Henglong Ancient Trail Introduction
1. Location: Qing'an Village, Taian Township 2. Route: Longshan Village, Taian Township ~ Henglong Mountain North Peak Triangulation Point 3. Trail Length: Approximately 2 kilometers, Walking Time: About 90 minutes one way The Henglong Ancient Trail was originally a hunting path for the Atayal people of Longshan Village (Siwasik). It is also known as the Siwasik Ancient Trail and served as a route for interaction between Longshan Village and the Nanzhuang Luchang Village. Along the trail, visitors can see vine tunnels and bamboo groves, enveloped in green, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere; occasionally, visitors may catch sight of bamboo fences or pheasants leaping out from the bushes, bringing delightful surprises. Traveling along County Road 62 through Longshan Village to the end of the Henglong Mountain Industrial Road, you will reach the entrance of the Henglong Ancient Trail. At the trailhead, a giant stone pillar is inscribed with the words "Henglong Ancient Trail." Following the stone steps, the path ascends in a zigzag pattern. After about a hundred pings, there is a platform surrounded by stone steps. This area was once the site of a supervision station built by the Japanese to suppress the Atayal people, leaving behind its foundation and low walls as historical evidence. Continuing north, one can enjoy the serene scenery with dense growth of wood and camphor trees on both sides. Further ahead, to the right, there is another platform resembling the previous one, known as the Ceasefire Station Old Site. Shortly after, sandstone steps meander along the trail to a lookout point, offering a distant view of Dahu, Zhuolan, and Tongluo, where the sea of clouds intertwines with the green mountains, creating a scene resembling a fairyland. Returning to the trail and continuing forward, the mountain peak comes into view, with the path narrowing and steepening. To the right, the impressive and steep cliff face can be seen. Along the ascent, there is a platform for rest. Upon reaching the summit, which features a triangulation point known as Henglong Mountain North Peak, this marks the end of the Henglong Ancient Trail. The summit offers excellent views, with Tiger Mountain and Shei-Pa National Park visible in the distance. If you head down the gentle slope from the summit, you will see stone foundations known by the Longshan villagers as the White Station, referred to as the Old Site of the Ceasefire Station, quietly recounting its past history.
