Lion's Head Mountain Hiking Trail Introduction
In Xindian, there are two Lion Head Mountains. One is called Shizaitou Mountain, located at the headwaters of the Huangku Stream at the border between Xindian and Sanxia, and is a first-class triangulation point in the southern part of Greater Taipei. The other Lion Head Mountain is situated beside Bitan and is referred to as Xiaoshishan. Xiaoshishan and Shilin's Zhishan are among the few protected mountain areas since the Qing Dynasty and Japanese colonial period, which allows for the presence of tall trees everywhere, maintaining the appearance and tranquility of primitive forests. Nearby, majestic Banyan trees with large buttresses stand tall and impressive; the plants on the Philippine banyan resemble a natural artwork covered with various epiphytic or climbing plants. Along the path beside the Plum Blossom Lion Pavilion on the left, one can see the unique sight of tree roots embracing stones.
