Shifen waterfall
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| Shifen waterfall | |
|---|---|
 Shifen falls | |
| Location |
Keelung River Pingxi District Taiwan  |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Total width | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Watercourse | Keelung River |
Shifen waterfall (traditional Chinese:十分大瀑布) is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River. The falls' total height is 20 meters (66 feet) and 40 meters in width, making it the broadest waterfall in Taiwan.[1] It is a cascade waterfall in which the water flows in one direction and the rock is sloped in the opposite.[2]
References
- ↑ Lonely Planet: Taiwan (sixth edition) by Andrew Bender, Julie Grundvig, Robert Kelly (page 130)
- ↑ "Shifen Waterfall". taiwan.gov.tw. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
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Coordinates: 25°2′57.8″N 121°47′15.86″E / 25.049389°N 121.7877389°E
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