Yonglong Trail

Chiayi Attractions

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The Xiangding Trail is located in Congtian Village, Fanlu Township, at 57.5K on Provincial Highway 18, right next to the Meiyuan Pavilion. The sunrise at Alishan is famous both domestically and internationally, and in the past, one had to trek a long distance to Zhushan to enjoy the sunrise. In fact, the viewing platform at Xiangding Trail offers a spectacular and vast view that is on par with Zhushan, but with only half the ascent, as the relative position of the sunrise is quite similar, and the sunrise time is only a few seconds later than Zhushan. For those who do not wish to take a long journey, the Xiangding Trail is actually a great choice. The Xiangding Trail is approximately 700 meters long, with a round trip taking about 40 minutes. The trail's ecosystem is primarily composed of Moso bamboo forests, and the sounds of birds and cicadas welcome visitors along the path. There are three wooden pavilions along the way, providing comfortable stages for viewing, especially the pavilion at the entrance, which offers a broad vista of the surrounding mountains and is a great spot for watching sunrises and enjoying cloud waterfalls. It is also the best choice for couples on leisurely walks and families on outings.

Address：Alishan Highway 57.5K, Jiayi County

Yonglong Trail Introduction

Xiangding Trail is located in Koutian Village, Fanlu Township, at the 57.5K mark of Taiwan Route 18, next to Meiyuan Building. Known for its breathtaking sunrises, Ali Mountain used to require a long trek to Zhushan for sunrise viewing. In fact, the sunrise platform at Xiangding Trail offers a spectacular and expansive view that rivals that of Zhushan, with only half the uphill distance to climb, as the relative position of the sunrise is quite similar. The sunrise time is only a few seconds later than that at Zhushan. For those who prefer not to walk too far, Xiangding Trail is a great option. This leisure trail is about 700 meters long, with a round trip taking approximately 40 minutes. The trail's ecosystem is dominated by Moso bamboo forests, and the sounds of birds and cicadas welcome visitors. Along the way, there are three wooden pavilions, which serve as comfortable viewing platforms. The pavilion near the entrance offers the highest viewpoint, with a wide perspective of the surrounding mountains, making it an excellent spot for sunrise viewing and cloud appreciation. It is also a perfect choice for couples to enjoy a leisurely stroll or for families to spend quality time together.

Ecological Recreational National Scenic Areas

Yonglong Trail Travel Information

Address：Alishan Highway 57.5K, Jiayi County

Transportation Methods：At Meiyuan Pavilion (Taiwan Route 18, 57.5K), take bus 7302, 7314, or 7322 from Chiayi and get off at Xietouping Station. Walk back about 160 meters to reach Meiyuan Pavilion, then enter the trail via the small path beside it.

Other Nearby Attractions： Elephant Mountain 、 Er Yan Ping Trail 、 Yamash Trail 、 Tudi Gong Temple 、 Shizhao Trail Cluster 、 Guanghua Firefly Trail 、 Mihu Trail (Miyang Creek Trail) 、 Lijia Maple Leaf Trail 、 Fengliu Cave Trail 、 Eternal Bridge

Nearby Cuisine： Meiyuanlou Scenic Hotel Restaurant 、 Xiding Ruifeng Tea Factory 、 Chunxin Tea 、 Hsiulong Tea Factory 、 Sturgeon House (Gongtian Sturgeon) 、 Jiahe Tea Co. 、 Cloud Water Valley Bistro and Cafe 、 Traditional Flavor Restaurant 、 Youyou Basi Mafi Restaurant 、 Yongfu Catering