Fengqi Trail Introduction
Nearby attractions of the North Side Trail include the Fenqi Lake Trail, Japanese Shrine, Dunzhai Kiln, and Fenglin Gorge. Fenqi Lake Trail: Walking along the trail next to the Fenqi Lake Agricultural Products Exhibition Center allows you to climb up to the observation deck to enjoy views of the Fenqi Lake settlement. You can also connect to the Gaozai Keng Ancient Trail, where you can enjoy the sound of bamboo groves. You can also see the remains of a 3-meter square platform, stone steps, and stone walls from the early Japanese Shrine, or the remnants of the Dunzhai Kiln, which is constructed entirely of stacked stones. The trail is approximately 2000 meters long and is cool and pleasant in spring and summer. Japanese Shrine: Located in the forest north of Fenqi Lake, it is dedicated to the deity Amaterasu. Only a 3-meter square platform, stone steps, and stone walls remain today. Dunzhai Kiln: During the Japanese occupation, there were about a dozen Dunzhai kilns near Fenqi Lake. Local residents would place mixed wood inside the kiln for about 20 days to produce charcoal for family use. The preserved site is mainly constructed of stone, with a circular kiln about 5 ping in size. The surrounding walls are approximately 1 meter high, with a half-meter wide exit. Fenglin Gorge: Fenqi Lake has a scenic spot for enjoying maple trees—Fenglin Gorge. In addition to appreciating Taiwan's green and red maple trees, you can also enjoy panoramic views of Fenqi Lake, stretching through the twin peaks of Guanglun Mountain and Pili Mountain towards Daqing Mountain. On clear days, you can even see the peaks of Yushan.
