Zhiben Forest Trail Introduction
Chihben Forest Trail was constructed during the Japanese colonial period, extending from Sandimen in Pingtung to Dawu in Taitung, passing through the Dawu Mountain Nature Reserve and Shuanggui Lake, making it an important habitat for wildlife. After Taiwan's retrocession, it briefly served as a route for climbing to Little Ghost Lake. Today, most of the latter section of the trail has been almost completely submerged by green vegetation, and few people use it to reach Shuanggui Lake. The earlier section of the trail winds along the Chihben Riverbed, allowing glimpses of the Chihben Hot Spring area hotels through the lush tree shadows. With minimal human interference, the ecological resources along the trail are vibrant and diverse. The scenery is elegant and varied, offering spectacular waterfalls during the rainy season and opportunities for bird and butterfly watching in the summer. After three kilometers along the trail, various colorful butterflies, insects, singing birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals such as the red-bellied squirrel and Formosan macaque can be easily observed.
