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Highlands in Luye, Taitung County, Taiwan

Luye Highlands
Highest point
Elevation350 m (1,150 ft)
Coordinates22°54′48.2″N 121°07′10.6″E / 22.913389°N 121.119611°E / 22.913389; 121.119611
Naming
Native name鹿野高臺 (Chinese)
Geography
Luye Highlands is located in Taitung CountyLuye HighlandsLuye HighlandsLuye, Taitung County, Taiwan

The Luye Highlands (Chinese: 鹿野高台; pinyin: Lùyě Gāotái) are highlands close to Yong'an Village, Luye Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.

History

The highland is famous for its hot air balloons and paragliding activities. The Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta has been held here annually since 2011.

Geography

It has an average elevation of around 350 meters above sea level.

Transportation

The highlands are accessible north west from Luye Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. "Luye Highland". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. "Luye Plateau". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  3. "Luye Highland hot air balloon area". Taitung, Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  4. "Luye Plateau". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.


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