Banking Mountain Trail (Xilai Garden Trail) Introduction
A small trail located within the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area features a guidance sign and a red archway at its entrance. The trail is composed of wooden sleepers, wooden walkways, and earth and stone paths. Along the way, visitors can see natural forests, as well as abandoned longan, lychee, and star fruit orchards. There are various pavilions, viewing platforms, stone tables, stone chairs, and bridges along the trail. At the stopping points, steep cliff landscapes and views of the Guashan Shaolin Temple can be admired. The overall environment is tranquil and serene, with lush greenery and rich biodiversity. 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 very suitable for public hiking. For those who enjoy challenges, it can connect to a famous tourist ranch where visitors can interact with cattle and enjoy local dairy delicacies. Trail length: 1.21 kilometers. Walking time: 0.5 hours. Facilities: pavilions, stone tables and chairs, bridges, wooden platforms, guidance signs, and parking area for Guashan Shaolin Temple (for motorcycles, passenger cars, and buses).
The trail is flat and easy to walk, with a moderate distance, making it very suitable for hiking and trekking for the general public.
There are large and small pavilions, viewing platforms, stone tables, stone benches, and cross bridges along the way.
