Huisun Forest Recreation Area

The Huisun Forest Recreation Area (traditional Chinese: 惠蓀林場; simplified Chinese: 惠荪林场; pinyin: Huìsūn Línchǎng) is a forest in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. The forest is managed by the Department of Agriculture of National Chung Hsing University (NCHU).[1]

Huisun Forest Recreation Area
Chinese: 惠蓀林場
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Map showing the location of Huisun Forest Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Huisun Forest Recreation Area
Geography
LocationRen'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°4′21.8″N 121°1′15.3″E / 24.072722°N 121.020917°E / 24.072722; 121.020917
Elevation450-2,419 meters
Area74.77 km2
Administration
Established1916
Governing bodyNational Chung Hsing University

Name

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The name Huisun was taken from the late president of NCHU, Tang Hui-sun, who died when exploring the forest.[1]

History

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The forest was established in 1916. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, the forest was managed by the Taiwan Provincial College of Agriculture and named Nenggao Forest. In 1963, the forest was renamed to Huisun Forest.[2]

Geology

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The forest covers an area of 74.77 km2 and located at an altitude of 450–2,419 meters above sea level.[2] It consists of 500 meters deep canyons and waterfalls.[3] It also features six hiking trails.[2]

Transportation

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The forest is accessible by bus from Puli Township.[1] Access by road is on Provincial Highway No. 21 at the 29km marker.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Huisun Forest Area". TravelKing. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Huisun Forest". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Huisun Forest Recreation Area". Welcome to Nantou. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
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