Fushoushan Farm

Fushoushan Farm
福壽山農場
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Town/CityHeping, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°14′40.7″N 121°14′43.3″E / 24.244639°N 121.245361°E / 24.244639; 121.245361
Established1 June 1957
OwnerVeterans Affairs Council
Area800 hectares
WebsiteOfficial website

Fushoushan Farm (traditional Chinese: 福壽山農場; simplified Chinese: 福寿山农场; pinyin: Fúshòushān Nóngchǎng) is a tourist farm in Lishan Village, Heping District, Taichung, Taiwan.

History

The farm was originally established on 1 June 1957 when 100 Republic of China Armed Forces veterans were sent by Veterans Affairs Council to develop the area into an agricultural site.[1]

Geography

The farm spreads over an area of 800 hectares at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,580 meters above sea level. Its land is surrounded by mountains. Crops include fruits, vegetables, and flowers.[2][3] The farm also features guest houses and camping areas.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Bartholomew, Ian (23 August 2011). "Long drive bears fruit". Taipei Times. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Fushoushan Farm". Fushoushan Farm. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Fushoushan Farm". Round Taiwan Round. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Guest Room". Fushoushan Farm. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
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