Banking Mountain Trail (Xilaiyuan Trail) Introduction
A small trail located within the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area features a guiding sign and a red archway at the entrance. The trail is composed of wooden sleepers, wooden paths, and earth-stone paths. Along the way, you can see natural forests as well as abandoned longan, lychee, and starfruit orchards. There are various pavilions, scenic platforms, stone tables, stone benches, and a bridge along the route. At the resting points, you can view steep cliffs and overlook the Shaolin Temple on Bagua Mountain. The overall environment is serene and quiet, with lush greenery and rich, diverse ecology. Currently, it is less frequented by the public, making it a hidden gem. The trail is gentle and easy to walk, with a moderate distance, making it perfect for hiking enthusiasts. Those who enjoy longer challenges can connect to famous tourist farms and interact with cows while enjoying local dairy delicacies. Trail length: 1.21 kilometers. Walking time: 0.5 hours. Facilities include pavilions, stone tables and chairs, a bridge, wooden platforms, guiding signs, and a parking area for Bagua Mountain Shaolin Temple (motorcycles, passenger cars, and buses).
The trail is flat and easy to walk, with a moderate distance, making it very suitable for general mountain hiking.
There are large and small pavilions, viewing platforms, stone tables, stone chairs, and a bridge along the way.
