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Located in the southeast of Taoyuan
Hsien, Fu-shing Shiang is 400 - 2,000 meters above
sea level. The southwest wind in the summer and
the northeast wind in the winter bring cool air
and moisture to this area. Fu-shing Shiang occasionally
has a little snow in winters .
The climate here is suitable for warm climate fruits. Peach and plums are the most popular fruits produced in Fu-shing Shiang. The San-ba-ling, Shing-shin, and Shieh-wu-nou tribal lands are major production areas of peaches. With the government's assistance, farmers are able to produce high quality peaches with bright colors, tenderness, and sweetness. It is not exaggerating to say that Fu-shing Shiang's peaches are of top quality .
The production period of the peach is quite
short. Quantity is not high, either. The peaches
are mainly for sale domestically. In the high
production season of June and July each year,
tourists from all over flock into Fu-shing Shiang.
At the time when we are chopping down forests
and planting warm climate fruits, we have damaged
the environment and polluted Da-hang River. As
such, we may have the crisis of mountain erosion
and landslides in the rainy season. As we plant
more fruits and enjoy their sweetness, we need
to contemplate our environmental issues .
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