Posted Date:2023-09-25
Updated:2023-12-15
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892Hsinchu, Emei: Emei Lake, Lion’s Head Mountain Visitor Center and Surrounding Trails
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One-day Tour
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Hsinchu-Miaoli Tourism Union
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Hsinchu, Emei: Emei Lake, Lion’s Head Mountain Visitor Center and Surrounding Trails
The northern slopes of Lion’s Head Mountain offer numerous trails for nature enthusiasts. The Lion’s Head Mountain Visitor Center serves as the ideal gathering point, providing regional information and access to the Lion’s Head Mountain Ancient Trail, Liuliao Ancient Trail, Tengping Trail, Shuilian Cave Trail, and Shuilian Bridge Trail. The first half of the Shishan Ancient Trail has a history dating back over 60 years, and the Quanhua Temple along the mountain path is a century-old temple.
The Shuilian Cave and Shuilian Bridge trails, paved along the Shizi Creek, offer scenic views of the valley, caves, and pot holes within a 15- to 20-minute walk. In early spring, several trails on Lion’s Head Mountain are adorned with cherry blossoms, while April and May are the seasons for tung flowers and firefly viewing. It's a great choice for planning a full-day nature excursion.
Next to the visitor center is the cozy Xiexin Tea House, with three floors and outdoor seating. It was converted from a teacher's dormitory and exudes a Hakka ambiance with its decoration. They offer Hakka cuisine and locally produced fine teas, providing a perfect resting spot.
Emei Lake is a picturesque place that is hard to imagine was originally built as an irrigation reservoir in the 1960s. The 5.4-kilometer Emei Lake Trail consists of wooden boardwalks, country lanes, suspension bridges, and old town streets. A boat dock allows visitors to easily appreciate the birdlife and abundant plant scenery on and around the lake.
In the center of the lake stands a 72-meter tall bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha. A visit to the Fuxing Tea Culture Museum in the old town of Hsinchu allows you to savor the renowned Oriental Beauty Tea in a historic building that was once the city's first tea factory.
The northern slopes of Lion’s Head Mountain offer numerous trails for nature enthusiasts. The Lion’s Head Mountain Visitor Center serves as the ideal gathering point, providing regional information and access to the Lion’s Head Mountain Ancient Trail, Liuliao Ancient Trail, Tengping Trail, Shuilian Cave Trail, and Shuilian Bridge Trail. The first half of the Shishan Ancient Trail has a history dating back over 60 years, and the Quanhua Temple along the mountain path is a century-old temple.The Shuilian Cave and Shuilian Bridge trails, paved along the Shizi Creek, offer scenic views of the valley, caves, and pot holes within a 15- to 20-minute walk. In early spring, several trails on Lion’s Head Mountain are adorned with cherry blossoms, while April and May are the seasons for tung flowers and firefly viewing. It's a great choice for planning a full-day nature excursion.
Next to the visitor center is the cozy Xiexin Tea House, with three floors and outdoor seating. It was converted from a teacher's dormitory and exudes a Hakka ambiance with its decoration. They offer Hakka cuisine and locally produced fine teas, providing a perfect resting spot.
Emei Lake is a picturesque place that is hard to imagine was originally built as an irrigation reservoir in the 1960s. The 5.4-kilometer Emei Lake Trail consists of wooden boardwalks, country lanes, suspension bridges, and old town streets. A boat dock allows visitors to easily appreciate the birdlife and abundant plant scenery on and around the lake.
In the center of the lake stands a 72-meter tall bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha. A visit to the Fuxing Tea Culture Museum in the old town of Hsinchu allows you to savor the renowned Oriental Beauty Tea in a historic building that was once the city's first tea factory.
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