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Curated observing site
Alishan Ogasawara Mountain View Platform
Chiayi, Taiwan · Public stargazing viewpoint
About this place
- Overview
- An open mountain platform in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area with views of Yushan and the Central Range.
- Horizon
- Open 360-degree mountain panorama.
- Region
- Chiayi, Taiwan
Designation & sky
- Type
- Observing Site
- Designation
- Public stargazing viewpoint
- Sky quality
- Not yet rated
Access & field notes
- Access
- The park lists a weather-dependent Zhushan stargazing shuttle. Confirm your round-trip reservation and the walking route between Zhushan and the platform.
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