Tri-mountain National Scenic Area

Located in Fuli Village of Nantou City, Houtanjing Recreation Area is a famous attraction in the Baguashan Scenic Area. The valley here resembles a well, and in front of the valley is a hill that looks like a monkey peering down to the bottom of the well. This is how Houtanjing got its name (monkey peeking at the well).

The Baguashan mountain range spans across Nantou and Changhua. There are two hiking trails on top; one connects the scenic pavilion of the tea plantation, while the other connects to the lookout of Houtanjing. There used to be only the valley between these two trails. Now, the Skywalk connects the two trails, which is not only convenient, but also a highlight of the recreation area. 　

The Skywalk spans across the two sides of Houtanjing. It is the longest sky stairway in Taiwan and the first suspension bridge staircase. It is 204 meters long with 265 steps. The highest difference between the two ends is 5.65 meters. The bridge can accommodate a maximum of 150 people. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Changhua Plain on the bridge. If the weather is fine, you can even see the beautiful scenery of the Xiluo Bridge and the estuary of Zhuoshui River. When the sun sets, the bridge changes completely with LED lights automatically turned on. When viewed from afar, the lights form a hanging smile in the dark mountains; thus, it is also given the name “Smiling Skywalk”. 　　

There is a lookout on the other side of the suspension bridge. Although it is not in the highest position, it is still a great place to watch the sunset. Houtanjing Recreation Area is also reputed the “Sunset Valley”, so if you happen to be in the area at sunset, why not find a nice spot and stop for a moment to enjoy the golden scenery painted by the afterglow.

In addition to the famous crowd-attracting skywalk, you can also find convenient facilities, including a parking lot and a visitor center in the area.