Zhenghan Trail Introduction
The Zheng Han Trail is located next to Taiwan Route 1 in Tanwen Village, Zaoqiao Township, with a round trip distance of about two kilometers that includes both uphill and downhill sections. Although it may not be as challenging as "Hero Slope," the trail is rich in ecological resources with abundant flora and fauna, including camphor trees, Casuarina equisetifolia, and wild peonies. The wooden sleepers along the path add a rustic charm, and the viewpoint offers a pleasant landscape. At the summit stands the Zheng Han Memorial Monument, which tells a touching story: in the year 1964, a young man named Zheng Han, in his twenties, was working in the fields in Tanwen Village when he heard the cries of children who had fallen into the rapids of the Zhonggang River while playing. Without hesitation, Zheng Han jumped into the river to save them but, unfortunately, was injured by the iron wires of a dam and drowned himself. To honor Zheng Han's selfless act, then-Minister of Education Yan Zhenxing erected a monument on the best vantage point of the local mountains in 1965, inscribing words like "When others drown, one drowns too," which has been passed down through the years. From the memorial, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Zhonggang River plain and the Taiwan Strait. The excellent visibility is the main attraction, leading to an increasing number of people visiting the Zheng Han Trail for walks and exercise during holidays.
