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In addition to ecological attractions, the scenic area has several remnants of Taiwan's now-defunct salt industry.
The Southwest Coast National Scenic Area is a national scenic area in Taiwan.
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.