The old road of picking charcoal The old road of picking charcoal is located in Shuanghu Village, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, which is the present-day "Santongling Ancient Road", which was an important contact hole between Tongxiao Township and Sanyi Township in the early years; the old road of picking charcoal is 5 kilometers long, which opens up a mountain road from the mountainous area of Fuxing District in Tongxiao to the Santongling Mountain Range, and then passes through the Dakeng and Shikeng of Sanyi Township to the Sanyi Train Station, along which the forests of acacia, camphor tree, heather, oleander and a lot of native species of trees are all well preserved, and it is rich in forests and trees. The area is very rich in forests. Tai'an Hot Spring Area Tai'an Hot Spring Area is a well-known hot spring area in central China, located in Jinshui Village, Tai'an Township, Miaoli County, which is a village with a mixed population of Atayal and Hakka. The original name "Jinshui" means "rolling water" in Hakka, which vividly illustrates that this is the place where hot springs gush out. Unlike the general hot springs area, which is full of stores and tourists, Tai'an Hot Spring is unique in its quietness. Tai'an Hot Spring is located in the middle of Henglong Mountain, Huzi Mountain and Toribi Mountain, which is commonly known as the "Three Stars of Water and Cloud." The water is pure and clear, with a temperature of about 47 degrees Celsius, and belongs to a weakly alkaline carbonic acid spring, which is colorless and tasteless, and can be drunk or bathed in, and can be used for treating rheumatism, hemorrhoids, neurasthenia, and skin diseases, and for drinking to improve the problem of excessive stomach acid. Xuemei Recreation Area The Xuemei Recreation Area is located in Tai'an Township, Miaoli County, and resides in the northwestern corner of the Xueba Park, which is one of the important recreation areas that the park is actively developing. The recreation area is centered on Erben Pine and extends northward along the Sima Limit Forest Road to the East Washizu Mountain area. The magnificent alpine landscape of the Xueba Shenglian Line from Xue Mountain to Daba Jian Mountain and the natural ecology on the forest road are the main recreational resources. Sima limit forest road for the park's main landscape road, from the two pine into, all the way to the full view of the elevation of more than 3,000 meters above the snowy mountain west prism, Daba pointed mountain, snowy mountain, the big snowy mountain and other peaks competing for the show, and the deep snowy mountain valley *** structure a magnificent landscape, especially in winter when the mountain tops covered with snow, the scenery is bleak and cold Cang broad, therefore, from the era of the Japanese colonial administration will be given the "Snowy See" name; and the Dabaijian Mountain, a magnificent alpine landscape. The name "Yukimi" has been given to the area since the Japanese colonial period, and the view of the headwaters of Daan and Beikeng Streams, with their rolling peaks and high mountains, is also breathtaking. There are also many variegated foliage plants in the area, and in late fall, the layers of maple red add to the beauty of the mountains. Manabong Mountain Manabong Mountain is located at the junction of Tai'an, Dahu, and Jhuolan townships, with an elevation of 1,407 meters, towering over the north bank of Da'an Creek. It is a popular intermediate-level mountain, and is the most famous maple-viewing spot in north-central Taiwan. Manabong Mountain attracts mountain lovers with its early winter maple color, magnificent sea of clouds, and a clear view of the mountains.
There are three paths to climb Mount Manabong, usually from the second parking lot in Dongxing Village, Dahu Township, the first half of which is a spacious concrete industrial road lined with cool shade of gui bamboo forests or peach and plum orchards, with a viewing pavilion on the way to take in the idyllic scenery at the foot of the mountain; in winter, the water and air brought by the northeastern monsoon winds are blocked in Mount Manabong, often forming a magnificent sea of clouds in the area of Liping and Dongxing, and this is the best place to see the sea of clouds. The pavilion here is the best viewpoint. Deer Farm Scenery The Deer Farm Tribe, located in Donghe Village, Nanzhuang Township, stands alone on the river terrace at an elevation of 850 meters, surrounded by high mountains, deep passes and valleys, with magnificent natural scenery; here live the Atayal people who migrated from Wufeng Township, Hsinchu, after a large-scale relocation of villages, the tribes have suddenly decreased in number, and have become more and more quiet. Once forgotten, this place has been revitalized by the trend of exploring the tribe over the years. The rustic mountain scenery, the mountainous terrain, and the craggy canyon scenery hidden in the Fenmei Industrial Road, the gateway to the deer farms, intertwine to create a paradise of peach blossoms in a world of the past. Shibi Canyon Crossing the Shibi Bridge along the Fengmei Industrial Road, there are large rock walls stretching out on both sides of the road, which are steep, with exposed texture, showing a rough and primitive atmosphere, and in case of rainy seasons, there will be a number of waterfalls formed on the walls, which is quite magnificent. Bitter Flower Pool Bitter Flower Pool for the Fengmei Stream in the lower reaches of the boulders between the banks of the disk, gathered into a deep green pool, the pool above a white waterfall, very spectacular, for the local villagers to play in the water of the private point; below the riverbed is open, the strange rock boulders, forests and trees, very primitive beauty. Fenmei Waterfalls