Zhenghan Trail Introduction
Zhenghan Trail is located beside Taiwan Route 1 in Tanwen Village, Zaoqiao Township, with a round trip distance of about two kilometers, featuring both uphill and downhill sections. Although it may not be called "Hao Han Slope," the trail is rich in biodiversity, with diverse flora such as camphor trees, Casuarina equisetifolia, and wild peonies. The wooden pallets serve as steps, adding to the historical charm, along with great visibility and pleasant scenery. At the top of the mountain stands the "Zhenghan Memorial Monument," which tells a poignant story – in the year 1964, a well-known young man named Zhenghan, in his twenties, was farming in Tanwen Village when he heard cries for help from a group of children playing by the Zhonggang River, who were in danger of drowning. Without hesitation, Zhenghan jumped into the river to rescue the children but was injured by the wire of a dam, ultimately leading to his drowning. To honor Zhenghan's selfless act, Minister of Education Yan Zhenxing erected a monument in 1965 on the mountain with the best view in the area, inscribing the words "When others drown, we drown together," which has been passed down to this day. From the monument, one can overlook the Zhonggang River Plain and the Taiwan Strait, making its great visibility a highlight, thus attracting more people to walk and exercise on the Zhenghan Trail, especially on holidays.
