Magpie Mountain
Purpose / Function
A mountain range that was marked as a nature reserve for animals, that can still be visited by people. The most popular activities are hiking and animal-watching. Camping is also another popular activity, ranging from adventure camps to religious getaways.
At the bottom of the range, water activities such as boating and river rafting are commonly done as several rivers can be found there.
At the bottom of the range, water activities such as boating and river rafting are commonly done as several rivers can be found there.
Alterations
The dirt paths to the top of the mountain were paved over with gravel, then tar as cars became more common. However, anyone wishing to use a vehicle must book a jeep ride from the tourist info center at the bottom of the hill.
Some rest houses and inns dot the way along these paths. These used to host stage shows and opera plays in the 20th century. Today they are stops on the long walk to the top.
Some rest houses and inns dot the way along these paths. These used to host stage shows and opera plays in the 20th century. Today they are stops on the long walk to the top.
Architecture
The Magpie Mountain range has over thirty peaks all above 1000m in height. The peaks are spaced from each other by sheer drops on the eastern side of the range.
Buildings on the mountain range tend to be rustic in nature, with the exception of larger inns which tend to have contemporary styling at the time they were built.
Buildings on the mountain range tend to be rustic in nature, with the exception of larger inns which tend to have contemporary styling at the time they were built.
History
Though Magpie Mountain is described as a mountain range, it would more properly be called a dissected plateau as it is the result of eroded raised plains.
When the first settlers from China arrived, they named it after the most common birds singing their hearts out in the mountain's forests. After the region was properly explored, the other name Beihai Mountain was proposed, but never quite caught on.
Despite not being gazetted as a nature reserve until 1889, the mountain is relatively untouched as its rugged terrain didn't lend well to massive city projects.
When the first settlers from China arrived, they named it after the most common birds singing their hearts out in the mountain's forests. After the region was properly explored, the other name Beihai Mountain was proposed, but never quite caught on.
Despite not being gazetted as a nature reserve until 1889, the mountain is relatively untouched as its rugged terrain didn't lend well to massive city projects.
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