Taiji Ridge Introduction
Taiji Ridge Trail is located within the Lengshuikeng Leisure Park in Tucheng, near the Tucheng urban area. It features a tranquil mountain lake and offers access to several hiking trails, including Wenbi Mountain, Jiangjun Ridge, Wucheng Mountain, and Taiji Ridge itself, making it a popular spot for Tucheng residents to enjoy hiking and relaxation. The area is known for its abundant tung flowers, and in recent years, the Taiji Ridge Trail has become one of the routes for the "Tucheng May Tung Flower Festival." In early spring 2012, a section of the trail near the peak, known as the "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" with 101 steps, gained media attention and became a newly discovered cherry blossom viewing spot in New Taipei City. A visit to the Taiji Ridge Trail not only allows for flower viewing but also offers stunning views of Tucheng, Banqiao, Xinzhuang, and even extends to the Linkou plateau and Guanyin Mountain, providing a refreshing and comfortable experience for visitors. Taiji Ridge is situated on a platform at the middle elevation of the Wucheng Mountain range and has become one of the secret spots for cherry blossom viewing in Tucheng due to the many cherry trees planted along the trail. It takes about a 30-minute walk from the entrance of the trail located beside the parking lot of the mountain lake to reach the ridge, and it can also be accessed from Shimen Road at No. 64 and No. 68, where there is a symbolic entrance with 101 steps representing health and wealth, making it a popular hiking route for visitors from the outskirts of Tucheng.
