Hanqing Trail Introduction
The ancient stone path and the cultural scenery of the tea town, the "Han-Qing Trail" located in the mountains behind Hukou Old Street and on Huxin Road, is a tranquil path that combines historical sentiment and natural beauty. Its name is derived from a local notable, Mr. Han-Qing, serving as a tribute to his contributions and adding rich cultural significance to this ancient route. The starting point of the trail can be accessed from the charming Hukou Old Street, passing through the designated historical monument "Sanyuan Temple" in Hsinchu County, then crossing a culvert to step onto this ancient stone pathway. The entire trail is well-paved, and walking on it feels like traversing a time tunnel, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Along the way, the trees are lush and provide ample shade, making it refreshing and pleasant even in the height of summer. A walk on the Han-Qing Trail not only brings you closer to nature, allowing you to breathe in fresh air but also enables you to enjoy rare tranquility and healing in the swaying shadows of the trees. The trail ends at "Niu Che Yi Station," which was once a relay station for tea farmers who transported tea leaves and agricultural products using ox carts. It also served as a resting place for cart drivers and tea vendors. Today, it has transformed into an art exhibition space that combines history and creativity, making it a cultural highlight not to be missed when visiting Hukou. It is worth noting that the Han-Qing Trail is also one of the designated task trails for the "2025 Forest Exploration in Bamboo County - Pi Pi Lion Adventure Team"! Follow in Pi Pi Lion's footsteps and explore this story-filled shaded path to embark on your very own adventure journey in Bamboo County! ------ Han-Qing Trail - Scholar Trail ------ Difficulty: Low Length: Approximately 2.2 km Address: Hukou Township (Trailhead at Section 2, Bade Road, entrance/exit of Hukou Old Street) Path Conditions: Stone path, brick road, wooden boardwalk, sleeper gravel path, asphalt road
