The Luye Highlands (Chinese: 鹿野高台; pinyin: Lùyě Gāotái) are highlands close to Yong'an Village, Luye Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.
| Luye Highlands | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°54′48.2″N 121°07′10.6″E / 22.913389°N 121.119611°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 鹿野高臺 (Chinese) |
| Geography | |
_location_map.svg)  Luye Highlands | |
History edit
The highland is famous for its hot air balloons and paragliding activities.[1][2] The Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta has been held here annually since 2011.[3]
Geography edit
It has an average elevation of around 350 meters above sea level.[4]
Transportation edit
The highlands are accessible north west from Luye Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Luye Highland". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Luye Plateau". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "Luye Highland hot air balloon area". Taitung, Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "Luye Plateau". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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