Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker, Geographical marker in Ruisui Township, Taiwan.
The Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker stands at the exact latitude of 23 degrees 27 minutes north, indicating where the sun reaches its zenith during summer solstice.
The original monument was built in 1933 near Ruisui Railway Station and later relocated to Wuhe Terrace in 1981 during railway construction work.
The marker serves as an educational center where visitors learn about latitude's influence on agricultural practices and climate patterns in eastern Taiwan.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking the train to Ruisui Station and transferring to local bus routes 1137 or 1142 that stop directly at the site.
Every June 22 at noon, the monument casts no shadow as the sun positions directly overhead, creating a precise astronomical measurement point.
GPS coordinates: 23.46550,121.35783
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:12
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