Located in Taiwan ProvinceTaichung CityAlthough the highest elevation of Dakeng Scenic Area in the northeast suburb is only 850 meters, it is a water conservation forest, and the terrain is steep, so it is rarely developed by people, and the original style is charming.The two ice age mountain building movements in ancient times gave birth to the rich natural resources here. Taichung Municipal Government has opened up eight hiking trails here, which are popular places for hiking in Taichung in combination with the Zhongzheng camping area, physical exercise ground and other leisure attractions.
Taichung Municipal Government has set up a management office in the scenic spot, and has opened up eight footpaths, No. 1 to No. 5 footpaths, with a total length of 11870 meters, connecting the east of Dakeng Liankeng Lane to the county and city boundaries;Then, the No. 6 to No. 8 footpaths of Fengdong Stone Forest Park will be built, with a total length of 6592 meters, which will be connected with the rest of the people. Climbing up and overlooking, birds singing and flowers fragrance, beautiful scenery, and cicadas' voices are pleasant. It is a good place for mountaineering and leisure. Every morning, Renyou passenger transport has a mountaineering shuttle bus to pick up Shanyou to Dakeng, Dahukou, Zhongxing Ridge and other mountaineering passes.There are two private amusement parks in the district, which are marked as legal and excellent by the Tourism Bureau. One is the first Dongshan Paradise in Taichung City with hot spring spa equipment, and the other is to win with the gardenYage Garden(Closed). In addition, there are Dongshan Native Chicken City and Zhongzheng Camping Area, which are famous throughout the province.
The famous agricultural products in Dakeng area include: Ma Bamboo Shoots (consumers who come to Dakeng to visit Dongshan Paradise every summer with the promotion of bamboo shoot meal discounts), citrus, Wen Dan and Wen Xinlan.Schools in the Dakeng area include: Guangzheng Elementary School (primary school), Fengjia Elementary School (primary school), Jungong Elementary School (primary school), Dongshan Junior High School (junior high school), Washington Middle School, and Zhongtai Medical Technology College.The shopping in Dakeng Scenic Area is convenient. In addition to the traditional food market, there are grocery stores, bakeries, fast food restaurants, 7-11 and other convenience stores.
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The footpaths of the system are accessible to each other, and there are pavilions and rest platforms for people to rest;Among them, No. 5 footpath is north-south longitudinal, connecting 1-4 footpaths along the mountain ridge. The slope along the path is gentle, and it is connected in a ring. It is less than 3 kilometers around a circle, and the direction is the favorite of tourists.No. 5 footpath enters from the mountaineering entrance of Touke Lane, Xinwu Village, near Zhongxing Ridge. During the long and long log plank road, the trees are densely shaded. Every autumn and winter, the color changing plants such as mountain lacquers, duying, and saplings have changed into new clothes, adding bright colors to the mountain appearance;Walking along the edge line, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful mountain scenery in the Dakeng Mountain Area. When the weather is sunny, you can also overlook Taichung downtown, Dajiaxi and the snow capped mountains.
The entrances of footpaths 1-4 are all located next to the industrial road of Liankeng Lane. The footpath 1 is 3 kilometers long. The flagstone and cement footpaths are interlaced. The winding path connects the barbecue area and the Dakang physical exercise field. It is a popular route for family tourism.Dakeng Physical Training Field combines the wild flavor and terrain characteristics of the foothills to create a series of sports equipment and obstacle surmounting projects, which can be used for group competitions or individual physical training.
2. The No. 3 trail has a steep slope and is very challenging. It is most popular among mountaineers.The No. 4 footpath, which is located between 470 meters and 850 meters above sea level, has a great gradient drop. A section of vertical steep slope about 300 meters long tests tourists' physical strength and endurance, and is called "soft foot slope";The Zhongzheng camping area at the entrance of the trail is the largest public camp in Dakeng. The camp is hidden in the Acacia Forest. Each camp is connected by stone steps and has independent and undisturbed concealment. It can accommodate more than 1500 people at the same time. The public facilities in the area are complete, and camp tents and cooking utensils are provided for rent.
Wind vane:
1. Take bus Renyou Bus No.31 from Lvchuan East Street, Taichung City, and walk about 20 kilometers under Minde Bridge to Dakeng Physical Training Field, and then walk about 40 minutes along the indicators to Zhongzheng Luying District.
2. Take bus Taichung Passenger No. 60 or Renyou Passenger No. 2 from Taichung Railway Station and get off at the fork of Yage Garden and the road to Luying District. Walk along Hengkeng Lane for 40 minutes to Zhongzheng Luying District.
