Chryou Shan, Mountain summit in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
Chryou Shan is a mountain summit in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, rising to approximately 3,300 meters (10,800 feet). Its western slopes feature high-altitude grasslands dotted with natural ponds that collect water year-round.
The mountain was known as Tamarappu in the Atayal language and recorded as 玉羅府山 in Japanese historical documents. These different names reflect the various cultural connections that have shaped the peak over time.
The peak belongs to the Wuling Four Hsiao group, connecting with Pin Tian Mountain to the west and Tao Mountain to the east.
The summit is located within Shei-Pa National Park and certain areas require special permits for access. Routes to the peak follow established hiking trails, so check local conditions and requirements before you go.
Three natural ponds at different elevations on the western slopes supply water to the mountain ecosystem throughout the changing seasons.
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