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Walking along the mountainside into this trail carved into the hillside, you can admire the spectacular waterfalls and immerse yourself in an abundance of negative ions. This natural, must-visit mountain forest secret spot is simply healing.
The spectacular sight of a cascading waterfall. (Photo / Alishan Forest Recreation Area Administration)
The Zhukengxi Trail is located in Meishan, Chiayi. Originally an ancient path used by mountain dwellers to carry charcoal down the mountain for sale, the trail stretches about 3 kilometers in total, with a one-way hike taking around 2 hours.
The trail is carved along the mountainside and is truly spectacular. (Photo / Alishan Forest Recreation Area Administration)
The mountain features complex terrain and significant elevation changes, resulting in rich hydrology. Along the way, you can see waterfall clusters such as Longgong, Shengmaoshu, and Leiyin, all with magnificent scenery.
The trail is lush with greenery along the way. (Photo / Chiayi County-)
There are as many as 10 suspension bridges along the trail, each with different designs and lengths, making it a highly worthwhile experience for travelers to enjoy the immersive comfort of being surrounded by forest greenery.
The trail features numerous bridges, reflecting its abundant hydrology. (Photo / Chiayi County-)
Along the way, you’ll find a variety of beautiful scenery. In addition to vertical waterfalls of various sizes, travelers can also enjoy a geography lesson-like view of majestic fault sedimentary rocks, and sometimes even catch glimpses of misty mountain vapors — a perfect place to relax.
【Info】
Zhukengxi Trail
Address: Meishan Township, Chiayi County
Take a walk with your parents — Seven great trails in northern Taiwan to enjoy dreamy scenery
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