Jingpu Tropic of Cancer Marker

The Tropic of Cancer marker tower is located in Fengbin Township, Hualien County
It faces the Pacific Ocean on the east and is in the shape of a cylindrical lighthouse
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Standing tall and straight like a pillar, it is quite spectacular
The north and south sides of the marker tower are engraved with the words ‘Tropic of Cancer’
There is a long and narrow vertical slit in the middle of the cylinder
The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23
5 degrees north latitude
On the summer solstice every year, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer
The unique celestial phenomenon of ‘no shadow when standing a pole at noon’ is even more unique on the Tropic of Cancer! Opening hours: open all day throughout the year
Service facilities: Barrier-free service: barrier-free parking lot, barrier-free entrance

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