Blue Dragon Ridge

Updates : 2023-03-29

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Introduction

Situated on the north west ridge of Datong mountain. It is around 256 meters above sea level. It earned the name "Blue Dragon Ridge" from the scene akin to a crouching dragon along the hike. The dragon ridge is now established as a forest park, with lush greeneries and rising ridges after entering the forest trail. There is a blue dragon sculpture along the way symbolizing the Blue Dragon Ridge. Hikers are suggested to reach the triangular point to look out from the mountain at majestic view of the entire Shulin. It is also a good place for night views scenes.

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DaCuKeng Historic Trail

There are several historic trails in Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen area. Tourists may enjoy the historic atmosphere and natural scenery along these trails. DaCuKeng area is Wu, Nian-Zhen's hometown. He is a famous movie director in Taiwan. DaCuKeng Historic Trail tells history of past prosperity and present decline.The starting point of the DaCuKeng Historic Trail is close to 15 kilometer mark on 102 Country Road. And it ends at North 37 Country Road (RuiHou Road). DaCuKeng Historic Trail can connect to Chintzupei Scenic Trail. Tourists may walk along the Chintzupei Scenic Trail from HouDong to DaCuKeng Historic Trail.The total distance of the trail is approximately 4 kilometers. Tourists can walk along the bridge to the valley. There are several abandoned villages and houses. It was the famous DaCuKeng village. The abandoned school is DaShan elementary school. There are only remains now.

Thousand-Island Lake

The mountains that interlace with the lake look like islands, attracting scores of tourists to explore their beauty.