Batongguan Old Trail - Wanjian Stone Introduction
The Batongguan Ancient Trail holds an important page in the history of Lugu Township. In 1875, the Qing Dynasty general Wu Guangliang built this trail, which is approximately 125 kilometers long, crossing the Central Mountain Range and leading to the back mountain trails. The starting point is Linqipu (now Zhushan Township, Nantou County), passing through Fenghuang Mountain and Dongpu in Lugu Township, and crossing Xiuguluan Mountain to arrive at Pushige (now Yuli Township, Hualien County). Most of the ancient trail has been damaged in Lugu Township, and on a large rock at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain, the inscription "Wannian Hengqu" can be found. The frame is about 150 cm high and 123 cm wide, with powerful and vigorous brushwork. The four characters "Wannian Hengqu" signify the convenience of roads for trade and travel, benefiting generations without end. It has been designated as a national historical site.
