Photos of Shoushan Guojia Natural Park

Shoushan, also known as Chai Mountain, also known as Dagou Mountain or Dagu Mountain in ancient times, is located on the west coast of Kaohsiung. It stretches for 5 kilometers from north to south, and is about 2.5 kilometers wide from east to west. The total area is about 1,200 hectares. Coral reef forest ecology and special limestone terrain landscape, although the high altitude is only 356 meters, it is a natural barrier in Kaohsiung. Shoushan originally belonged to a military reserve and was under the control of the military for a long time. Therefore, it unexpectedly provided a good place for Taiwanese monkeys to inhabit, avoid enemies and breed, making the monkeys in Shoushan a characteristic indicator of Kaohsiung City. The forests on Shoushan Mountain are prosperous, and there are sightseeing spots such as Wanshou Mountain Park, Martyrs' Shrine, Zoo, Qianguang Temple, Faxing Temple, Yuanheng Temple, etc. Follow the path next to Shoushan Zoo to the limestone cave area of Shoushan Scenic Area, follow the twists and turns Going forward in the narrow limestone cave, you can see stalactite crystals such as stalagmites and stone pillars, witnessing the magic and mystery of nature's creation. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook Kaohsiung Port, enjoy the sunset over Sizihwan and the night view of Kaohsiung City. There is also the "Taiwan Macaque Natural Ecological Reserve", where groups of macaques play in the trees, and if you are lucky, you can also enjoy the agility and heroism of the monkeys' jumping. In addition to the lovely macaques, the Wanshoushan Zoo also has large mammals, reptiles, birds and other rare birds and beasts, and there is a huge mosaic mural in the Shoushan Zoo. The Martyrs' Shrine next to Shoushan Park is a Chinese palace-style building dedicated to the martyrs of the National Revolution. It is surrounded by lush green trees. There are ancient pine trees in front of the shrine, and there are two Qing Dynasty cannons for people to pay tribute to. One of the best places to overlook Kaohsiung Port and the city.