Dajiauqiung Historic Trail Introduction
Walking on the wooden stairs of the Dajiauqiung Ancient Trail, you can see old stone steps covered in moss nearby. Can you imagine that this used to be a bustling trade route? Before the completion of the North Cross-Island Highway, the ancestors of the Baiji and Amuping areas had to take this mountain path to transport agricultural products to Daxi for sale. With the changes of time, the prosperity of that era has become a page of yellowed history. Today, the Dajiauqiung Ancient Trail, rich in ecological diversity, showcases different charms throughout the four seasons, making it an ideal leisure destination to enjoy phytoncide and appreciate the tung flowers. Traveling from Highway 7 to the Dajiauqiung Ancient Trail, you will pass through the Zhugaozu Industrial Road, where the quiet, uninhabited red-brick ancient house rests peacefully. There is no need to think too much as you straightforwardly proceed. Turn left at the Zhugaozu bus stop, and you will find the head of the Liau Lake reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and green trees, offering beautiful scenery as a greeting to visitors. The pond, also known as Xinfu Drain, is split in two, with a notable "floating island" in the large water body—it is the only temple to the Earth God in Taiwan located in water. The Earth God was relocated to Fuchang Temple during the construction of the pond, resulting in this wonder. Continuing onward, you reach Dajiau Temple, officially marking the start of your journey on the ancient trail. Occasionally, you will see stone walls covered in moss with inscriptions that have a faint Zen-like quality. Walking to the saddle, you can go right to Xizhou Mountain or left to Toudiao Mountain, Nanzigou Ancient Trail, Governor's Office Trail, and Baijilin Yinshi Trail. After resting at Xishiting, you can take the downhill path, reaching the exit of the ancient trail at Tao 51 Line. The Dajiauqiung Ancient Trail is known locally as the Tung Flower Trail, where the flowers bloom like May snow in the mountains and float along the streams, each displaying its romantic charm. As you venture further into the mountains, you can also admire various butterflies, such as the purple glass butterfly and the purple butterfly, fluttering gracefully through the forest. The shimmering wings of the butterflies under the sunlight mesmerize you, making it feel like being in a fairytale world, creating beautiful memories of your journey along the Dajiauqiung.
