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Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker

Coordinates: 23°27′55.8″N 121°21′28.2″E / 23.465500°N 121.357833°E / 23.465500; 121.357833
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23°27′55.8″N 121°21′28.2″E / 23.465500°N 121.357833°E / 23.465500; 121.357833

Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker
北回歸線標誌塔
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LocationRuisui, Hualien County, Taiwan
TypeTropic of Cancer Monument
Opening date1933

The Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker is a monument marking the Tropic of Cancer in Ruisui Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

History

The monument was originally constructed in 1933 west of Ruisui Railway Station. Due to the Hualien–Taitung line tracks replacement work carried out in 1981, the monument had to be relocated to Wuhe Terrace and placed along the Provincial Highway 9.[1]

Transportation

The monument is accessible within walking distance south of Ruisui Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.[2]

See also

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