Eighteen Guanyin Trail Introduction
The Sh eighteen Guanyin Trail, formerly known as the Bagua Mountain Sh eighteen Liao Guanyin Trail, is located between Dafu Lane and Qilin Lane in Dayuan Village, Yuanlin City. It can be accessed via Dazhang Road (Route 139) and leads to the Tiao Shui Ancient Path in Fenqiao Township, serving as one of the historical trade routes for agricultural products between Changhua and Nantou. The trail is approximately 1.54 kilometers long and features steps, wooden walkways, rest platforms, and seating areas. Along the way, visitors can observe a variety of plant species, with the path shaded by trees and filled with the sounds of insects and birds. During the Japanese occupation, it was a mountain path used by ancestors for fruit picking and also served as a route for local mountain residents to welcome deities. In April and May each year, white catalpa flowers can be seen blooming around the trail. Trail length: 1.54 kilometers. Walking time: 0.6 hours. Facilities include: signboards, information boards, and seating.
Butterflies can often be seen fluttering by the sides of the trail.
The front section of the trail features wooden step ladders and trusses.
