Fenrui Old Trail

Chiayi Attractions

瑞奮古道

[Renovation completed, reopened!] For the actual opening hours, please refer to the Taiwan Forest Recreation website. The scenery here is expansive, allowing for a view of the beautiful mountains in the Ruifen area, as well as the mountain villages of Ruili and Ruifeng. It is also an excellent spot for watching sunsets. Heading from the Yin-Yang Temple ruins towards Ruili, you can overlook sights such as Ta Mountain, Little Ta Mountain, Big Dong Mountain, and Shibi Mountain through several open areas. At the 3.3K mark, there is a fork between the Fenrui Ancient Trail and the Changshan Ancient Trail. By taking the right path along the Changshan Ancient Trail, you can reach Taihe; however, it is currently closed for repairs due to damage from Typhoon Morakot. By taking the left path leading to the intersection with the Ruitai Ancient Trail, you will traverse a trail through a forest of Taiwania and Moso bamboo, where you will also see a giant Alstonia tree. Following the ridgeline down to the 5K mark brings you to a large area of Moso bamboo forest, and a further steep slope leads you to the endpoint, Ruili. *Please pay attention to the presence of leeches in some sections.

Address：Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County 604

Fenrui Old Trail Introduction

[Renovation complete, reopened!] For actual opening hours, please refer to the Taiwan Forest Recreation website. The view here is expansive, allowing you to see the beautiful mountains of the Ruifen area and the villages of Ruili and Ruifeng, and it is also an excellent spot to watch the sunset. Heading from the ruins of the Yin Yang Temple towards Ruili, you can pass several open areas to overlook Ta Mountain, Little Ta Mountain, Big Dong Mountain, and Shibi Mountain. At the 3.3K mark is the junction of the Fenrui Ancient Trail and the Changshan Ancient Trail. Taking the right path along the Changshan Ancient Trail leads to Taihe, but it is currently closed for repairs due to damage from Typhoon Morakot. The left path leads to the junction with the Ruitai Ancient Trail, where you can walk through paths intertwined with cypress forests and Moso bamboo groves, and see a giant bull camphor tree. Continuing along the ridge road down to the 5K mark brings you to a large Moso bamboo grove, and a steep slope beyond that will take you to the destination Ruili. *Please be cautious of locusts in certain areas.

Recreational Ecological

Fenrui Old Trail Travel Information

Address：Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County 604

Transportation Methods：1. From Chiayi Station, take the Alishan Forest Railway to Fenqihu Station. 2. From Chiayi Station, take the Chiayi Bus Fenqihu Line and get off at Fenqihu. 3. You can take Taiwan Tourist Shuttle or Kuo-Kuang Bus to Shizhao Station or Alishan Station and transfer to a local bus to Fenqihu. To reach the Rui-Thai Ancient Trail Entrance, take the Taiwan Railway or High Speed Rail to Chiayi Station, then take the Chiayi County Bus 7315 to "Ruili" Station. (There are only two buses per day.)

Other Nearby Attractions： Fenqi Lake (South Side) Shuilin Trail 、 Taiwan Chamaecyparis Obtusa Forest 、 Mùmǎ Zhàndào 、 Fenchihu Trail 、 Xiajiao Dianzai Trail (Fenchihu Old Street) 、 Zhangshu Lake Scenic Fruit Orchard and Tea Garden 、 Guanghua Firefly Trail 、 Sakuragi Hanamichi Cherry Blossom Viewing Area 、 Tenghziwei Trail 、 Dinghu Trail

Nearby Cuisine： Mountain Dining Hall 、 Tianmei Zhen Train Cake 、 Deming Bakery 、 Yashou Mountain Villa 、 Fenqihu Hotel 、 Fenqihu Hotel 、 A-Liang Iron Sticks Lunch Box 、 Mama Tien - Ancient Trail Chef 、 Crown Cloud Restaurant 、 Crown Cloud Villa