Fenmei Waterfalls are located above the Bitter Flower Pool. After passing the Bitter Flower Pool, follow the industrial road upstream for about 5 minutes to the Deer Farm trout farm, then follow the trail behind to cut through the valley, and then go upstream to the waterfalls. On the creek bed with huge rocks, several waterfalls of different sizes cascade down from the layers of stone steps, forming a multi-level giant waterfall landscape, and the splashing water stirs up water vapor in the valley, which fills up the air for many years, giving it a unique flavor of ruggedness in its beauty. The Valley of the Immortals was discovered and became a resort because of its beautiful scenery. About 10 minutes down the path hidden by trees, you can see Fenmei and Bilin streams rushing and converging under the lofty rocks, with the sound of murmuring water; due to the geological difference, the streams form a multi-level water curtain on the stepped riverbed, and two huge waterfalls about 30 meters high are formed underneath, which look like a white train in the sky, with an intimidating momentum. However, the water is fast-flowing, the rock surface is smooth, and there are deep pools underneath the cliffs, so tourists should avoid approaching the area. Gali Mountain The majestic and magnificent Gali Mountain is 2,220 meters above sea level, the barrier in the south of the deer farm, one of the Saixia post, climbing Gali Mountain is a new hiking route, from the Fengmei Mountain Resort next to the industrial road to the end of the mountain passes, where a wide view, overlooking the entire deer farm and the Dadong River Valley, when the weather is clear, and even vaguely overlooking the plains of Miaoli, for the excellent outlook point. The climbing path passes through cedar forests, and although the slope is steep all the way up, the shade of the forest is swaying, so it is very refreshing to walk, and it takes about 3~4 hours to reach the top. From this outlook, the southeast can see the western edge of the snow-capped mountains, and the south of the Manabong Mountain, the size of the snow-capped mountains and other beautiful mountains can also be seen in full view. Nanzhuang Style Nanzhuang Township is located in northeastern Miaoli County, the entire area is mountainous, belonging to the Gali Mountain branch of the Xueshan Mountain Range, with an elevation distribution of about 500 to 1,000 meters, the Zhonggang Creek and its tributaries, the Dadong River and the Nanjiang River, run through the territory, bringing a clean water source, but also giving rise to lush forests; the territory is full of lofty mountains and verdant peaks, with a trickle of clear water, and a mist of mountains and arbors, which is extremely primitive and mysterious. Nanzhuang was originally the aboriginal Saixia tribe's birthplace, and then the Atayal tribe moved here to expand their hunting grounds. To this day, the aboriginal people only retain some mountain tribes, and most of them live with the Hakka people, who can't resist the trend of Sinicization, and now speak fluent Hakka.
Route 124 runs through Nanzhuang Township along with the Fengmei Industrial Road (Miao Road 21), and is the main route for touring the township, which can be accessed from the direction of Toufen or Shidan. 124 follows the valleys of Zhonggang Creek and Nanhe Creek, and is surrounded by peaks and shrouded in mist, with a gently sloping river terrace beneath the valleys, and the overflowing fresh air is invigorating and refreshing. Near the mountains, the Gui Bamboo forests stretch out in patches, long and uniform, and are the most distinctive scenery of Nanzhuang. In the four seasons, mountain cherry blossoms, oil trees and wild ginger flowers render different faces, and houses and fields are scattered among them, constituting a quiet village scenery. Along the road, the most eye-catching is the horizontal pectinately staggered "villa", "farm", the signboards are all playing the name of high mountain rainbow trout, gui bamboo meal, plus touching the clams and shrimp, camping barbecue, vacation cabin and other leisure projects, calling tourists into the taste, spend the holiday. Holiday. Hometown of Trout Nanzhuang is the largest trout producer in Northern Taiwan due to its high terrain, well-preserved forests, pure and abundant water quality of the main and tributary streams of Zhonggang Creek, and cool climate throughout the year, which provides an excellent environment for trout to grow. The local fish species are mainly rainbow trout, supplemented by other high-cooling fish such as balsam fishes; the industry has taken the opportunity to launch trout dinners and combined them with stream-flavored wild vegetables to form a major flavorful delicacy. Trout is a cold-water fish, which requires a very strict living environment. Trout has a delicious flavor, tender interior, rich in protein, and almost zero fat and cholesterol, which is extremely beneficial to nourishing the body and healing after illness; however, due to the high content of enzymes in the body of the fish, which is highly susceptible to spoilage, it should be eaten immediately after slaughtering or else the meat will become soft and unappealing in 1~2 hours, which is the reason why you have to eat trout freshly, but it is not easy to get it in the urban areas. This is why trout must be eaten fresh and is not easy to eat in the city, so tourists can only move to the mountains if they want to enjoy a trout meal. Taiwan's bamboo ecology The distribution of bamboo production areas can be used to describe the "South Meng North Gui", South Meng refers to the Jhushan, Xitou around the Mengzong bamboo, North Gui refers to the Taoyu Zhumiao mountainous area of Gui bamboo, and the latter is the most representative of the South Zhuang Township.
