Maolan Mountain Trail Introduction
❗️The mountain top facility, including the restrooms and observation deck, will not be open every Saturday, Sunday, and national holiday from April 1, 114, due to construction and business adjustments related to the meteorological station. We appreciate your understanding. ❗️The entrance to the Maolan Mountain Trail is located next to the Fleur de Chine Hotel and leads to part of the Tea and Beverage Crop Improvement Station of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Sun Moon Lake Meteorological Station. The trail is approximately 4.6 kilometers long. The peaceful environment and excellent views along the way allow visitors to enjoy the lush Assam tea plantations, Taiwan firs, and panoramic views of Sun Moon Lake. At the summit, one can also gaze at Jiufen Ershan and Jiji Mountain. The Sun Moon Lake Meteorological Station is situated at an altitude of 1,020 meters, with outdoor measuring instruments. The best time to walk on Maolan Mountain is in the early morning, as the trail winds up along the red tea terraces. On both sides, visitors will find the renowned Assam tea. The tea improvement area, facing the lake, is an excellent spot for watching the sunrise, sea of clouds, and morning mist. The shaded path from the tea improvement area to the meteorological observation station provides a good workout, featuring a 3-kilometer trail lined with oleander and straight Taiwan fir forests, filled with the sounds of insects and birds. At the summit, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of Sun Moon Lake. The tea improvement area, located halfway up the mountain, features architecture from the Japanese colonial period with a strong Eastern flavor. In response to the tea improvement area being renamed to "Tea and Beverage Crop Improvement Station of the Ministry of Agriculture," the scope of research has expanded (without an increase in personnel). From April 1, 104, the tea improvement area and its branches will no longer accept visits arranged by travel agencies for domestic and international individuals. *For those wishing to visit the Tea and Beverage Crop Improvement Station, please contact the responsible person at least two weeks before the visit date. After confirmation, applicants should submit a formal request on behalf of their organization or unit, including the organization name, number of visitors, date and time of the visit, items to be visited, expected duration of stay, contact person, and phone number.
