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The scenic area is named after the Siraya people, an indigenous ethnic group that populated this region until well into the 18th century. Among the area's attractions are Zengwun Dam, Wusanto Reservoir, and the coffee plantations of Dongshan.
Siraya National Scenic Area is the newest of Taiwan's national scenic areas. It was designated by the central government of the Republic of China on 26 November 2005.
奮起湖老街
A small street with a number of old houses selling a range of take-away food and snacks.
王得祿墓
The tomb of Wang De-lu, a soldier of the Qing dynasty. Because of his success as a soldier, he was ennobled by the imperial court, which also donated money for a lavish funeral and a huge tomb - the largest extant in Taiwan.
東石神社
阿里山樹靈塔
Although it is named the Tree Spirit Pagoda, it is actually a cenotaph. Japanese believe that trees have a divine spirit in the Kodama folklore.
國立故宮博物院南部院區
The southern branch of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, with a smaller collection than its counterpart, but beautifully presented in a modern building.
佐登妮絲城堡
An industrial plant with a European-style garden and castle. It is the largest beauty biotechnology plant in the Asia-Pacific region.