[Guide to the long trail in the northeastern corner of Taiwan]
[Tanlan Ancient Road North Road in the northeastern corner of Taiwan]
[Tanlan Ancient Road North Long Trail in the Northeastern corner of Taiwan]
- Caoling Ancient Road in the Northeast Corner
- Taoyuan Valley Trail in the Northeast Corner
- The connection of Jinzipi Ancient Road, Shumeikeng, Canguangliao and Diaoshan Ancient Road in the northeast corner
- Encounter with Ma Kai on the Tamlan Ancient Road in the northeast corner, Ma Kai’s missionary journey
- Hike the northeast corner railway station trail
The northeast corner is the place in Taiwan, besides Huadong, where mountains and seas connect!
If you want to go deep into the Northeast corner and appreciate the beauty of the Northeast corner, you must go through the Northeast corner trail!
The highlight of the Northeast Trail is Cola Mountain and Lehai!
And at the same time, mountains and seas fight together!
It can be divided into half-day short trails,
Or it can take more than half a day to connect multiple trails.
Half a day is small and beautiful, just a quick taste.
Half a day or more is considered enjoyable and enjoyable!
Shuyun: “The longer I walk, the less able I am to separate my body, mind and surrounding environment. The external and internal worlds overlap with each other. I am no longer an observer looking at nature, but my whole person is involved in it.” .
[Guide to the long trail in the northeast corner] [More than half a day]
- Caoling Ancient Road in the Northeast Corner
- Taoyuan Valley Trail in the Northeast Corner
[Guide to the long trail in the northeast corner and the connection of multiple trails]
[More than half a day and multiple days required]
- The connection of Jinzipi Ancient Road, Shumeikeng, Canguangliao and Diaoshan Ancient Road in the northeast corner
- Encounter with Ma Kai on the Tamlan Ancient Road in the northeast corner, Ma Kai’s missionary journey
- Hiking on the northeast corner railway station trail
The long trail in the northeast corner is currently mainly located on Tamlan Ancient Road North Road.
The main reason is that the road signs are clear and the transportation is convenient.
Once you enter the paradise of the long trail in the northeast corner,
You will fall in love with the paradise-like scenery here,
But this requires living in Taiwan.
Spend some time here in the northeast corner!
[Caoling Ancient Road]
In the early days, the Caoling Ancient Trail could almost be regarded as the representative trail in the northeastern corner. Before New Taipei City fully promoted the Danlan Ancient Trail, the Caoling Ancient Trail was already famous, perhaps because of the miso flowers!
There are two entrances to the west side of Caoling Ancient Road, Gongliao and Fulong, and the exit is Dali. Because it enters from point A and exits from point B, there are train stations at both entrances and exits, which is convenient for travelers.
The entrance to the hiking trail is from Gongliao Station and exits from Dali Tiangong Temple. You can also walk in the opposite direction, but it is easier to walk from Dali.
The star highlights along the way include Xiongzhen Manyan and Huzipi, as well as the seasonal Manghua and Wangyuankeng Park at the entrance.
The entire walking distance of Xingcaoling Ancient Trail takes about 3 hours. You only need to prepare simple food and light clothing to get on the road easily.
The Caoling Ancient Trail is one of the many Tamlan Ancient Trails opened by ancestors from Tamsui Hall to Kavalan Hall. It runs from Yuanwangkeng, Gongliao District, New Taipei City, to Dali, Toucheng Town, Yilan County. The path passes through the boundary mountain between the two counties and cities. Caoling”, hence the name “Caoling Ancient Road”.
The time and history corridor of Caoling Ancient Road has a deep connection with Taiwan’s governor Yang Tingli and the commander-in-chief of Taiwan’s town Liu Mingdeng. Most of them were for governance, military, transportation…
The predecessor of the ancient road was only opened in 1790. It was a mountain road from Nuannuan via Shishi, Dingshuangxi and out of Lanyang. In 1807, Taiwan Governor Yang Tingli established a mountain road from Sijiao Pavilion, through Snake Zaixing to Dingshuangxi and out of Lanyang via Caoling.
Snake shape is located near the big bend of the Keelung River in Ruifang. The place name is derived from the snake-like shape of the local hills.
In 1823, Lin Pinghou, because the transportation from Monga to Kavalan was very inconvenient, he spent money to expand the route of Yang Tingli.
