Tropic of Cancer Monument
嘉義北回歸線標誌 | |
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| 23°27′14.1″N 120°25′00.2″E / 23.453917°N 120.416722°E | |
| Location | Shuishang, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
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| Type | Monument |
| Opening date | 1995 |
| Dedicated to | Tropic of Cancer |
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
- ^ http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan-central/chiayi/2009/02/12/195812/Chiayis-Tropic.htm
- ^ "Welcome to Chiayi County Government". Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Tropic of Cancer Monument travel guide of hot destinations-TravelKing". TravelKing.
- ^ "Natural Environment - Attractions - Travel in Chiayi".
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