Bihu Trail Introduction
Located between Lane 131 of Dahu Street and Lane 60 of Section 3, Neihu Road, the Bihua Trail is a beautiful path hidden among residential areas. Due to its rich ecology and historical industrial significance, it has been planned as a mountainous trail with educational and recreational functions. The trail connects to the Dago Creek Riverside Trail, the Yuanjue Temple Trail, and the Liyu Mountain Trail, making it convenient for visitors of all ages. At the entrance of the trail on Lane 131 of Dahu Street, there is a realistic representation of a mine, featuring a replica mine, railway tracks, and coal cars, giving the feel of being in a real mining site. In the early days, the coal mining industry thrived here, and it was the site of the "New Fukuben Mine," which contributed to the local industrial development. The trail is mostly flat, with only a short section of steep incline, and there is a small platform for exercise and stretching. The multi-textured trail includes wooden planks, gravel, granite rocks, and red bricks, and along the way, there are one or two small vegetable gardens. The trail weaves through residential houses, with ferns, acacia trees, and large-leaved camphor trees commonly seen. If fortunate, visitors might spot a Formosan Blue Magpie flying through the trees, a Formosan Black Eagle soaring in the sky, or even a Formosan Squirrel darting past. The last stretch of the trail feels particularly pleasant, and visitors from afar will definitely envy the residents who can hear the rustling of the bamboo groves from their windows. If still eager for more, continuing on to Yuanjue Temple, Bishanyan, or Baishi Lake are all excellent options, allowing one to experience the serenity of nature while also feeling the solemnity and tranquility of the temples.
