Tawu Mountain Scenic Area Introduction
Taiwu Mountain is located in the central part of Kinmen Island. Although its elevation is only 253 meters, it is the highest mountain in Kinmen. Taiwu Mountain is an important memorial site for the Battle of Kuningtou, and besides offering great views and hiking opportunities, the mountain is also filled with cultural attractions, such as the "Forget Not in Jyu" and Haiyin Temple, which are unique spots in Kinmen. There are four trails to reach Taiwu Mountain: Qianshan (Front Mountain), Houshan (Back Mountain), Caicuo Ancient Trail, and Doumen Ancient Trail. Qianshan refers to the Yuzhang intersection north of the Taiwu Mountain Cemetery, while Houshan is located at the end of Yuzhang Road next to the Pingtung Wenkang Center. Most people begin their hike from the flat and easy-to-walk Qianshan Yuzhang entrance, while the Doumen and Caicuo Ancient Trails are steeper and more challenging. The round trip to Taiwu Mountain takes about 2 hours, but considering the historical sites and scenery along the way, it is recommended to plan for half a day. The Twelve Scenic Wonders of Taiwu Mountain include the Drunken Moon Pool, Crab Eye Spring, Sleeping Cloud Stone, Crossing Ao Stone, Reflection Tower, Jade Table, Ancient Stone Chamber, Stone Gate, Thousand Zhang Wall, Overview Pavilion, Yantai Pine, and Step Cloud Ladder. During the Ming Dynasty, Kinmen's literary culture was flourishing, and with the appreciation of scholars and officials, it became a tradition for literati to ascend Taiwu Mountain, which led to the fame of its Twelve Scenic Wonders. The Yanping Marquis's Observation and Chess-playing place offers the best panoramic view on the entire Kinmen Island. Forget Not in Jyu More about Forget Not in Jyu >> Haiyin Temple More about Haiyin Temple >> Caicuo Ancient Trail More about Caicuo Ancient Trail >> Doumen Ancient Trail More about Doumen Ancient Trail >>
