Qingtonglin Ecological Park Introduction
The park was originally planted with sycamore and oil trees, which is why it is called "Tonglin". Every year, during the months of April and May, the blossoms fall like snow, creating a stunning sight. Occasionally, one can see Formosan macaques, pangolins, and endemic species like the Blue Magpie and the Eight-coloured Bush Warbler foraging in the woods. At night, fireflies flicker with their dim light, and dragonflies and butterflies flutter through the mountains, making it an excellent environment for observing natural ecology. Standing at the highest point, you can also enjoy a distant view of the beautiful Jiu-Jiu Peak range or take in the panoramic scenery of Taichung City. To enable everyone to connect more closely with this vast primitive natural forest, five mesh-like mountain trails have been planned under the principle of low development, avoiding environmentally fragile areas. These trails include the Tonglin Flower Corridor Trail, Aoshang Trail, Beikeng River Trail, Beikeng River Trail Branch, and Camphor Tree Forest Trail, totaling over 4500 meters in length. Six wooden pavilions and observation decks have been built so people can choose hiking trails based on their physical endurance, stroll through the forest, enjoy the scenery of plants and animals, take breaks, absorb the phytoncides of the forest, and relax in the midst of nature’s beauty, savoring a wonderful feast for the soul.
