yushan

Example Sentences

• "Another range is the Yushan or Mount Morrison Range, a group of lofty mountains with the general appearance of a high plateau. This range lies to the west of the main Taiwan Range across the mountain pass Patungkuan (Hattukan), which has an altitude of 2800 m. This group of mountains is dominated by Yushan or Mount Morrison (Niitakayama) , with a height of 3950 m., the highest peak of Taiwan as well as of all eastern Asia. North of Yushan are other peaks like Chuntashan (Gundaisan) 3323 m., and Luantashan (Randaisan) 3170 m."
• "To get away from Taipei's humid heat and see some of the spectacular mountain scenery of central Taiwan, a number of plane, bus and rail tours are available. One of the most popular places within reach of two or three-day tours is Sun Moon Lake, which offers an exceptional view of 13,114-foot Mount Yushan and the Sea of Clouds that rings it."
• "Yushan, Taiwan's tallest mountain, has numerous peaks rising over 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Climbing any of these peaks requires a high fitness level and experience."
• "Chinese state media has given broad coverage to “island encirclement” exercises near Taiwan this month, including showing pictures of Chinese bomber aircraft with what they said was Taiwan’s highest peak, Yushan, visible in the background."
• "With its hundreds of mountains reach over 3,000 meters above sea level, Taiwan is home to a diversity of precious natural resources. Among its many mountains, Yushan or Mt. Jade Main Peak, at an elevation of 3,952 meters, is the highest, and has become a spiritual symbol of Taiwan."
• "In order to compel him to give up Yenping and retreat to Chekiang, Chiang sent a division from Yushan in Kiangsi to advance into the border of Chekiang."