Fenchihu Trail Introduction
Nearby attractions of the North Side Trail include the Fenqi Lake Trail, Japanese Shrine, Mong Chai Kiln, and Fenglin Gorge. Fenqi Lake Trail: Walking along the trail next to the Fenqi Lake Agricultural Specialty Products Exhibition Center allows for an ascent to a viewing platform to appreciate the Fenqi Lake settlement. The trail connects to the Gaozai Keng Old Trail, surrounded by subtropical forest, providing a serene bamboo forest ambiance. Visitors can also see the remains of the early Japanese shrine, including a 3-meter square base platform, stone steps, and stone walls, as well as the remnants of the Mong Chai Kiln, constructed entirely of piled stones. The trail is approximately 2000 meters long and offers a cool and pleasant experience during spring and summer. Japanese Shrine: Located in the northern forest of Fenqi Lake, it is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Currently, only a 3-meter square base platform, stone steps, and stone walls remain as ruins. Mong Chai Kiln: During the Japanese occupation, there were around ten Mong Chai kilns near Fenqi Lake. Local residents would place mixed wood into the kiln and keep it burning for about 20 days to produce charcoal for household use. The preserved kiln is a circular kiln made primarily of stone, approximately 5 ping in size. The surrounding wall averages about 1 meter in height, with an exit about half a meter wide. Fenglin Gorge: Fenqi Lake has a scenic spot for viewing maple leaves—Fenglin Gorge. In addition to appreciating the Taiwanese green maple and Taiwanese red maple, visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view of Fenqi Lake. Through the twin peaks of Guolun Mountain and Pili Mountain, one can gaze at Mount Daitung, and on clear days, the Yushan mountain range can also be seen.
