Yuan Mountain Trail Introduction
Yuan Mountain is located adjacent to the west side of Sanxia Old Street. The mountain got its name because it resembles a soaring bird of prey. Yuan Mountain overlooks Yingge Stone on the north bank of the Dahan River, and when traveling on National Highway No. 3, the two mountain peaks stand as gateposts entering and exiting New Taipei City. According to local legends, the troops of Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong) encountered two monstrous birds here. Koxinga ordered his troops to attack them with a dragon cannon, and after the two monstrous birds were shot down, they transformed into today's Yingge Stone and Yuan Mountain. Yuan Mountain stands majestically south of the Dahan River alluvial plain, offering excellent views, making it a popular hiking spot in Sanxia.
