Tropic of Cancer Monument
嘉義北回歸線標誌
23°27′14.1″N 120°25′00.2″E / 23.453917°N 120.416722°E / 23.453917; 120.416722
LocationShuishang, Chiayi County, Taiwan
TypeMonument
Opening date1995
Dedicated toTropic of Cancer

The Tropic of Cancer Monument (traditional Chinese: 嘉義北回歸線標誌; simplified Chinese: 嘉义北回归线标志; 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 1908. 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. "Chiayi's Tropic of Cancer landmark - the China Post". Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  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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