Dinghu Trail

Chiayi Attractions

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Dinghu is located next to Shizhao and is one of the important points for ecological tourism planned by the Alishan National Scenic Area Administration in recent years. The Dinghu lakeside trail features a Moso bamboo forest path, a natural primitive forest boardwalk, and trace fossils, making it suitable for 1 to 2 hours of hiking and strolling. From the vicinity of 66K on Route 18, turn left about 4 kilometers uphill after 100 meters in front of the Misty Trail, and you'll reach Dinghu, where the view opens up and local farmers can often be seen working in the tea gardens amidst the layered mountains. Within the park, visitors can walk along the trail to the pavilion and the Moso bamboo forest. There is also a primitive forest wooden boardwalk that leads to Mount Dading, and in front of the pavilion stands a large rock known locally as Guanyin Rock, which has traces of trace fossils on its surface.

Address：Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Dinghu Trail Introduction

Dinghu is located next to Shizhao and is one of the important ecological tourism destinations planned by the Alishan National Scenic Area Administration in recent years. The Dinghu Lakeside Trail features a Moso bamboo forest trail, a natural primitive forest boardwalk, and fossilized traces, making it suitable for 1 to 2 hours of hiking and leisurely walks. From Taiwan Route 18 at the 66K mark, turn left about 100 meters before the Mihu Trail, then drive approximately 4 kilometers uphill to reach Dinghu. The view opens up, and you can often see local farmers working in the tea fields, with mountain mists rolling between the layers of hills. Within the park, you can stroll along the trails to a pavilion and the Moso bamboo forest. There is also a primitive forest boardwalk that leads to Dandong Mountain, and in front of the pavilion, there is a large rock known locally as Guanyin Rock, which has markings left by ancient fossils on its surface.

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Dinghu Trail Travel Information

Address：Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Transportation Methods：【Dinghu Trail Entrance (Fude Temple)】Chiayi County Bus 7322: Take from Chiayi Train Station or Chiayi High-Speed Rail Station and get off at Hubodi Station. Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Alishan A and B Lines: Board the A Line at Chiayi High-Speed Rail Station or the B Line at Chiayi Train Station and get off at Hubodi Station. After getting off, walk forward about 550 meters, follow the Dinghu signs to the left onto the Zhonghu Village Connection Road, and after about 4.5 kilometers, you will reach the Dinghu Nature Ecological Area, with the trail entrance located next to Dinghu Fude Temple.

Remarks：■Toilet opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Nearby Attractions： Mihu Trail (Miyangxi Trail) 、 Shizhao Trail Group 、 Xiajiao Dianzai Trail (Fenchihu Old Street) 、 Taiwan Chinese Torreya National Tree Area 、 Fengqi Trail 、 Wooden Horse Path 、 Fenqihu (South Side) Sugi Forest Trail 、 Fengrui Trail 、 Sakuragi Hanamichi Cherry Blossom Viewing Area 、 Cengziwei Trail

Nearby Cuisine： Dadongshan Leisure Resort Center 、 Longyun Leisure Farm 、 Bamboo Garden Villa 、 Guan Yun Mountain Villa 、 Chuang Yun Restaurant 、 A-Liang Iron-Box Meal 、 Aiyu Uncle's House 、 Fenqihu Hotel 、 Fenqi Lake Hotel 、 Yashou Mountain Villa