Fulong Mountain Trail Introduction
The Fulong Mountain Trail is approximately 1,315 meters long and was originally part of the "Guanyin Ancient Road." Along the way, you can pass by "Kaishan Lingyun Temple" and reach the endpoint at "Lingyun Zen Temple." Currently, the trail is divided into two sections due to the construction of Lingyun Road. The entrance to the first section is located next to No. 41, Section 3, Lingyun Road, and is about 400 meters long. It follows a small stream, with flowing water and lush greenery along the path, which is not very steep and easy to walk. The endpoint of the first section connects to the asphalt section of Road (North 53-1) at Hongxing Chicken City (the first parking lot), and you can walk another 700 meters to reach the entrance of the second section. The entire ancient road is paved with stone steps, with vibrant vegetation along the sides and towering trees intertwining branches that enhance the elegant and serene atmosphere of this pilgrimage route, instilling a sense of reverence and solemnity in many visitors as they visit the ancient temples. Next to the middle section of the trail, the quaint building is "Kaishan Lingyun Temple." Continuing along the tranquil trail upward will lead you to "Lingyun Zen Temple," which houses the "Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva with a thousand hands and eyes," the largest indoor Buddha statue in Taiwan. The flower corridor behind the Zen temple is dedicated to the Avalokiteshvara statue that once stood alongside the ancient road. Initially, there were 33 statues, but over time, only a few of the ancient stone-carved Avalokiteshvara remain, and the mottled marks on the statues have become the best witnesses to the passing years. The endpoint of the trail is located between the front and back halls of the Zen temple. If you are physically fit, you can connect to the "Jianshan Trail" from here, continuing to "Eagle Peak Mountain" and the "Jianshan Range." Alternatively, you can choose to head toward the "Hard Man Ridge Hiking Trail" from the back of Lingyun Zen Temple near Kaishan Courtyard and then connect to "Fenggui Dou Lake Trail" to descend, completing a circular hiking tour of the Guanyin Mountain trail system.
