New Taipei City Travel

The Mt. Lingjiaoliao Walking Trail located in a multiple natural ecological environment, where Taiwan Acacia, Gordonia Axillaris (Fried Egg Plant) and Japanese Ophiorrhiza are all lined up along the way that pass through the three treasures in Linjiao (Tsai Family Western Building, Wanggu Waterfall, Lingjiao Old Bridge) and other scenic spots. Go down by taking the wood stack staircase to explore the Wanggu Waterfalls at a closer distance and for a better appreciation of the beautiful Wanggu Waterfall. At the same time when observing the waterfall, you can appreciate coal mining history and river crossing, the sound of a gurgling stream amidst the experience of a tranquil atmosphere in the mountain forest that leads the visitors to one of the rare secret places in urban cities.

Jinzibei Historic Trail’s starting point at the Mudan end is the same as that of Canguangliao Historic Trail; Canguangliao exits from Jinguashi, while Jinzibei hiking trail exits from Houtong. After getting off from Shisanceng Old Tree Stop, walk for 15 minutes and you will arrive at “Jinzibei Historic Trail Entrance/Exit”. Along the Trail, visitors will come upon century-old historic sites of Jinzibei and Fengxianshijin Tablet; the total distance of the Trail is approximately 3.4km, and it takes about 2.5 hours to finish walking the Trail. The Trail is mainly made of stone path and stone stairs, which will take some energy to finish the route; but the lush green woods give refreshing coolness along the way. After exiting the Trail, visitors will connect to Jiuqiongqiao Rd. and then Houtong Rd. if they continue going straight. And going further down, visitors will see Ruisan Coal Transporting Bridge and Ruisan Coal Preparation Plant. Walking into the “Vision Hall” transformed from previously the coal preparation warehouse, visitors will have an in-depth experience of the old-time glory of Houtong’s coal mining industry as well as an overview of the local coal mining development through the introduction provided inside the Vision Hall. The other key feature of Houtong would have to be “Cat Village”! Walking over Houtong Cat Bridge, and visitors will arrive at cat lovers’ “promised land” – Cat Village. Let us kindly remind all visitors to follow the rules here, and please do not hit, feed, disturb, or pet the cats, and please do not free your cats here and do not litter. Let’s safeguard this precious “cats’ heaven” together as we enjoy a healing holiday and wander amidst the historic paths.