Hutoushan Introduction
Yu Jing, formerly known as Jiapayan, was the site of a large-scale armed anti-Japanese operation led by Yu Qingfang and others in the mountainous region of Nanhua Mountain in 1915 during the Japanese occupation. The incident, known as the Jiapayan Incident, resulted in heavy casualties. Huxi Mountain is located to the east of Yu Jing, with an elevation of 239 meters. As the name suggests, it is shaped like a tiger's head and is the historical battlefield of the Jiapayan Incident. At the summit, a memorial monument for the anti-Japanese martyr Yu Qingfang stands, marking the highest point in Yu Jing. From the top of the mountain, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the Chianan Plain, Yu Jing, Nanshi, and the magnificent scenery of the layered Alishan mountain range. The path up the mountain is lined with Aiwen and local mango trees, which bloom beautifully in April and May, and bear fruit in June and July. Surrounding the summit, several elegantly designed gardens and restaurants with a cultured atmosphere have been established, offering not only the chance to admire the vast scenery below engulfed in mist but also to enjoy beautiful music while tasting coffee, local Yu Jing mango ice products, and specially crafted mango dishes.
