Linto Cultural Park Introduction
Lintianshan is located in a valley terrain south of the Wanli Creek, north of the Mataian Creek, and east of the Central Mountain Range. It was once the largest timber collection site in the eastern mountainous area. Although it is not the largest forest in Taiwan, it has preserved its environment, settlements, and living culture most completely in the past. During the Japanese colonial period, a 68-kilometer-long log transportation railway was established, reaching an elevation of 2,500 meters, flourishing at that time, which left behind many cultural relics such as buildings, shops, and theaters. After the logging ban policy in 1987, many high-quality timber in the region had a chance to breathe and gradually returned to the lush natural scenery of the past. Today, Lintianshan combines the atmosphere of natural forests and cultural arts. Visitors can walk along the sloped paths to explore old houses and lush landscapes, reminiscing about the past splendor, and revisit old sites such as the Grand Hall and theater facilities, tracing the footsteps of their predecessors and the artifacts they left behind. There is also an opportunity to hear the story of "Senban" narrated by the staff of the Lintianshan Cultural and Historical Workshop.
