Xueshan
Mountain in Taichung, Taiwan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xueshan, formerly known as Mount Sylvia and by other names, is a mountain in the Heping District of Taichung, Taiwan. It is the 2nd-highest mountain in Taiwan and in East Asia, at 3,886 m (12,749 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Shei-Pa National Park and is visible in good weather from hills near Taiwan's capital Taipei.
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Snow Mountain | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,886 m (12,749 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,932 m (6,339 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra 100 Peaks of Taiwan |
Coordinates | 24°23′00″N 121°13′48″E[1] |
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The location of Xueshan (Shei-Pa National Park) | |
Location | Heping District, Taichung/ Tai'an, Miaoli County, Taiwan |
Parent range | Xueshan Range |
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Easiest route | Maintained trail, snow/ice climb during some winter months |
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Chinese | 雪山 | ||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Snowy Mountain | ||||||||||||||
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Quick Facts Former names, Chinese ...
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Chinese | 三叉山 | ||||||||
Literal meaning | 3-Prong Mountain | ||||||||
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Chinese | 次高山 | ||||||
Literal meaning | Next-Highest Mountain | ||||||
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Kanji | 次高山 | ||||||
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This is about the shorter mountain currently known as Xueshan. For the taller mountain on Taiwan formerly known as Xueshan, see Yushan (mountain).
"Mount Sylvia" redirects here. For the place in Australia, see Mount Sylvia, Queensland.