Shibajian Mountain Introduction
Shibajian Mountain is located in the East District of Hsinchu City and was established as a forest park during the Japanese occupation era. It has a crescent shape and stretches about 7 to 8 kilometers, encircling the eastern and southern suburbs of Hsinchu City. The name Shibajian Mountain comes from the eighteen shallow peaks that form a continuous hilly area. The highest point of Shibajian Mountain is near the Jieshou Pavilion, with an elevation of 128.9 meters. From the summit, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the streets of Hsinchu City to the northwest, with the Touqian and Fengshan rivers on the right and the Taiwan Strait directly in front. To the southeast, one can see Daba Mountain, the Five Finger Mountains of Qingquan, and the Touqian River flowing from the Zhudong direction, offering an excellent vantage point. The entrance to Shibajian Mountain is from the Jieshou Mountain entrance, with attractions along the way including Ailin Pavilion, Shih Guanyin, Early Bird Pavilion, Putuo Rock, and Yishou Pavilion. At the summit, there are the Centennial Memorial Pavilion for the Father of the Nation and the Jieshou Pavilion, where visitors can overlook the magnificent waves of the Taiwan Strait. Due to the lush forests along the trails, smooth asphalt paths, and fragrant flowers, walking on the shaded paths is refreshing and has become a necessary route for leisure and exercise for the residents of Hsinchu City. In recent years, the city government has prohibited vehicle entry from midnight to 8 a.m. to ensure that citizens can exercise safely.
