Manabawn Mountain Trail Introduction
Located at the boundary between Dahu Township and Tai'an Township, Manapong Mountain stands at an elevation of 1,406 meters, shrouded in mist throughout the year, presenting a magnificent sea of clouds that is truly a spectacle. The ancient battlefield monument area is one of the most famous spots for admiring maple leaves in Taiwan. Every autumn and winter, the mountains are blanketed in red maple leaves, attracting a constant stream of visitors. It is renowned for the comparison of "North Ma (Manapong Mountain) and South Ao (Aowanda)." There are three routes to reach Manapong Mountain: the "Dongxing Natural Lake Route," the "Dongxing Upper Lake Route," and the "Dongxing Pearl Lake Route." [Dongxing Natural Lake Route] Trailhead - Natural Lake - Beech Forest - Big Stone Wall - Manapong Mountain. Along the Natural Lake Route, there is a strawberry farm, which bears sweet and bright red strawberries ready for harvest between December and February each year. Beside the natural lake, you can see a beech forest with dense trees. After passing the Big Stone Wall, you can ascend to the summit of Manapong Mountain. [Dongxing Pearl Lake Route] Long Bridge Lion Pavilion (Trailhead) - Fork - Ancient Battlefield - Shimen - Manapong Mountain. The best section for admiring maple leaves lies between Shimen and the ancient battlefield monument, where you can stroll along the curves through straight bamboo groves, passing through Tiandiao Cave (Bat's Home) or traversing the relatively intact original forest of the Pearl Lake Route. In both paths, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of red maple leaves, while Shimen and the ancient battlefield carry the heroic footprints of the Atayal people's resistance against Japanese rule, narrating the history of the past. Upon reaching the summit, you will have a breathtaking view of the majestic Sacred Ridge between Xueshan and Dabashan, gazing down at the swirling sea of clouds, a spectacular sight, with vast mountain and forest vistas entering your view, leaving travelers in awe!
