Dajiaxiong Old Trail Introduction
Walking on the wooden steps of the Dajiaqiong Ancient Trail, you can see an old stone staircase covered in moss nearby. Can you imagine that this once was a bustling trade route? Before the Northern Cross-Island Highway was opened, the ancestors of the Baiji and Amuping areas had to take this mountain path to transport agricultural products to Daxi for sale. As time changed, the prosperity of that era has turned into a page of yellowed history. Today, the Dajiaqiong Ancient Trail, rich in ecology, showcases different sceneries throughout the four seasons and has become the best leisure destination to enjoy phytoncide and appreciate the Taiwan cherry blossoms. Traveling on Route 7 towards the Dajiaqiong Ancient Trail, you will pass through the Zhugao Village industrial road, where the uninhabited red-brick ancient houses stand quietly. Without much thought, you can go straight ahead and turn left at the Zhugao Village bus stop. The head Liao Dapi, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and green trees, is a beautiful scenery that greets visitors. The divided pond, also known as the New Fuzhen, features a prominent "floating island," which is the only water-based Land God temple in Taiwan. The Land God was relocated to the Fuchang Temple when the pond was constructed, creating a wonder. Continuing forward, you will reach Dajiaqiong Temple, officially starting the journey on the ancient trail. Occasionally, you might see stone walls covered in moss with inscriptions that have a hint of Zen. Walking to the saddle, you can go right to Xizhou Mountain or left to Touliao Mountain, Nanzigou Ancient Trail, Governor's Office Trail, Baijilin Shade Trail, etc. After resting briefly at Xishiting, you can take the downhill path to Route 51, which is the exit of the ancient trail. The Dajiaqiong Ancient Trail is known locally as the cherry blossom path, where May snow blooms and drifts on the stream, each showcasing romantic charm. As you venture deeper into the mountains, you can also admire various butterflies such as the purple glassy tiger butterfly and the purple emperor butterfly dancing among the trees, their wings sparkling in the sunlight, enchanting viewers and creating beautiful memories of the Dajiaqiong journey.
