Mount Daxue

Mount Daxue (Chinese: 大雪山; Hanyu Pinyin: Dàxuě Shān; Tongyong Pinyin: Dàsyuě Shan; Wade–Giles: Da⁴-hsueh³ Shan¹; lit. 'big snow mountain')^[2] is a mountain in Taiwan along the Xueshan Range with an elevation of 3,530 m (11,580 ft).^[1]

Mount Daxue
Highest point
Elevation	3,530 m (11,580 ft)[1]
Listing	100 Peaks of Taiwan
Coordinates	24°20′31″N 121°07′29″E[2]
Geography
Mount Daxue Location in Taiwan
Location	Miaoli County/Taichung, Taiwan
Parent range	Xueshan Range

The Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area in Heping District, Taichung, contains a section of Dasyueshan, consisting of several shorter peaks, with Siaosyueshan (Little Snow Mountain) being the tallest at 2997m. Formerly a logging area, many of the affected areas have been reforested and it has become a popular scenic destination and birdwatching spot. Bird species seen here include the Mikado pheasant, Swinhoe's pheasant, and Taiwan partridge.

See also

• List of mountains in Taiwan