Xueshan

Xueshan, formerly known as Mount Sylvia and by other names, is a mountain in the Heping District of Taichung, Taiwan. It is the 2nd-highest mountain in Taiwan and in East Asia, at 3,886 m (12,749 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Shei-Pa National Park and is visible in good weather from hills near Taiwan's capital Taipei.

雪山
Snow Mountain
The summit as seen from the east peak
Highest point
Elevation3,886 m (12,749 ft)
Prominence1,932 m (6,339 ft)
ListingUltra
100 Peaks of Taiwan
Coordinates24°23′00″N 121°13′48″E
Geography
雪山
The location of Xueshan
(Shei-Pa National Park)
LocationHeping District, Taichung/
Tai'an, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Parent rangeXueshan Range
Climbing
Easiest routeMaintained trail, snow/ice climb during some winter months
Xueshan
Chinese雪山
Literal meaningSnowy Mountain
Former names
Chinese三叉山
Literal meaning3-Prong Mountain
Tsugitakayama
Chinese name
Chinese次高山
Literal meaningNext-Highest Mountain
Japanese name
Kanji次高山

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