Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area Headquarters

Lion’s Head Mountain got its name from its resemblance to a lion’s head when viewed afar from the bank of Zhonggang River. The front of the Mountain is a lion’s head and the back a lion’s tail, which are located at Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County and Emei Township, Hsinchu County. The peak is at 492 meters above sea level (ASL).

With its rich natural scenery, rural vibes and the mountain landscape, Lion’s Head Mountain is a great choice for trekking. Among all the facilities, Lion’s Head Mountain Visitor Center is of great help for visitors who wish to rest theirfeet for a while.

The main building was reconstructed in 2001 from the abandoned former Shishan Elementary School. The Hakka style was retained during the renovation process. The Visitor Centre offers a range of services to visitors. For example, the Shishan Classroom offers information and guide maps about local attractions and trails, which allows visitors to learn and decide a suitable route by assessing their stamina and mood before actual trekking.

The Visitor Center also provides brochures, introduction of townships, as well as boards displaying photographs of attractions, which are clearly classified by themes, making it easy for visitors to immediately grasp the information. The board for traditional delicacies mentions many well-liked dishes including braised pork with bamboo shoots and stir-fried pig intestine with shredded ginger.

In addition, the Visitor Center provides various thoughtful services such as phone charging, simple first aid, Wi-Fi, vehicle charging, and postcard mailing, making the hiking trip more pleasant and comfortable.

Along with a cute waterwheel installed outside the Visitor Center, there are various Hakka cardboard cut-outs for visitors to take photographs of. Visitors can transform into a beautiful Hakka girl by simply standing behind the cardboard cut-out! Through proper planning, many benches are placed under the trees, making the outdoor square a great resting spot when one is tired from hiking.