Taiwan Geographic Center Monument, Geographic monument at Mount Hutou in Puli Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
The Taiwan Geographic Center Monument stands atop Mount Hutou and marks the exact middle point of the island with steel rings at the top of a columned structure. The rings and central post are designed to be visible from considerable distances across the surrounding landscape.
The first monument was built in the 1970s at the base of Mount Hutou, but was later replaced by a new structure positioned at the summit. The relocation happened after more precise measurements revealed the true geographic center of the island.
The monument displays an inscription by former President Chiang Ching-kuo, and its design incorporates elements inspired by the local indigenous culture. The concentric rings visible here have become a symbol adopted by the surrounding township.
The path to the monument requires climbing approximately 400 stairs, so wearing comfortable shoes and bringing water is recommended. Buses run from Taichung Station to the Geography Center stop, offering the most common way for visitors to reach the site.
The monument sits on the grounds of a former Yoshitaka Shrine that once stood in this location. This layering of contemporary symbolism over an earlier sacred site creates an interesting overlap of different periods at the same place.
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