Zhiben Forest Trail Introduction
Zhihben Trail was constructed during Japanese rule, extending from Sandimen in Pingtung to Dawu in Taitung, passing through the Dawu Mountain Nature Reserve and Shuanggui Lake, and serving as an important habitat for wildlife. After Taiwan's retrocession, it briefly became a route for climbing Little Ghost Lake. Today, the latter part of the trail has nearly been submerged by green vegetation, and few people use it to reach Shuanggui Lake. The front part of the trail winds along the bed of the Zhihben River, offering views of the hotels in the Zhihben Hot Springs area across the river through the lush tree shadows. Due to minimal human interference, the ecological resources along the trail are vibrant and diverse. The scenery along the way is picturesque and variable; during the rainy season, one can enjoy magnificent waterfalls, while in summer, it is a great spot for birdwatching and butterfly watching. After 3 kilometers along the trail, various colorful butterflies, insects, singing birds, amphibians, reptiles, as well as red-bellied squirrels and Formosan macaques are relatively easy to observe.
