Eighteen Peaks Mountain Introduction
Eighteen Peaks Mountain is located in the East District of Hsinchu City. It was established as a forest park during the Japanese colonial period and has a crescent shape, stretching about 7 to 8 kilometers, which perfectly embraces the eastern and southern outskirts of Hsinchu City. The name "Eighteen Peaks Mountain" is derived from the eighteen gentle peaks that form a hilly area. The highest point of Eighteen Peaks Mountain is near the Jie Shou Pavilion, at an elevation of 128.9 meters. From the summit, one can overlook the streets of Hsinchu City to the northwest, with the Touqian and Fengshan rivers on the right, and straight ahead is the Taiwan Strait. To the southeast, you can see Daba Peak, the Wuzhishan Mountain range in Qingquan, and the Touqian River flowing toward Zhudong, offering an excellent view. You can ascend Eighteen Peaks Mountain from the Jie Shou Mountain entrance, with several scenic spots along the way, including Ailin Pavilion, Shiguan Yin, Zaoqi Pavilion, Putuo Rock, and Yishou Pavilion. The summit features the Father of the Nation Centenary Pavilion and Jie Shou Pavilion, where you can enjoy the magnificent waves of the Taiwan Strait. Due to the lush forest along the path of Eighteen Peaks Mountain, the smooth asphalt roads, and the fragrant flowers, walking along the shady paths feels refreshing and has become one of the must-visit routes for exercise and leisure for Hsinchu citizens. In recent years, the city government has prohibited vehicles from entering between midnight and 8 AM to allow citizens to exercise safely.
