Alishan Post Office Explained

Alishan Post Office
Native Name:阿里山郵局
Native Name Lang:zh
Building Type:post office
Architectural Style:traditional Chinese
Location:Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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Coordinates:23.5114°N 120.8046°W
Altitude:2,274 meters
Opened Date:1 April 1907
Destruction Date:-->
Owner:Chunghwa Post
Floor Count:3
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The Alishan Post Office is a post office in Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Geography

At an elevation of 2,274 meters above sea level, the building is the highest post office in Taiwan.[1]

History

The post office building was originally established on 1 April 1907 as Chiayi branch 28 post office of Chunghwa Post.[2]

Architecture

The post office is a 3-story building built with traditional Chinese architectural style. The building exterior walls depict Alishan cultural symbols.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salmonsen. Renée. 12 March 2018. Taiwan's Alishan Post Office remains open despite negative profits. Taiwan News. 13 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Post Office Locations. 15 December 2015. Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd.. 13 March 2018.