Qingshan Waterfall Trail Introduction
Traveling through Shimen, apart from moving along the coastline to witness the magical changes of nature, why not drive into the mountains for a tranquil forest journey and enjoy the comfort of being away from the hustle and bustle? Driving along Provincial Highway 2, the scenery is filled with blue seas and skies. After about 26 kilometers (across from Laomei Elementary School), turn right at the sign towards Qingshan Waterfall. Upon entering County Road 17, the familiar azure view suddenly transforms into lush greens as you immerse in the undulating hills, where you can see terraced fields cultivated according to the mountainous terrain. The towering Zhuzi Mountain gathers abundant mountain water, which flows through a valley with significant drop-offs, thus forming the Qingshan Waterfall in the Shimen mountain forest, which is approximately 8 meters high, formerly known as Jianshanhu Waterfall. To visit the picturesque Qingshan Waterfall, one must climb along the canal built for irrigating the terraced fields, known as Kandingliao Canal. Following the sound of flowing water, you can leisurely stroll along the path. Surrounded by Qingshan Mountain and Laomei Creek, the miscanthus sways in the wind, accompanied by various uniquely shaped trees. At times, you can look back toward the coast, observing the hills rise and fall from the mountains, with terraced fields laid out everywhere, enjoying the pleasure of high-altitude views; or continue forward, take a turn into the creek valley, and walk along the stones in the stream to experience the natural joy of playing in the water. This Qingshan Waterfall, located within Yangmingshan National Park, spans a total length of 1.3 kilometers, taking about 40 minutes to walk.
