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Ancient Red Cypress Trees of Qilan Wildlife Habitat
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Vanessa
May 22, 2025
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A circular trail leads you through the dense forest with its impressive, interestingly shaped giant trees. Many of the trees have been given their own names in the Atayal language, each of which is listed on a sign. Yaya, arguably the most magnificent of all, is a red Formosan cypress that is well over 2,000 years old. If only this tree could talk...
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10.2km
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360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 1,680 m
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