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Yu Mountains

mountain range, China
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The Yu Mountains are part of the Chung-yang Range, a mountain group located in eastern Taiwan. This range trends north-south and is composed of three main ranges: the Chung-yang Range, the Yu Mountains, and the A-li Mountains. The Yu Mountains are home to Mount Yu, the highest peak in Taiwan at 13,114 feet (3,997 m). The range is primarily made up of schists, quartzites, and gneisses. Abundant rainfall supports forests of broad-leaved trees at lower elevations, transitioning to coniferous forests at higher altitudes. The region is sparsely populated, with scattered aboriginal communities.1

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  1. Chung-yang Range
  2. China - The Changbai Mountains
  3. China - The Tien Shan

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