Mingchi National Forest Recreation Area
{{Short description|Forest in Datong, Yilan County, Taiwan}}
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| name = Mingchi National Forest Recreation Area
| native_name = 明池國家森林遊樂區
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| region = Datong, Yilan County, Taiwan
| elevation = 1,150-1,700 meters
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Mingchi National Forest Recreation Area ({{zh|t=明池國家森林遊樂區|s=明池国家森林游乐区|first=t|p=Míngchí Guójiā Sēnlín Yóulè Qū}}) is a forest located in Datong Township, Yilan County, Taiwan. It is also named as the Pearl of the North Cross-Island Highway.
Geology
The forest is located at an altitude of 1,150-1,700 meters.{{cite web|date=7 September 2017|url=https://travel.yilan.tw/en/attraction/details/594|title=Mingchi Forest Recreation Area明池森林遊樂區|website=Yilan Tourism|access-date=29 August 2019}}
Architecture
The forest features an artificial lake surrounded by gardens designed with Chinese architectural style. It also consists of Ci Garden, Fern Garden, Stone Garden, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Garden and forest trails. It also consists of hostels and lookout pavilion.{{cite web|date=24 August 2021|url=https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002106&id=623|title=Mingchi Forest Recreation Area|website=Taiwan, the Heart of Asia|access-date=20 September 2022}}
See also
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Category:Geography of Yilan County, Taiwan
Category:National forest recreation areas in Taiwan
Category:Tourist attractions in Yilan County, Taiwan
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