Wujiantong Mountain Trail Introduction
After challenging the Yangchou Forest Trail, is your adventurous spirit still eager for more? The nearby Wujiutang Mountain Trail awaits your passionate conquest, offering a different perspective to explore Luchu! The Wujiaotong Mountain Trail is approximately 4 kilometers long, connecting five different routes, with an elevation change of about 80 meters, allowing you to break a sweat and push your limits! As for the origin of the name Wujiaotong Mountain, one theory dates back to the Ming Zheng period when Mr. Tsai Kwang-sheng, who relocated here with his five sons, was known for their love of drinking and strong capacity for alcohol, often consuming a barrel of wine at a time, which led to the area's name. Another theory suggests that villagers brought their oxen to drink water here, which gave rise to the name "Niu Shui Tong Mountain," later phonetically transformed to Wujiaotong Mountain. On holidays, the Nantiangong Temple on Changxing Road is always crowded, not only with worshippers but also with many hikers. Entering from the parking lot at Nantiangong Temple, the Nankan Mountain Trail features the "Yingguang Caring Steps," a wide and gentle stone staircase built by enthusiastic mountain friends, consisting of 170 steps for safety. Continuing along the cement path, you'll pass by the Chunqiu Pavilion and reach Nankan Mountain, which stands at 155 meters above sea level, equipped with a third-order triangulation point that offers excellent views of the Taiwan Strait and the international airport. From here, another path connects to the Liufus Trail, which is a more secluded and undulating dirt path, leading towards Wujiaotong Mountain, just like the original stone staircase route. After passing the Wangyou Pavilion, you will occasionally see the scenery of five stacked wine jars that guide visitors to the rest area at Wujiaotong Mountain, where a statue of Guanyin stands, serving as a junction for other routes. Continuing straight can lead you to the Zhixing Ancient Path and the Fude Ancient Path. Taking a left leads to the steeper Haishan Road and the Huanshan Trail, intersecting with the Luntou Fude Temple, a cultural sight known as the "Temple within a Temple," attracting numerous visitors. The highest point along the trail is Shanbi Mountain, where the autumn sea of reeds is a fantastical sight not to be missed.
