The Ciyun Temple Hiking Trail in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, is a popular destination for hiking and outdoor activities among many locals. The trail features two public toilets and three pavilions, all of which are dilapidated, with exposed reinforcement bars and numerous broken stone steps. On the morning of the 30th, Councilor Lin Xiu-hui conducted an on-site inspection with representatives from the New Taipei City Government’s Tourism and Travel Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, and Zhonghe District Office, hoping for prompt repairs to ensure visitor safety.
Zhonghe District has vast mountainous areas with numerous temples. Just on Yuantong Road alone, there are temples such as Yuantong Temple, Jade Emperor Palace, and Ciyun Temple. The hiking trails are interconnected and extend as far as Hongludi. During holidays, the area is bustling with visitors, making it one of Zhonghe District’s popular tourist spots.
Many hikers have reported that the two public toilets and three pavilions along the Ciyun Temple Hiking Trail are in disrepair. The toilets suffer from water and electricity shortages, emit foul smells, and have tilting foundations that could collapse. The pavilions have exposed reinforcement bars, peeling and faded paint, and overgrown tree branches at their tops. Hikers are also concerned that tree trunks might damage the pavilions. Additionally, a small number of inconsiderate individuals have been littering.
On the 30th, Lin Xiu-hui invited relevant departments for an inspection and demanded improvements. City government officials stated that the public toilets were contracted by Yonghe District Office at the time, and Zhonghe District Office has no records to refer to. However, the Construction Section of Zhonghe District Office promised to first carry out exterior repairs and reinforcements for the toilets and pavilions, then assign technicians to assess whether reconstruction is needed.