Dakeng Native Chicken City
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Dakeng Scenic Area, just like the back garden of Taichung City, is not only a beautiful place, but also a famous native chicken city. The second section of Dongshan Road to the west of Dakeng Circle is located along both sides of the road and the banks of Dakeng Creek. There are many unique and novel pavilions or houses. Every night, the lights are bright and the voices of people are bubbling. There is a continuous stream of admirers.
The chicken shoots cooked with authentic pheasants and local bamboo shoots are the most distinctive specialty dishes of Dakang Native Chicken Town. Yimeiyuan, Taichung Native Chicken Town and other time-honored Native Chicken Villages are famous for this delicacy. The bamboo shoots collected on that day are delicious and sweet, and the native chicken with even and tender meat is really mouth watering.
Historical evolution
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The origin of the place name is because the early residents of this place mainly gathered in a wide pit valley with a width of 350 meters, hence the name.Most of the people who first came here were Hakka people;Before that, it belonged to the Pingpu nationality.It was once one of the earliest tobacco production places in Taiwan. Although the tobacco industry has declined, one or two tobacco houses are still reserved in the region for people to cherish;At present, bamboo shoots, citrus, litchi, wendan, and oncidium are the agricultural products in this area.In 1976, the scenic spot was developed by Taichung Municipal Government.
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Located in Taichung CityBeitun DistrictIt belongs to the Dakengtou Mountain System.From 112 meters to 859 meters above sea level, it is adjacent to Zhongxing Ridge (New Community of Taichung City) in the north, Tougui Mountain in the east, Bangzikeng Stream in the south and Dali Stream in the west.There are six streams in the area, including Dakeng Stream, Choushuikeng Stream, Qingshuikeng Stream, Hengkeng Stream, Beikeng Stream and Zongzikeng Stream.It contains more than 30 kinds of deciduous trees. At the turn of dry and wet seasons, the scenery is comparable to Aowanda's autumn wind and leaves, and it has the highest degree of naturalness in Taichung.
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No. 1 footpath
It's like being inTropical rain forest, because the canopy is like an umbrella in the mountain area, walking on the trail is particularly cool and comfortable.From May to June, it is the flowering season of tung trees in the footpath.It takes about 90 minutes.
No. 2 footpath
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The secluded and charming scenery is most admired, and platforms and lookouts are set up along the way for people to rest.When we enter the mountain in autumn, we can see the "Wudangzi" tree bearing fruit on both sides of the trail.It takes about 120 minutes.
No. 3 footpath
There are many steep slopes along the way to the mountain, so you can walk along the ridges and enjoy climbing;There is less shade on the footpath, which is a good place for bird watching, such as conservation red bellied eagles and green winged doves.It takes about 120 minutes.
No. 4 footpath
The first difficult trail is the No. 4 trail. You can enjoy the green and continuous peaks of Toudang Mountain. The landscape is very similar to Jiujiu Peak.It takes about 120 minutes.
No. 5 footpath
Along the way, we passed many good prospects, including Black Pine Pavilion, Gaofeng Pavilion, Toudang Peak, and Wooden Tower;In particular, the top elevation of Toudang Mountain is 859 meters, which is the highest point of Taichung City, overlooking the prosperous urban area of Taichung and the Dadu Mountains from afar.It takes about 150 minutes.
No. 6 footpath
You can reach the Guanyin Pavilion. Before going up the slope, the sidewalk is full of ferns, mushroom taro and other plants. There are gazebos, children's recreation facilities, large tables and chairs and other hardware facilities in the area.It takes about 100 minutes.
No. 7 footpath
6、 The seven and eight footpaths are easy routes. They were built in 1990 and located near the Fengdong Stone Forest Park to the north of Jungong Liao. Starting from the mountaineering entrance, all three footpaths can reach the junction of the old Taichung county and city (now Taichung county and city have been merged).It takes about 60 minutes.
No. 8 footpath
There are many orchards along the trail, and the end of the road is Fengdong Stone Park at the junction of Tanzi District, Taichung City.It takes about 40 minutes.
No. 9 footpath
The No. 9 footpath can be connected to the original No. 6 footpath. Its main feature is convenient parking, mostly flat cement pavement. It is collected in Dalixi and Cunzi sections to the south. The combination of wooden plank path and wooden steps is adopted. The road condition is good and it is also a fitness place with sports and health functions.It takes about 40 minutes.
No. 10 footpath
In March 2008, the total length was 1100m.At present, there are ten hiking trails in Dakeng, with a total length of about 14000 meters.There are hot springs formed by the 921 earthquake nearby, and the original Military Merit National Primary School (primary school) and Dongshan National Middle School (junior high school) were transformed into Dakeng Earthquake Memorial Park due to the 921 earthquake. The relics of the Chelongpu fault zone and the dilapidated school buildings are reserved for educational use. The lower part of the park is connected with No. 9 footpath. Because it is convenient and difficult to park, it is now a place for many people to rest on holidays.
