Zhenghan Trail Introduction
Zhenghan Trail is located beside Taiwan Highway No. 1 in Tanwen Village, Zaoqiao Township, with a round trip of about two kilometers featuring both uphill and downhill sections. Although it cannot be called "Good Man Slope," the trail is rich in plant and animal ecological resources, including camphor trees, Casuarina equisetifolia, and wild peonies. The wooden sleepers serve as steps, adding an ancient touch, and the view is excellent with pleasant scenery. At the summit stands the "Zhenghan Memorial," which recounts a touching story—a young man named Zhenghan, who was in his twenties, lived in Tanwen Village during the 53rd year of the Republic of China. One day, while working in the fields, he heard the cries for help from children who had fallen into the fast-flowing water of the Chungong River. Without hesitation, Zhenghan jumped into the river to save them but was fatally injured by a wire from the dam, preventing him from swimming back to shore. To honor Zhenghan's selfless act of heroism, Minister of Education Yan Chen-hsing erected a monument in the 54th year of the Republic of China on the mountain with the best view in the area, inscribing the words "When others drown, one drowns oneself," a message that has been passed down to this day. From the memorial, one can overlook the Chungong River plain and the Taiwan Strait, making it an ideal viewing point. As a result, more and more people have been visiting Zhenghan Trail for walking and exercise on holidays.
