CTUST-Guanyin Mountain Hiking Trail
Introduction
Location
Beitun District
Difficulty Level
Parent-child
Length of route
1km
Duration
1hours
Height above sea level
190~318m
Calories burnt
266.7kcal
Route highlights
Starting Point：Nanguanyin Mountain Ending Point：Buzi Road
The CTUST-Guanyin Mountain Hiking Trail is 1 kilometers in length, at an elevation between 190 and 318 meters. There are several entrances to the trail, one of which is right behind the CTUST Technology Building. The highest point is the Emerald Buddha Temple on South Guanyin Mountain. From there visitors can follow the downhill trail back to Zhongtai Lake in CTUST.
At the Emerald Buddha Temple on the top of the South Guanyin Mountain, a huge golden statue of Guanyin stands in the middle of it. The atmosphere is solemn and tranquil, with believers visiting and worshiping.
This is a spot to overlook the busy and bustling Taichung City and also the green and undulating Dakeng mountain.
Pre-trip preparation
It is recommended to bring drinking water in personal bottles.
Visitors are recommended to wear footwear, clothing, and hats suitable for hiking.
To avoid bee stinging, please do not make noise or disturb the bees when you see them. Hikers are advised not to wear perfume or clothes in bright colors. The rule of thumb is, always keeping distance from the bees.
Suitable for
Parent-child
Couple
Friends
Elderly
Hiker
Highlight category
Magnificent mountain views, suitable for photo taking and social media check-ins. This trail is gentle in slope, suitable for people of all ages.
Services
Parking
Bike rental station
Information
Vistor tips
The trail is short, which makes it suitable for a family outing to get close to nature, to relax and exercise.
The location is close to an urban area with easy access to transportation, even spontaneously without prior planning.
This is a spot to overlook the busy and bustling Taichung City and also the green and undulating Dakeng Mountain.
Notice
Please take away the garbage you produced along the trail.
Do not feed or disturb wild animals.
Do not build a fire, barbecue, or use gas stoves in the mountains.
To avoid bee stinging, please do not make noise or disturb the bees when you see them. Hikers are advised not to wear perfume or clothes in bright colors. The rule of thumb is, always keeping distance from the bees.