Dakeng Trail No. 6 Introduction
Dakeng Scenic Area - Hiking Trail Guide The Dakeng Scenic Area is an important leisure place for the people of Taichung City and serves as a spot for hikers to enjoy nature and exercise. It is also a popular tourist attraction in central Taiwan. On ordinary days or holidays, one can often see groups of friends and families enjoying the scenery, making it a shared backyard for Taichung citizens. Its most distinctive features are the 14 hiking trails, with Trails No. 1 to 8 opened in the early 1980s, built according to the natural terrain interspersed with Dakeng Mountain and streams, with the highest elevation reaching 859 meters at Touke Mountain. Trail No. 9 was opened in December 2005, Trail No. 10 was completed in March 2008, and Trail 9-1 was completed in November 2013. Trail No. 6 is approximately 1.7 kilometers long, suitable for all ages. There are two entrances to the trail: one is accessed via a road from Songzhu Road leading to the parking lot of Trail No. 6, while the other entrance is from Guangxi Lane leading directly to the Guanyin Pavilion, from which hikers can ascend along the trail. Characteristics: This trail has a gentle slope, and the endpoint reaches Wind Moving Stone Park, where one can enjoy a distant view of the Fengyuan area and the environmental chimney in Houli District of Taichung City. Along the way, there is a Guanyin Pavilion with a white Guanyin statue standing inside, which attracts many visitors for worship. Additionally, there are facilities like a children's playground and pavilions. Emergency contact for Dakeng Scenic Area: Dongshan Police Station - 30, Section 2, Dongshan Road, TEL: 04-22392713 Taichung City Rescue Association: 151-2, Section 2, Dongshan Road, TEL: 04-22110022 Camping-related inquiries - Zhongzheng Camping Area, TEL: 04-22390685
