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"Shulin" climb the super-popular Taiwan Xiao Baiyue and pray for peace in the largest local Tudigong temple

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"Shulin" climb the super-popular Taiwan Xiao Baiyue and pray for peace in the largest local Tudigong temple
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"Eating too much during the New Year? You can use the holiday to climb the Taiwan Xiao Baiyue on a hiking tour to appreciate the dreamy scenery, absorb some natural flower essence, and then enjoy the precious cold springs and slides in the largest local Tudigong temple. In the winter, you can still be in the mountains, take pictures of the beautiful scenery under the cherry blossom trail!" In the morning, starting from the 30-year-old temple, the largest Tudigong temple in Shulin, the “Nan Liao Fu De Temple”, enjoy the combination of a cold spring, a slide, prayer to Tudigong and the beautiful scenery of the mountains and cherry blossoms (seasonal) at this five star temple; then take the Datongshan hiking trail next to the temple through the Qinglongling hiking trail to the Dadongshan hiking trail, and climb the highland overlooking the vast scenery of Shulin, Yingge, Taoyuan, Taipei 101, etc., take in the natural energy and heal the body and mind!

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【Return traffic information】
Get off the mountain from “Dadong Mountain” to reach the “Sanjia Station” where you can take the TRA home.
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Shenkeng Old Street
In the past, Shenkeng was known as Zanying, in reference to the crest worn by officials. Shenkeng was once the political and economic center of Wenshan District (today’s New Taipei Districts of Shenkeng, Shiding, Pinglin, Xindian and Wulai, and the Wenshan District in Taipei City), and has been an important location in between Taipei and Yilan since ancient times. Not only was it a key route along the South Damlan Road, but it has also become the most important waterway shipping center in Southern Taipei due to the convenient waterway transportation of Jingmei Creek. Wenshan Tea, which is brought from Shenkeng via Jingmei Creek and Xindian Creek to Dadaocheng along the Tamsui river, is sold all over the world. Most notably the end of the Qing Dynasty to the beginning of the Japanese rule in Taiwan was the golden period for Shenkeng tea.Shenkeng has many different bus routes to and from Taipei’s downtown area, making for convenient traffic. Because of this, during the holidays, it attracts many tourists. The large kabocha tree at the entrance of the old street is the welcoming tree of Shenkeng, and on the street behind it is the century-old Tingzai Foot house. Because of Shenkeng’s clear water and its special salt braising method, the charcoal taste of Shenkeng-made tofu has attracted many gourmands and has become known as the “hometown of tofu”, which in turn re-invigorated the Old Street. The Old Street is home to various tofu-based dishes, such as fried stinky tofu, stinky tofu skewers, charcoal-grilled tofu ice cream, sesame tofu ice cream, milky tofu pudding and much more. The local tofu menu is full of dishes that will satisfy all who visit.In addition to its famous tofu, Shenkeng’s specialties include Wenshan Baozhong tea, green bamboo shoots, and black pork, which together with the tofu are known as the “Four Jewels of Shenkeng” and should not be missed. Additionally, the architecture in Shenkeng is also very interesting, and includes the magnificent baroque red-brick De Xing Building, and the Anxi-style three-in-one residence, the Eternal Peace Building, both of which are masterpieces of Taiwanese architecture.After trying the four jewels of Shenkeng, you can walk onto the Paozilun Trail and enjoy the purity of the mountains and see the water from which residents make their delicious tofu. The Paozilun Trail is one of the trails of New Taipei’s Smiling Mountain Line, and is a popular hiking trail in Shenkeng which connects the Shenkeng Paozilun area with the Caonan area in Taipei’s Muzha District. On the trail, you can find several ancient clay and stone alleyways, and the rustic scenery of paddy fields and tea plantations makes people forget the city noise. Then, when they get to the top, they can enjoy the view, looking out on Muzha District, the Maokong gondola, and Taipei 101.In addition to the hiking trails, Shenkeng’s lust mountains and forests, with streams of all sizes are a place of natural beauty. Among them, one of the most famous is the Paozilun Waterfall; when the water flows heavily, it streams down in four columns, which earned it the name “Four Dragons Waterfall.” The pavilion next to the waterfall is decorated with tables and chairs, where people can make tea and enjoy the waterfall, similar to what the merchants of Shenkeng did a hundred years ago.
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