In 1856, Lin Pinghou’s son Guohua inherited his father’s ambition and built a route from Keelung via Ruifang and Dingshuangxi to Sandiaoling. Since then, this path has become an important road between the two places.
While hiking uphill, you will come to the Manyan Mojie Stone Monument in Xiongzhen.
The Manyan Mojie Stone Monument in Xiongzhen is located halfway up the ancient road, with a width of 3.36 meters and a height of 1.19 meters. In the sixth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1867 AD), Liu Mingdeng, the commander-in-chief of the town, visited Kamalan in the north and encountered heavy fog while passing here. The dense fog made it difficult for passers-by to identify the direction, so Liu Mingdeng wrote the four words “Xiongzhen Manyanmojie” on the stone tablet here to suppress the mountain demon.
Going further, you will enter the saddle of Caoshan. The wind will be strong in the second half of the year. When you enter the saddle of Caoling, you can see the tiger character pit, which is even more beautiful during the Miscanthus season!
The stele with the character “Tiger” was written by Liu Mingdeng, the commander-in-chief of Taipei suppression in the 6th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1867). It is a rare cursive script with the character “Tiger” written in it, which is powerful and powerful. Liu Mingdeng was passing near the top of Caoling Mountain and was blocked by strong winds, so he took the meaning of “wind follows tiger and cloud follows dragon” from the Book of Changes, wrote the character “lihu” with a brush and carved it on a huge stone to suppress the wind demon.
Both sites are listed as national third-level historic sites.
Liu Mingdeng, the commander-in-chief of Zhentai, has ruins on Caoling Ancient Road and Jinzipi Ancient Road. It can be said that he is also closely related to the northeast corner.
Liu Mingdeng (1838-1895), courtesy name Zhaoyuan and nickname Jianqing, was a military attaché from Dayong, Hunan Province (now Yongding, Zhangjiajie) in the Qing Dynasty. He served as the commander-in-chief of Taiwan and the admiral of Gannan. He was good at calligraphy.
…Wikipedia
The road names we see today, such as Mingdeng Road and Mingdeng Bridge, are all commemorating the former Taiwanese General Soldier.
Not long after crossing the ridge line to Huzipi, you can reach Fude Temple, which is located at Yakou. It is a small Tuigong Temple built of stone. In front of the temple, there is a boundary monument between Beiyi and Yi counties. It is quite rare to worship the Tu Gong and Tu Tu Po at the same time.
Every time I take a stroll to Fude Temple, I can see the Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island from an open perspective, which is always beautiful!
I remember walking here at the end of one year and suddenly saw the Pacific Ocean. The waves on the sea were as green as Sun Moon Lake. It was really unforgettable!
In the post-epidemic era, it’s the miso flower season again, and travelers on the ancient roads are constantly coming, just like Ximending!
I remember that few travelers traveled on the Caoling Ancient Road last year, and most of the road sections were almost traveled alone.
The mountains near Anbu are covered with greenery, and the view is amazingly wide. On one side you can see Guishan Island in the Pacific Ocean, and on the other side you can look back at Gongliao, Fulong Beach, and the Pacific Ocean!
From God’s perspective, the geographical terrain is clear, and the ancient road is located just at the saddle of Caoshan. You can easily reach Yilan by walking here, and you can go to Taoyuan Valley by going up another branch of the road.
Su Dongpo said: “Everything has something to behold. Even if there is something to behold, there is joy in it. It does not have to be strange and magnificent.”
Adjust your mood, there are fun and interesting attractions everywhere.
You can also share your wonderful experience of hiking the Caoling Ancient Trail!
Going to Caoling Ancient Trail in Dongyang is the best experience; the entrance to the ancient trail is “Horse-Falling-to-Death” Bridge
Going to Caoling Ancient Trail in Dongyang is the best experience
Going to the Caoling Historic Trail in Dongyang is the best experience; when you are about to enter the Tsaoling Trail when the miscanthus flowers are blooming, you will be greeted by the entire open space.
Going to the Caoling Historic Trail in Dongyang is the best experience; apart from the Tutu Gong Temple, the saddle of the Caoling Historic Trail is surrounded by the entire Pacific Ocean
[Caoling Historic Trail Stroll to Taoyuan Valley]
From the Caoling Historic Trail, you can walk directly up the stairs to Taoyuan Valley. Those who have worked hard to sow will reap with joy, because all the hard work will be rewarded!
