Batongguan Historic Trail - Wan Nian Heng Qu Jie Introduction
The Batongguan Historic Trail occupies an important page in the history of Lugu Township. In 1875, Qing Dynasty General Wu Guangliang constructed the trail, which is approximately 125 kilometers long, crossing the Central Mountain Range and leading to the Houshan Trail, known as the Batongguan Ancient Trail. The starting point is Linqipu (present-day Zhushan Township, Nantou County), passing through Fenghuang Mountain and Dongpu in Lugu Township, and traversing the Xiugu Luan Mountain to Pushi Pavilion (present-day Yuli, Hualien County). Most of the ancient trail in Lugu Township has been damaged. On a large rock at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain is inscribed "Wannian Hengqu," framed at a height of 150 cm and a width of approximately 123 cm, with a powerful and vigorous calligraphy. The four characters "Wannian Hengqu" signify that the road facilitates convenient travel for merchants and is beneficial to generations. It has been designated as a national historic site.
