Lion's Head Mountain Park (Lion's Head Mountain Trail) Introduction
Shitoushan Park is located on Jingshan Cape at an elevation of about 70 meters. To the east, you can see Yehliu Cape, while the west side offers views of Huanang Fishing Port and the mountain-sea scenery of Zhongjiao, allowing you to take in the "Three Major Wonders of Jingshan Coast": the Candleholder Islets, Huanang Fishing Lights, and Shueiwei Moonlight. Under long-term military control, the ecological resources of Shitoushan remain rich and intact. In recent years, thanks to successful restoration efforts, you may encounter beautiful blooms of Taiwan lilies or golden rain lilies along the trails in different seasons. Transitioning from a military coastal defense zone to a scenic spot, it still retains old barracks, bunkers, artillery forts, and original natural ecology, making it a forest trail with excellent coastal views. The circular trail of Shitoushan is shaded by trees, providing a cool walk with a gentle path, suitable for family outings. At the entrance, the "Maitreya Buddha - A-Fu," with its cheerful smile, is super cute, so don’t forget to take a photo with it. As you continue deeper, you can learn about the tragic legend of the "Couple Stone" and capture the best angle of the Candleholder Islets, which resemble a couple gazing into each other's eyes, from this viewing platform. The steel circular frame provides a perfect shots of these sea-eroded stone pillars, making it a great spot for couples to create memories. Additionally, you can enter the mysterious coast of the North Coast, where you can admire tofu rocks and sandstone relics on the sea erosional platform.
