MiantianpingPavilion→Xiaoyoukeng Tourist Service Station
| Starting-Ending | MiantianpingPavilion→Xiaoyoukeng Tourist Service Station |
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Planning
| Section route: (Erzhiping Tourist Service Station)→ Miantianping Pavilion → Tatun West Peak [Activity Pillar-走] → Tatun South Peak [Activity Pillar-縱] → Tatun Mountain Observation Platform [Activity Pillar-大] → Xiaoyoukeng Service Center |
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| Walking distance | About 12Km
(Accumulated 25 km) |
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| time | Take 6-7 hours by foot |
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| characteristic of Trail | Fire and flowers
Dancing with butterflies |
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Erzhiping
The trail is smooth with excellent scenery and is suitable for family tour. It is also known as the “Butterfly Corridor” because of the flat and open terrain and its rich butterfly and insect ecology. From May to July every year, more than 190 species of butterflies, including the blue-spotted butterfly, pink butterfly, and Papilio, can be seen flocking to the trail.
Bamboo Lake
Legend has it that in the early days, there were forests of arrow bamboos growing in this area, and the mountain breeze shook the forests as if they were lakes with ripples, hence the name Bamboo Lake. The lake is surrounded by several trails, where also two major events are held every year: the calla lily season (March-April) and the hydrangea season (May-June), which attracts many visitors every year to enjoy the flowers and take a stroll.
Tatun Mountain
Tatun Mountain is a popular trail for hikers who are looking for consecutive hikes. The West Peak - South Peak section of the trail is steep and slippery, with a challenging cliff which requires the use of ropes to ascend and descend its treacherous course. The main trail consists of vertical and steep stone steps, flanked by manzanita and arrow bamboo forests. After climbing to the top, you can enjoy a wide view of the mountains, the best place to see a sea of clouds, the sunset, and enjoy a beautiful night view.