Caoling Historic Trail details can be found in previous posts
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When you walk up the stairs, you can see mountains and seas accompanying you. Wandering next to the Pacific Ocean and on the northern ridge of San Diaojiao ridge in the Snow Mountain Range, you will forget your physical fatigue and worries!
Taoyuan Valley, formerly known as Baotai Mountain, is located at the junction of Gongliao District, New Taipei City and Toucheng Town, Yilan County. Between the west edge of Wankengtou Mountain and Neiliao Mountain, it is a green grassland with an altitude of more than 500 meters. In the early days of farming, it was a place where children grazed and played.
When you walk from Yakou of the Caoling Ancient Trail to the northern edge of the Sandiaojiao Ridge of the Anbu Snow Mountains, you can see the green mountains and the intersection of the mountains and the sea in the distance. The beautiful paradise is refreshing and the beautiful scenery is reflected in your heart.
Thank you for the good weather, mountains, sea, land and blue sky;
If you look at the dragon head of the Xueshan Mountains, you can see Gongliao, Aodi, Fulong, Dali, the East China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean in the distance!
San Diaojiao is on the back side, so Maao and Magang are not seen!
In autumn and winter, the wind and water vapor bring auspicious clouds to Taoyuan Valley. Sometimes it fogs up instantly and it feels like walking in the clouds. It makes people forget their worries and be worry-free!
The body, mind and soul are on the northern ridge of the San Diaojiao ridge of the Snow Mountain Range;
The seven Buddhas are worry-free and the most auspicious Tathagata
May all sorrow and suffering of everyone be eliminated.
Walking the Taoyuan Valley Trail under the winter sun is the best experience; looking back at Fulong Beach and Gongliao from the northern edge of the Sandiaojiao Ridge in the Anbu Snow Mountains
Walking the Taoyuan Valley Trail under the winter sun is the best experience; leave the Caoling Historic Trail and circle around to the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island between the Taoyuan Valley Trail.
Walking on the Taoyuan Valley Trail under the winter sun is the best experience; after climbing for a while on the northern edge of the San Diaojiao ridge in the Anbu Snow Mountains, windblown grass and low cows and sheep are a common sight.
Walking the Taoyuan Valley Trail under the winter sun is the best experience; the northern edge of the San Diaojiao ridge of the Anbu Snow Mountain Range has passed the highest peak of the Taoyuan Valley Trail, Wankengtou Mountain, and headed to the Taoyuan Valley Trail prairie.
Walking the Taoyuan Valley Trail under the winter sun is the best experience; the northern edge of the San Diaojiao ridge of the Anbu Snow Mountain Range has passed the highest peak of the Taoyuan Valley Trail Bay. The pavilion in front of the Wanshentou Trail is the intersection of the Taoyuan Valley Trail and the Shi Guanyin line.
[Northeast corner Jinzipi Ancient Road, Zhuwei Shumeikeng]
Guide to the Long Trail in the Northeast Corner
- Caoling Ancient Road in the Northeast Corner
- Taoyuan Valley Trail in the Northeast Corner
Guide to the long trail in the northeast corner and the connection of multiple trails
- The connection of Jinzipi Ancient Road, Shumeikeng, Canguangliao and Diaoshan Ancient Road in the northeast corner
- Encounter with Ma Kai on the Tamlan Ancient Road in the northeast corner, Ma Kai’s missionary journey
The combination and connection of the four types of trails on the above-mentioned long path are all part of the northern route of the Tamlan Ancient Trail, so it is necessary for us to introduce the Tamlan Ancient Trail!
Tamlan Ancient Trail is
Pilgrimage Route Taiwan Tamlan Ancient Trail
Treasured Pearls of the Western Pacific!
north to south
Japanese Pilgrimage Route Kumano Kodo
Kumano Kodo, Kumano, Japan’s spiritual holy land, has gone through the test of time. The Kumano Kodo is one of the only pilgrimage routes in the world registered as a World Heritage. The history of this place stretches over thousands of years.
For thousands of years, the mysterious mountainous area of Kumano has been considered a “holy place where gods live.” During the Heian period (794-1185), the royal family and courtiers embarked on a 30 to 40-day journey from the then capital Heian-kyo (now Kyoto) to this remote area in search of a pure land in the secular world. The three major shrines, Kumano Sanzan, are located in this area.
Japanese Pilgrimage Route to Shikoku
There is such a road in Shikoku, Japan. It has a history of 1,200 years and a length of 1,200 kilometers. Originally a practice method of the Japanese Shingon sect, from the first Lingshan Temple to the 88th Okubo Temple, the four stages of “motivation, practice, Bodhi, and Nirvana” are represented along the way. In modern times, Benlu is still a kind of pilgrimage to calm the soul, pray for blessings and make vows. It is not only a “path of faith and practice”, but also a “path of re-examining oneself.” (Excerpted from Xiao Ou’s “Passing the Road: A 1,200-Kilometer Hiking Record of Four Countries”)
It is said that Tairyuji Temple in Shikoku Benji is the dojo of Namo Kōzozo Bodhisattva!
Tamland Road, Taiwan
The “Tanlan Ancient Road” was the main transportation road from Tamsui Hall to Kavalan Hall (today’s Taipei to Yilan) during the Qing Dynasty. From 1800 to 1900, it was the golden period when the Han nationality in northern Taiwan began to develop from the west to the east. In addition to geographical factors, the governance policies of the Qing Dynasty and the resilience of the ancestors’ reclamation have continued to leave traces on the surface of Northern Taiwan. The historical roads have become witnesses of Northern Taiwan’s glorious century. The Tanland Trail spans the four administrative regions of present-day northern Taiwan (New Taipei City, Keelung City, Taipei City, and Yilan County). Currently, most of the trails are still favorite secret trails for mountaineers. (Recorded from Danlan website)
At the starting point of the Snowy Mountains, in the hilly northeast corner, people who make the mountains their home hunt and gather, engage in private reclamation, travel and trade, and intermarry and fight. They have established several settlements, several trails, and official roads for postal, military, and material transportation. Pipeline, a dense road network between the Taipei Basin and the Kavalan Plain, is called the Danlan Centenary Mountain Trail Group’s generalized ancient trail system.
The Danlan Mountain Trail goes through the mountains and into the sea, passing through four major terrains in northern Taiwan: Keelung Volcanic Group, Taipei Basin, Shuangxi Hills, and Lanyang Plains; Keelung River, Beishi Creek, Jingmei Creek, Mudan Creek, water and land crossings, subtropical The environment and climate of the rainforest, the diversity of species, especially the ferns of the dinosaur age; along the Danlan Road through the snow-capped mountains, connecting the Taiwan Strait and the Pacific Ocean; it was also the cultural path of the Age of Discovery, connecting the world! (Excerpt from Danlan Gudao North Road)
[Northeast corner Jinzipi Ancient Road, Zhuwei Shumeikeng]
The Jinzipi Ancient Trail starts from Houtong Station. It is most convenient to take the Taiwan Railway to Houtong Station and then walk to Shuoren Elementary School.
The inscription reads, “Shuangjing came to Danlan in the distance, and my vision was opened today when I climbed up. The big and small chicken coops are covered with snow, and the high and low pheasants are holding the thunder. It travels ten miles through the clouds, and is lined with thousands of chapters to shade the ancient locust trees. The sea-mountain whale salamander is now resting in the waves, Diligence in military training will bring out talents.”
In the sixth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, when internal and external troubles arose, Taiwanese soldier Liu Mingdeng led his troops on a northern patrol to Sandiao Ridge, leaving a “golden-character monument” along the way.
Climbing to the ridgeline, you can see Shen’ao Fishing Port and Chaojing Park near the bay in the northeast. You can also see Keelung Port Concorde Power Plant in the distance and the Qixing Datun Mountains of Yangmingshan National Park in the north toward Jinshan! So far it’s open
The front section of Jinzi Pi on the Tamlan Ancient Trail, please see the previous post for details.
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The Jinzibei Ancient Trail is the San Diao Ridge section of the Danlan Ancient Trail. It was an early land passage between Taipei and Yilan. There is an inscription on the rock wall of the trail: “Shuangjing came from afar to Danlan. Today’s climb has opened my eyes; big and small chicken coops” There is snow in the Ming Dynasty, and the high and low battlements are carrying thunder; the clouds are connected for ten miles to the dense dragon, and the ancient locust trees are shaded by thousands of chapters; the whale salamanders on the sea are resting now, and they are diligently practicing martial arts to bring out the best talents.” He also painted the words and poems with gold foil, which is why This trail was called the Golden Monument Trail.
Dr. Ma Kai has been preaching in Taiwan for more than 30 years, traveling all the way from Shuangxi and Gongliao to Kavalan. In order to cross San Diao to Kavalan, one needs to cross the Danlan Official Road opened by the Qing Dynasty, that is, the Ancient Golden Stele Road. Take a group photo with the students on the Jinzibei Ancient Road.
In previous visits to Jinzipi Ancient Trail, I could only complete the first section. After climbing the stairs from Houtong to Tanyou Pavilion to Route 102, I went directly to Diaoshan Ancient Trail and strolled back to Mudan Station.
Because in the early days, the Jinzibei Ancient Road from County Road 102 to Mudan was mostly deserted and overgrown with smoke and grass. Now, due to the planning of the North Road of the Danlan Ancient Road, the path is obvious and easy to follow, and the signs are clear.
In order to completely complete the back section of Jinzipi, walk north along Route 102 from the station towards Jiufen. On foot, you can overlook the famous mountains in the northeast corner, including Canguangliao Mountain and Dingshan Mountain; , and Lai Lan Mountain, one of Fulong’s three stars. When you walk for about an hour to 23K, you can see the entrance sign of the Tam Lan Ancient Trail.
The trail goes downhill all the way. After the stone steps at the beginning, you enter the Mulan stairs. After walking for about half an hour, you enter the bamboo forest. There is no view in the bamboo forest, so you have to focus on moving forward. Finally, you arrive at the small Tudigong Temple. Walk left to the old path. The industrial road with stone slabs ends at a farmhouse and then enters the asphalt road. You will see the sign of Danlan Ancient Road. If you go right, you can reach Diao Shan Ancient Road and Canguangliao Ancient Road. If you go left, you will see the Centennial Temple dedicated to the Jade Emperor. Qingyun Palace, this section takes about 45 minutes.
From Qingyungong to the square in front of the police station to pick up the car, there are asphalt roads along the way. After crossing the Zhengguang No. 2 Bridge, looking back at the beautiful Canguangliao Mountain, we returned to Mudan Railway Station in a relaxed and happy mood.
The Golden Stele Ancient Road shines in the time and space of the historical corridor due to the official road of Danlan North Road and Ma Kai’s visit.
The Jinzipi Ancient Trail can also be reached by Route 102 to Shumeikeng, so to get to Shumeikeng, travelers can take the Jinzipi Ancient Trail and walk to Route 102.
Zhuwei Shumeikeng
Sitting quietly at Shumei Ping and looking at the mountains and the sea is a feast of mountains and seas, the best place to look out at Shuijinjiu!
Looking eastward, you can see the Jinguashi landmark Wuer Teapot Mountain, Jinguashi Town, and the northeast corner of the Yinyang Sea. To the west, you can see the Big Belly Beauty Mountain, Keelung Island, Jiufen, the blue Pacific Ocean, the Yinyang Sea, etc…
, you can continue to the Caoshan War Preparation Trail, Canguangliao Trail, Mudanshan, Benshan Geopark Trail, or the westward Dakokeng Ancient Trail and Xiaocaokeng Ancient Trail. Remember to bring a wide-angle lens when you return to Houtong Construction Bank.
Summer Style
Different heights and different angles!
French writer Marcel Proust:
The creative journey is not about finding your heart’s landscape, but about getting new eyes.
Feel the light years of Shumeiping in midsummer with your heart!
Shumeiping Ancient Road
Shumei was a mine that transported gold in the past, and is also known as the “Old Gold Mining Road”. The starting point is at Jiufen Dazhong Temple. The stone steps along the way slowly rise. After opening up, you can overlook the heroic appearance of Keelung Mountain and Wuer Teapot Mountain. Passing by the Little Golden Lion Platform, you will reach the end point of Shumeiping Viewing Platform in about 30 minutes; Shumei Parking Lot
Sitting quietly under the plum trees and looking at the mountains and sea is a feast of mountains and seas, the best place to look out for Shuijinjiu!
Looking eastward, you can see the Jinguashi landmark Wuer Teapot Mountain, Jinguashi Town, and the northeastern corner of the Yinyang Sea. To the west, you can see the Big Belly Beauty Mountain, Keelung Island, Jiufen, the blue Pacific Ocean, the Yinyang Sea, etc., You can continue to the Caoshan War Preparation Trail, the Canguangliao Trail, the Mudanshan Trail, and the Benshan Geopark Trail, or go west to the Dakokeng Ancient Trail and Xiaocookeng Ancient Trail back to Houtong.
The Jinzibei Ancient Trail starts from Houtong Station
The Jinzibei Ancient Trail begins a series of uphill climbs immediately after starting from Houtong Station.
