Mount Daxue

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

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