The extremely rare low-altitude Red Cypress group in Taiwan, with tree ages ranging from 800 to 2,000 years, includes the well-known Baoshan Sacred Tree with its gigantic tree hollow and the twisted-bark Bopai Sacred Tree, which inspire awe when looked up at.
Address：Xia Yun Li, Fuxing District, Taoyuan City 336
The Hewei Giant Cedar Forest, located at the lowest elevation in Taiwan, is home to the "Baxian Giant Cedar," "Hewei Giant Cedar," and "Devil's Giant Cedar." The twisted trunks shaped over a millennium evoke admiration for nature's incredible craftsmanship.
Hewi Sacred Tree Group Travel Information
Address：Xia Yun Li, Fuxing District, Taoyuan City 336
Transportation Methods：Take Taoyuan Bus 5105 line [Xiaowulai–Daxi (via Sanmin)] or Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 502 line [Xiaowulai line] to Xiaowulai Station, then walk about 6.9 kilometers (approximately 2 hours) to reach the entrance of the Shennong Tree Group hiking trail.
Parking Information：■Street parking■There is a private收费 parking lot at the trailhead.
Tickets：Free
Remarks：■It is recommended to enter from the First Trailhead of Xiaouwai. ■There are many junctions on Beichatian Mountain, please follow the signs. ■This scenic spot has a higher level of climbing difficulty, visitors need to assess their physical fitness and climbing experience. ■Please apply online (https://p...) 5 to 60 days before entering Heweishan.
Other Nearby Attractions： Full Moon Round National Forest Recreation Area 、 Dongyan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area 、 Yuxia Cloud Waterfall, Gaga Ecological Pool 、 Little Wulai Sky Bridge 、 Daluolan Stream 、 Green Light Forest 、 Atayal Story Park 、 Yihsing Suspension Bridge 、 Northern Cross-Island Highway Three Bridges (Luofu Bridge, Fuxing Bridge, Balin Bridge) 、 Luchin Wadan Memorial Park
Nearby Cuisine： Le Shan Zhuang 、 Majiabao Snack Shop 、 Ma'an Leisure Food 、 Huayan Mountain Forest Garden Restaurant 、 Hua Gu Tea Factory 、 Yuan Yuan Fa Restaurant 、 Yuanfa Dining Shop 、 Swiss Village Farmhouse 、 216 Manor Cafe 、 Sayow Art Studio
