Baxian Mountain Forest Recreation Area

　　The area features three forest bathing trails: one follows the Shifen Stream upstream, another leads down via staircases to the dam area, and the third traverses forest paths and a bamboo grove to reach the site of a former Japanese shrine and elementary school.

　　Jiabaotai Stream and Shifen Stream are two of Taiwan’s most renowned springs. Where they converge, they form a broad, flat plateau ideal for swimming, forest bathing, and plant exploration.

　　The lush forests are Baxian Mountain’s most striking feature—natural bathing pools, dense woodlands, and the crystal-clear Shifen Stream flowing gently through the landscape create a serene and untouched mountain setting.

　　The main section of the forest recreation area is located around Jiabaotai, at elevations between 750 and 1,100 meters. Baxian Mountain stands independently within the Central Mountain Range, offering panoramic views of snow-capped peaks including Yushan, Nenggao Mountain, and Qilai Mountain, making it a great destination for hiking.