Shibajian Mountain Introduction
Eighteen Peaks Mountain is located in the East District of Hsinchu City. It is a forest park established during the Japanese colonial period, roughly in the shape of a "crescent," meandering about 7 to 8 kilometers, perfectly embracing the eastern and southern suburbs of Hsinchu City. The name Eighteen Peaks Mountain comes from the hilly area formed by the continuous eighteen shallow peak tops; the highest point of Eighteen Peaks Mountain is near the Jieshou Pavilion, standing at an elevation of 128.9 meters. From the top, one can view the streets of Hsinchu City towards the northwest, with the Touqian and Fengshan Rivers on the right, and the Taiwan Strait directly ahead. It also offers a view towards the southeast of Daba Mountain, the Five Finger Mountains of Chingquan, and the flowing Touqian River towards Zhudong, providing an excellent vantage point. The ascent to Eighteen Peaks Mountain starts from the entrance at Jieshou Mountain, and along the way, there are various pavilions such as Ailin Pavilion, Shih Guanyin, Zaoqi Pavilion, Putuo Rock, and Yishou Pavilion. The summit features the Centenary Memorial Pavilion of Sun Yat-sen and the Jieshou Pavilion, where visitors can admire the magnificent waves of the Taiwan Strait. Due to the lush forests along the trail of Eighteen Peaks Mountain, the asphalt surface is smooth, and flowers emit fragrant aromas. Walking along the shaded paths, the fresh air is refreshing, making it one of the essential routes for residents of Hsinchu City for exercise and leisure. In recent years, in order to ensure that citizens can exercise safely, the city government has prohibited vehicles from entering the area every day from midnight to 8 AM.
