Eighteen Guanyin Trail Introduction
The Shih Tz'huan Goddess of Mercy Trail, formerly known as the Bagua Mountain Shih Tz'huan Trail, is located between Dafen Lane and Qilin Lane in Dayuanli, Yuanlin City. It connects to Dazhang Road (Route 139) and leads to the ancient water-fetching path in Fenqiong Township. It is one of the ancient trade routes for agricultural products between Changhua and Nantou. The trail is approximately 1.54 kilometers long and features stairs, wooden walkways, resting platforms, and seating. Along the way, visitors can see many different types of plants, and the shaded path is filled with the sounds of insects and birds. During the Japanese colonial era, it served as a mountain path for the ancestors to gather fruits and was also a route for local mountain residents to greet deities. In April and May each year, white tung flowers bloom around the trail. Trail length: 1.54 kilometers. Walking time: 0.6 hours. Facilities: signboards, information boards, seating.
Butterflies can often be seen fluttering alongside the trail.
The front section of the trail features wooden step ladders.
