Yanshan Ladder Trail Introduction
Before the Dongshan River Water Park was developed, visitors wishing to pay their respects at the Wenwu Temple had to first take a boat to the pier located below the temple and then climb a steep flight of stairs on foot, which was quite arduous. This steep staircase was once referred to as the "Sky Ladder." After the completion of the Dongshan River Circular Highway, it became much easier for tourists to reach the Wenwu Temple, and gradually, the staircase below the temple fell into obscurity. After renovation by the National Scenic Area Administration, the new staircase, which spans approximately 200 meters in length, now features 366 steps, symbolizing the 366 days of a leap year. Along the way, at each first day of the month, there are resting platforms, and some information related to the 24 solar terms is engraved on both sides of the staircase, allowing visitors to learn about traditional Chinese folk culture while climbing. Thus, the staircase is known as the "Wenwu Temple Year Steps" or "Year Steps Path." Walking on the Year Steps Path also offers a fun experience: each step is engraved with a date and the names of famous figures born on that day from both China and abroad. You can try to find out which celebrity shares your birthday! With each step, searching and walking through the 366 stairs won't feel tiring at all.
