous #台灣新聞 #FormosaEnglishNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan