Hsinchu / Beitdalam Giant Tree Trail – Admiring the Giant Tree Forest Shrouded in Clouds and Mist

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Nestled deep within Jianshi Township, Beitdalam Mountain is home to the lowest elevation cypress grove in Taiwan, holding great significance. Nearby, Neiniaozui Mountain preserves large expanses of Taiwan's mountain beech forest, allowing these rare plants, which date back to the Ice Age, to display their splendor each autumn, ensuring that they do not let the maple leaves take all the glory.
After passing through the old streets of Neiwan, head east along County Road 120, then take a right onto Xinle Agricultural Road. Along the way, you'll encounter signs for "Camping Areas" and "Rice Field Villages." After going past 3 kilometers, you'll finally see the entrance sign for the Beitdalam Trail. This intermediate mountain, which suddenly surged in popularity during the pandemic, nearly had its access closed to visitors at the end of last year. Fortunately, this issue has been temporarily resolved, allowing mountain lovers to still have a chance to experience its beauty. The name "Beitdalam" comes from the Taroko language, meaning "to try." In the past, the indigenous people, filled with reverence for nature, came to this sacred area to try their luck in hunting.
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