Galaxy Cave Hiking Trail Introduction
The New Taipei City Xindian Galaxy Cave, which has become a popular spot for photos on Instagram, features a unique small temple dedicated to Guanyin Pusa embedded in the mountain wall. The temple, alongside a breathtaking waterfall cascading nearby and lush greenery, creates a surreal, fairy-tale-like scenery, making it a dream destination for travelers. Nestled upstream of the Meiziliao Creek, Galaxy Cave is a cave formed by the inward-facing mountain wall. Visitors can appreciate the waterfall and ferns from the balcony of the Guanyin temple, or take a moment to rest at the stone tables and chairs, enjoying the serene forest atmosphere. Additionally, travelers are encouraged to pass through the small temple to reach the rear where the Lü Dongbin Temple is located, allowing for a close encounter with the waterfall and a refreshing mist. The origin of the Lü Dongbin Temple is said to be linked to the footprints of Lü Zhenren found on the rock above the waterfall, paired with the footprints on the Jingmei Fairy Footprint Rock, which led to the establishment of the temple adding a layer of mysterious legend to this mountain paradise. For transportation, travelers can take a bus to "Galaxy Cave Station" or "Zhongsheng Bridge Station," and then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the entrance of the Galaxy Cave Ridge Trail. It takes approximately 30 minutes to hike up to the Galaxy Cave. For those with sufficient stamina, the hike can continue to the Maokong Gondola Station, enriching the day's journey!