The bamboo forest scenery, cinnamon bamboo shoots cuisine and bamboo weaving craft have become the biggest call for gui bamboo. Every year, the Nanzhuang Township Farmers' Association launches the "Gui Bamboo Tour", which includes bamboo shoots picking, bamboo shoots tasting, Gui Bamboo ecological appreciation, bamboo weaving art, etc., and at the same time, combines the Saisiyat culture, aboriginal local food and singing and dancing performances to form a rich local specialties feast. Xiangtian Lake Tribal Style Xiangtian Lake, located in Donghe Village, Nanzhuang Township, is a mountain lake on the northern edge of the Gali Mountain, with an elevation of about 738 meters; the lake is the birthplace of the Saisiyat people, and is known for its biennial Shorin Festival. The simple tribal landscape, coupled with the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains, makes Xiangtian Lake seem like an isolated peach blossom paradise.
The Xiangtian Lake is a mountain-shaped lake with inexhaustible water all year round, with a depth of about 5~7 meters. The surface of the lake is sparkling green, surrounded by the Gangleng Mountains, and the scenery is refreshing; at dusk, the golden waves ripple, and the water glows and sets in the shadows; in the fall, the mango blossoms along the shore of the lake flutter in the wind; and in the winter, the mountain mist is misty, which makes for a unique view. Mingde Reservoir Mingde Reservoir is located in Mingde Village, Touya Township, and is an important water resource in Miaoli, as it collects water from Shitanchuan Creek and irrigates tens of thousands of hectares of farmland in the downstream Houlong Creek Basin. Along the highway that circles the lake, the view of the rippling waves and the hills reflecting the pools is very pretty, and the facilities such as the yachts, the suspension bridges, and the green areas make it a very popular recreational place in Miaoli.
Entering the reservoir from Touya, you will first arrive at the Mingde Reservoir Recreation Area centered on the dam, with green grass and lush forests, which makes you feel refreshed and comfortable when you walk in the area. Next to the recreation area is a marina, providing tourists with services to explore the lake; there is a lush island in the reservoir called Rixin Island, connected to the highway on the north and south shores by two suspension bridges, which has been opened as a recreational park containing an open-air music plaza, a large-scale fountain, and fishing platforms and other facilities. Fooyan Mountain Natural Reserve Fooyan Mountain is located in the territory of Xihu Village, Sanyi Township, and runs in a north-south direction, and is the boundary mountain between Sanyi Township and Yuanli Township. Its geology consists of gravel, red clay, and sandy soil, and because of the soft soil, the gravel is eroded by the wind and rain, and the gravel is washed away and piled up, and grass and trees don't exist, resulting in a terra-cotta rock layer; under the light of the setting sun, the layers and layers of prismatic veins appear like a brilliant flame, thus giving the name to the area. Fiery Mountain is 606 meters above sea level, the terrain is dangerous and abrupt, the landscape is special, and contains a wealth of plant and animal resources, for an excellent natural ecological classroom.
Located on the north bank of the Da-an River, Fo-yen Mountain, due to the abrupt elevation of the terrain here, the sea winds are driven directly from the mouth of the Da-an River, resulting in a large temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountainous area, and the plant phase also presents a landscape of high school and low altitude. Taiwan's native plants are abundant in the area. The most distinctive feature of this temple is that every year during the birthday of the Heavenly Mother, a large number of believers make a long walk to Beigang to pay homage to the Chaotian Temple, a tradition that has been passed down for more than a hundred years, and still remains unabated, making it a marvel of folk belief.
The temple*** is divided into three floors, with two halls and two compartments, and the golden glazed tiles are decorated with vivid and gorgeous cut-outs, making it look majestic; the main hall is dedicated to the statue of A-Ma Zu, which is the soft A-Ma Zu at the time of the foundations, and the left and right are dedicated to the Lady of Concern, the Lord of the Land, the Lord of the Land and the Lady of the Land, and the second floor is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, the Goddess of Mercy. Inside the temple, the wooden beams and carvings, the golden dragons and painted pillars are all very exquisite, and the Arching Heavenly Palace pagoda next to Provincial Highway No. 1 is towering, adding to the momentum.
March 23rd of the lunar calendar is the birthday of the Heavenly Mother, very different from the drums and drums of the Mazu Temple incense activities, Gongtian Palace of good men and women still insist on walking across the four counties of Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, and Yunlin, crossing the Da'an River, Dajia Creek, Dawu Creek, and Toushui Creek, and other central rivers, walking to the Chautian Palace in Beigang, Yunlin, to pay tribute to the incense, a round-trip walk of up to 400 kilometers, completely preserving the pious and stoic beliefs of the pioneers society. This is a 400-kilometer round trip, which completely preserves the pious and stoic beliefs of the ancestral people's society.