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Pao Tai hill is the original east Tatuen hill, which used to be the highest place in Taichung at the altitude of 89 meters. In 1895, when the Japan troop attacked Taiwan, they set three cannons on the hill to fight against Taiwan troop. Therefore, this place was named Pao Tai (with the meaning of cannons) Hill. Back to 3000 to 4000 years ago, people have been dwelled on this hill.

Pao Tai Hill upon the mound

The triangulation station

Three traits about this hill：

At the altitude of 89.598 meters, a triangulation station is upon the hill. It was used in 1898 by the Japanese to measure the land. This triangulation station is the first among others in Taiwan. A memorial stone was once upon the station.

The place of war memorial stone was once stood the marble statue of Eryueyuan Tailaung. The marble statue was removed in 1947.

One of the java silk trees is standing here.

Resource from ：Taichung Park history and ecology tour introduction brochure.