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Baguashan
A mountain full of ecological discoveries
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Walk into Baguashan to explore this ecological treasure trove next to the city
Located at the border of Changhua and Nantou, Baguashan features abundant ecological resources, making it an ideal destination for ecology-discovery day trips. When visiting Baguashan, travelers can not only enjoy forest bathing on various hiking and historic trails within the renowned Baguashan Great Buddha, but also explore different unique cycling routes for a special experience, such as being surrounded by flowers or riding alongside trains. Every year, when grey-faced buzzards (Butastur indicus) migrate through Baguashan around the vernal equinox (“Chunfen”), the spectacle of their migration is truly impressive and is considered a major event every spring.
  • Ecological tour
  • Eagle-watching hotspot
  • Hiking in the mountains
  • Free roaming on bicycle
Regional features
  • The awe-inspiring scene of grey-faced buzzards migrating through Baguashan every year around the vernal equinox is unforgettable.
  • In April and May, the Tung Blossom Festival featuring the snow-like tung blossoms is a must-visit during the blooming season!
  • Experience the thrill of racing with trains on the Ershui Bikeway!
  • Baguashan Skywalk and Houtanjing Sky Bridge offer a breathtaking aerial view of the beauty of Baguashan.
  • Let's trace the footsteps of faith by visiting the Baguashan Great Buddha and several ancient temples.
The must-visit scenic spots of Baguashan
Local delicacies that must not be missed
  • 彰化三寶

    The three treasures of Changhua

    Changhua has three treasures: Taiwanese meatball (“Ba Wan”), soy-stewed pork with rice, and Maoshu (“niáu-chhú” in Taiwanese language) Noodles. Whether it's the chewy texture of Taiwanese meatballs, the savory and satisfying soy-stewed pork with rice, or the simple and delicious Maoshu Noodles, they are all classic must-try delicacies when you visit Changhua.

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  • 松柏長青茶

    Songbo Evergreen Tea

    Situated at the south end of the Baguashan mountain range, Songboling features red soil and a cool climate that are ideal for growing tea trees. Therefore, the tea produced in this region has a delightful tea fragrance and a mellow and smooth texture, and is considered a must-buy local specialty by many travelers.

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  • 楓坑米粉

    Fengkeng Rice Noodles

    Fengkeng is situated in Fenyuan Township, Changhua. Its windward terrain and pure mountain spring water contribute to the high moisture content and chewy texture of Fengkeng Rice Noodles, making them a must-try when visiting Baguashan!

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Delve deeper into Baguashan

Natural ecology

Located between flatlands and gentle slopes, the Baguashan Scenic Area has exceptionally beautiful landscapes and offers ecological diversity. In addition to Formosan rock macaques (Macaca cyclopis), Pallas's squirrels (Callosciurus erythraeus), and Taiwan acacia (Acacia confusa Merr.), you can also observe raptors, such as grey-faced buzzard and Chinese sparrowhawk (Accipiter soloensis), as they nest on their way to their northern habitats! The precious and rare ecological spectacle has led to the annual “Yinyang Bagua” eagle-watching event at Baguashan, attracting numerous visitors to participate in this grand celebration each year.

  • 灰面鵟鷹

    Grey-faced Buzzard

  • 赤腹鷹

    Chinese Goshawk

  • 台灣獼猴

    Macaca cyclopis

  • 赤腹松鼠

    Red-bellied Squirrel

  • 紫嘯鶇

    Myiophoneus Insularis

  • 綠斑鳳蝶

    Graphium Agamemnon

  • 香楠

    Machilus zuihoensis

  • 相思樹

    Acacia confusa

Cultural Charm
  • 八卦山歷史軌跡

    The historical tracks of Baguashan

    Baguashan was originally recorded as “Wanliaoshan” in the earliest historical documents. It was only after the Lin Shuang-wen Rebellion that it gradually acquired the name “Baguashan”. Today, the Baguashan Great Buddha has become an iconic symbol of the region, and the abundant ecological travel options have given Baguashan a whole new identity.

  • 閩南文化

    Hokkien (Minnan) culture

    Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hokkien (also known as Minnan, literally referring to southern Min) people, primarily from Quanzhou and Zhangzhou, gradually migrated to Taiwan to forage and brought the rich southern Min culture to the Baguashan region. The ancient buildings, including the Liu House in Shetou Township, that still stand today also reflect the lifestyle of the immigrants at that time.

  • 信仰的足跡

    The footprints of faith

    Led by the Great Buddha, Baguashan has a number of historical temples, such as the renowned Hushanyan (Hushan Temple), Bishanyan (Bishan Temple), and Qingshuiyan (Qingshui Temple). These temples are said to have played a role in the legendary journey of Emperor Jiaqing to Taiwan; alongside them stands the Shoutian Temple, celebrated as one of Nantou's Eight Scenic Views: “Distant Views from Songling”. All of these places bear the indelible footprints of our ancestors' faith.

Transportation

Public transportation

  • Taiwan Railway

    Take a ride to Changhua, Yuanlin, Tianzhong or Ershui. Then transfer to other transportation options to reach your destination.

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  • Taiwan High Speed Rail

    Take a ride to Taichung or Changhua. Then transfer to other transportation options to reach your destination.

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  • Intercity Buses

    Take a ride on the Chang Hua Bus to reach scenic spots within the Baguashan Scenic Area

    Chang Huan Bus

  • Taiwan Tourist Shuttle service

    Shuttling between hot scenic spots and the main transfer station will facilitate your journey to Baguashan!

    Lukang Route

Self-drive travel

  • Departing from Northern Taiwan

    • To Baguashan Great Buddha
      Take exit at Wangtian Interchange on National Freeway 1 →Provincial Highway 1 towards Baguashan Dafuo Scenic Area
    • To Baiguoshan
      National Freeway 1 → Take exit at Lincuo Interchange on Provincial Highway 76 →County Highway 137 towards Baiguoshan Recreation Area
    • To Songboling
      Take exit at Mingjian Interchange on National Freeway 3 → County Highway 139B towards Songboling Recreation Area
  • Departing from Southern Taiwan

    • To Baguashan Great Buddha
      Take exit at Kuaiguan Interchange on National Freeway 3 → Provincial Highway 74A → County Highway 139 towards Baguashan Dafuo Scenic Area
    • To Baiguoshan
      National Freeway 1 → Take exit at Lincuo Interchange on Provincial Highway 76 →County Highway 137 towards Baiguoshan Recreation Area
    • To Songboling
      Take exit at Mingjian Interchange on National Freeway 3 → County Highway 139B towards Songboling Recreation Area
  • Departing from Eastern Taiwan

    • Travel southward via National Freeway 5 after reaching northern Taiwan; or travel northward via the South Link Highway or Southern Cross-Island Highway after reaching central and southern Taiwan.
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