By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Nestled in the Taoshan Tribe of Taichung, Snow Mountain Pit boasts Taiwan’s largest hidden mountain fern forest—an extraordinarily rare wild woodland. Look up to admire the surrounding towering, densely clustered mountain ferns, and venture deeper to take in the valley views. The pristine ambiance makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into the Jurassic world. In this desolate secret realm, visitors have discovered an incredibly massive statue lying on the grass, its right arm reaching skyward—an utterly bewildering sight.
Giant Statue Spotted in Snow Mountain Pit Secret Realm (Photo by dashuai.0707)
Mountain Fern Forest Secret Realm in Snow Mountain Pit (Photo by bartpinyao)
The statue is a remnant of the once wildly popular "Snow Mountain Garden Farm," which has been abandoned for over 20 years. According to local residents, the statue was erected in memory of a backhoe operator who died in a valley accident during construction. However, accounts vary, and the details are difficult to verify due to the passage of time. Still, it undeniably adds an air of mystery to this hidden gem.
Giant Statue Spotted in Snow Mountain Pit Secret Realm (Photo by ken_lee0813)
Mountain Fern Forest Secret Realm in Snow Mountain Pit (Photo by dashuai.0707)
This mysterious and primal mountain fern forest was once a filming location for the movie *Seediq Bale*. It offers different scenery throughout the seasons, including vast peach blossom forests. Nearby attractions include the Daxue Mountain Scenic Area, Dongshi Forest Farm, and Deji Reservoir, making it a must-visit spot on any Taichung trip.
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