The Xiangshan Visitor Center (traditional Chinese: 向山行政暨遊客中心; simplified Chinese: 向山行政暨游客中心; pinyin: Xiàngshān Xíngzhèng Jì Yóukè Zhōngxīn; lit. 'Xiangshan Administrative and Visitor Center') is a visitor center overlooking Sun Moon Lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
Xiangshan Visitor Center | |
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向山行政暨遊客中心 | |
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General information | |
Type | visitor center |
Location | Yuchi, Nantou County, Taiwan |
Coordinates | 23°51′4.1″N 120°54′7.6″E / 23.851139°N 120.902111°E |
Opened | 2010 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Dan Norihiko |
History
editThe center was constructed in 2010.[1]
Architecture
editThe center was designed by architect Dan Norihiko with a theme of promoting the harmonious integration between human habitation and the natural world.[1][2] The structure consists of two curved wings with central canopies, the latter each measuring 34 m (112 ft) in length and 8 m (26 ft) in height.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Xiangshan Visitor Center". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Taiwan High Speed Rail Exhibition Travel Package". Taiwan High Speed Rail. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Xiangshan Visitor Center". Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Xiangshan Visitor Center". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
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