Tropic of Cancer Monument

Coordinates: 23°27′14.1″N 120°25′00.2″E / 23.453917°N 120.416722°E / 23.453917; 120.416722

Tropic of Cancer Monument
嘉義北回歸線標誌
Location Shuishang, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Type Monument
Opening date 1995

The Tropic of Cancer Monument (Chinese: 嘉義北回歸線標誌; pinyin: Jiāyì Běi Huíguīxiàn Biāozhì) is a monument in Shuishang Village, Shuishang Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.[1][2][3][4]

History

The monument was originally built in the 34th year of Guangxu Emperor reign. The current building was completed in 1995.

Geography

The monument is located along the Tropic of Cancer line which cut across Taiwan.

See also

References

  1. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan-central/chiayi/2009/02/12/195812/Chiayis-Tropic.htm
  2. "Welcome to Chiayi County Government". Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  3. "Tropic of Cancer Monument travel guide of hot destinations-TravelKing". TravelKing.
  4. "Natural Environment - Attractions - Travel in Chiayi".


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