Chenghan Trail Introduction
The Cheng Han Trail is located alongside National Route 1 in Tanwen Village, Zaoqiao Township, with a round trip of about two kilometers. It features both uphill and downhill sections. Although it cannot be called "Good Man's Slope," the trail is rich in ecological resources, including camphor trees, Casuarina, and wild peonies. The use of old logs as steps adds a sense of antiquity, and the views along the way are excellent and pleasant. At the summit stands the "Cheng Han Memorial Tablet," which tells a touching story. In 1964, a well-known young man from Tanwen Village, Cheng Han, was working in the fields when he heard the cries of children playing along the banks of the Zhonggang River who had fallen into a strong current. Without hesitation, Cheng Han jumped into the river to rescue them but tragically drowned after his foot was injured by the iron wire of a dam, preventing him from swimming back to safety. To honor Cheng Han's selfless act, Minister of Education Yan Zhenxing established the memorial on the mountain with the best views in 1965, inscribing the words "If one drowns, all drown" for posterity. From the memorial, one can overlook the Zhonggang River Plain and the Taiwan Strait, making it a prime attractor. Since the opening of the Cheng Han Trail, an increasing number of people visit on holidays for walking and exercise.
