Banking Mountain Trail (Xilai Garden Trail) Introduction
A small walking trail located within the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area features a signboard and a vermilion arch at Entrance 1. The trail consists of wooden sleepers, wooden paths, and dirt and stone trails. Along the way, visitors can see natural forests as well as abandoned longan, lychee, and starfruit orchards. Along the trail, there are various pavilions, viewing platforms, stone tables, stone chairs, and bridges. At the stopping points, there are steep cliff natural landscapes, and one can also overlook the Shaolin Temple on Bagua Mountain. The overall environment is tranquil and serene, with lush shades and rich biodiversity, and it is currently less frequented by the public, making it a hidden gem. The trail is smooth and easy to navigate, with a moderate length that is perfect for the general public to hike. For those who enjoy a challenge, the trail can connect to a famous tourist farm where visitors can interact with cattle and enjoy local dairy delicacies. The trail length is 1.21 kilometers, with a walking time of approximately 0.5 hours. Facilities include pavilions, stone tables and chairs, bridges, wooden platforms, signboards, and a parking lot at the Shaolin Temple on Bagua Mountain (for motorcycles, cars, and buses).
The trail is flat and easy to walk, with a moderate distance, making it very suitable for hiking and outdoor walking for the general public.
There are large and small pavilions, viewing platforms, stone tables, stone benches, and a bridge along the way.
