Chiayi County - Alishan National Scenic Area, Jiao Lung Waterfall, Chianan Canal, Bajhang River, Dalin, Chiayi, Zengwun River, Meishan, Chiayi (Paperback)

Chapters: Alishan National Scenic Area, Jiao Lung Waterfall, Chianan Canal, Bajhang River, Dalin, Chiayi, Zengwun River, Meishan, Chiayi, Beigang River, Puzih River. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 30. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Longyin Temple of Chukou Village in Alishan National Scenic Area.The Alishan National Scenic Area (traditional Chinese: pinyin: lshn guoji fngjng q) is a mountain resort and natural preserve located in the mountains of Chiayi County in Taiwan. It is 415 km in area. It includes, among other things, mountain wilderness, four villages, waterfalls, high altitude tea plantations, the Alishan Forest Railway and several hiking trails. The area is popular among tourists and mountain climbers, and Alishan or Mount Ali (Chinese: pinyin: lshn) itself has become one of the major landmarks associated with Taiwan. The area is also famous for its production of high mountain tea and wasabi. Alishan is well known for its sunrises, and on a suitable morning one can observe the sun come up on a sea of clouds (simplified Chinese: traditional Chinese: pinyin: yunhi) in the area between Alishan and Yushan. Alishan and Sun Moon Lake are, arguably, two of the most well-known scenic spots in Asia. The song lshn de gniang, the girls of Alishan, that refers to the beautiful girls of the Tsou aborigial tribe, is one of Taiwan's most popular folk songs. This song is also well-known in several foreign countries, like the People's Republic of China. Main gate of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Alishan National Scenic Area spans a broad range in altitude. Lower elevations, such as in LeYe Township, share the same subtropical and tropical climate as the rest of southern Taiwan, while the climate changes to temperate and alpine as the elevation increases. Snow some...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=989846