Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area, Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwán
Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area is located in Nantou county. It is famous for its fascinating sun-link-sea scenery. It is situated at Xitou on the way to Alishan. Situated at the elevation of 1,600~1800 meter and it is about 40 hectare of Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area. Sun Link Sea has an average of 20 degree Celsius all year long. China Fir and hemlock dot the entire countryside and blanketed the entire area in green. This place also offers the beautiful view of Mt. Hehuan in the distance.
Shianyinpo (Contrast Village) is another village located at the 9.5 km to the entrance of Shihchai Tourist Path. At an altitude of 1,500 meters, this spot affords splendid views of Phoenix Mountain Ridge and the villages scattered around the Xitou area. The well-know Zhuxi ancient red cypress tree area is located at the mid way of Liewlungtou to Anding tunnel, about 12 km from Xitou. The diameter of Zhuxi red cypress tree is 7meters, 60 meters high, 21 meter round and has last more than a thousand years. Shyr-jing-ji – there are more than 10 local wells scattered between the huge rock layers under “The 88 Suspension Bridge.” Through ages of erosion, the riverbeds form ditches with deep wells.
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