Xia Kuo Luo Ancient Trail Introduction
The Lala kuao National Trail is composed of two ancient paths: the Xiakuao Guard Road and the Sakya Kin Guard Road. Originally, it served as a patrol route connecting the territory of the Atayal tribe's Jinaji group in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, and the Xiakuao group in Wufeng Township. Between the territorial domains lies the main ridge of Mount Xiakuao, which rises over 2,000 meters above sea level, but there are still passages for visiting relatives and hunting support. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese military frequently clashed with the Atayal people in the area, and the Japanese government improved the existing paths, turning them into military roads. Due to the need to cross over Mount Xiakuao, the road was known as the "Xiakuao Mountain Ridge Path." The Lala kuao National Trail has both historical significance and tourism value, combining intellectual and emotional experiences for enjoying the autumn foliage. It features many remnants of police stations from the Japanese colonial era, as well as bamboo groves that create an atmosphere akin to entering a green time tunnel, alongside beautiful maple forests.
