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Shoushan is one of the mountains where
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There are three other access points to the mountain along Gushan Road. The southernmost is beside Yuan Heng Temple; a second is located behind the
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The mountain and foothills contain a large number of caves, many of which are accessible. Four caves are open to the public during the dry season (November 1 to April 30) however a permit from the
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the tea stations by hikers who bring it from a reverse osmosis station at the bottom. From the tea station at the top of the mountain, hikers can see views of the Taiwan Strait through the trees.
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