Liung Mountain Trail Introduction
Liou Mountain, with an elevation of approximately 1,914 meters, features a rare first-class triangulation benchmark and a provincial government control point. Due to its advantageous geographic and strategic position, Liou Mountain was garrisoned by troops during the Qing dynasty, which is how it got its name. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese military often faced attacks from the Atayal people in the upper reaches of the Dahan River. To fully control the mountainous area, they built fortifications on the summit and deployed cannons to oversee the nearby coastal tribes. Although Liou Mountain no longer holds strategic advantages, the remnants of the ancient fort bear witness to its glorious military history. The view from the summit is excellent, offering a spectacular sight of the Xueshan Range, Daba Mountain, and Nanhu Mountain. Liou Mountain is located on the ridge between the Jian Shi Township in Hsinchu County and the Fuxing Township in Taoyuan County. Visitors can enter the mountains from Zhudong, go through Jian Shi, and upon reaching Yulao, there is a fork in the road in front of the police station; taking the left industrial road will lead to the Liou Mountain Villa. After passing through the back trail of the villa and hiking for about two and a half hours, one can reach the summit fort, enjoying the refreshing mountain breeze, fragrant flowers, and beautiful scenery along the way. Unfortunately, the ancient fort's remains now consist only of the city gate and surrounding walls.