At the junction of the Jinzibei Ancient Road and County Road 102, there are the inscriptions and the small Tutu Gong Temple.
Going to the Jinzibei Ancient Trail in Dongyang is the best experience
Near the Jinzibei Ancient Road and County Road 102, you can see the cascading green snow-capped mountains.
[Meeting Ma Kai on the Tamlan Ancient Road in the northeast corner, Ma Kai’s missionary journey]
The best way for travelers to walk along the Tamlan Ancient Trail and the ancient trail is Machay. The best way for travelers to walk is on the railway station trail in the northeast corner. The choice of 5 railway stations and switching on foot is the best way. .
“My porters accompanied me on my missionary journeys carrying clothes, medicines, and books. Entering every village and tribe, every city and settlement.” This is a passage from “Ma Kai’s Diary”.
There is a beautiful paragraph in the diary: “In the evening, we entered the beautiful Han Chinese town of Dingshuangxi. The town is located between two gushing streams. There is a valley in the distance that looks like the glen of old Scotland.”
On March 7, 1872, Dr. MacKay from Canada crossed the ocean and came to Taiwan. What greeted him was a land where the holy religion had not yet emerged and transportation and travel were extremely inconvenient.
But this seemingly wild land is actually the land where Dr. Mackie established a deep emotional attachment and devoted himself to his career. It is also the land where he finally rested.
During Dr. Mackie’s 30 years of missionary work, most of his missionary work was through “traveling” with students, on foot, by boat, by train, along river systems or in mountains and hills.
Everywhere he went, he would pull cavities out of people’s teeth, preach the gospel, and sow the seeds of Christianity bit by bit.
In an era when the Beiyi Railway had not yet been opened and land transportation was extremely inconvenient, between 1872 and 1900, Machabo traveled to and from the Kavalan area nearly 30 times, and the road he took was known today as the “North Tamlan Ancient Trail”. road”!
Mackay is closely associated with the northeastern corner, and the Sandiaoling Jinzipi Ancient Trail and Caoling Ancient Trail are the focus of the missionary journey back to Mackay, and the churches established by Mackay are “Shuangxi Church” and “Bin William Memorial Church”. ”Don’t miss it.
Details of “Bin William Memorial Church” can be found in previous posts
“Santiaoling Jinzipi Ancient Trail”, details can be found in previous posts
Ma Kai crossed the northeast corner and entered Lan. He continued to preach in this area for more than 20 years until he completed his last trip in May 1900.
Most of the routes traveled are Tamsui, Keelung, Nuannuan, Sandiaoling Ancient Trail, Dingshuangxi, Xinshe, Caoling Ancient Trail, Dali, Beiguan, Toucheng, and Damayanshe.
You can choose this section: Sandiaoling Ancient Road, Dingshuangxi, Xinshe, Caoling Ancient Road, and Dali. To recreate the missionary path.
Wandering around, you can experience the missionary journey of Dingshuangxi and Xinshe again.
Strolling along the North Road of Tamlan Ancient Trail is the way to return to the missionary road of Mackay!
Walk from Houdong to Jinzi Monument to Peony, walk from Peony to Shuangxi Church, walk from Shuangxi to Gongliao Ciren Palace, cross Tianliao Ocean, and go over the mountains and ridges from Yuanwangkeng Caoling Ancient Trail to Dali in Yilan!
You will find that, as John Muir said: The sunshine is not on us, but in our hearts; the river does not flow by us, but flows through our hearts!
Use photos to show the hard and beautiful journey Dr. Ma Jie has taken!
Ma Kai’s missionary journey begins with walking around the Jinzi Monument in Houdong
Ma Kai’s missionary journey begins with walking around the Jinzi Monument in Houdong
Mackie’s missionary journey started from the Ancient Golden Inscription Trail to Peony and Peony Walk to Shuangxi Church
Mackay’s missionary journey was from Shuangxi Church Shuangxi Walk to Gongliao Ciren Palace
Mackie’s missionary journey started from Shuangxi Church Shuangxi Walk to Gongliao Ciren Palace, which is the site of the original church.
[Hiking the Northeast Point Railway Station Trail]
[Sunggai Mudan Station]
The special thing about Mudan Station is that it is the largest turn on Taiwan Railway!
The special thing about Sungai Mudan Station is the Peony Slope!
These two Peony and Shuangxi railways are closely related to early mining. Please see the previous post for details:
During the Japanese colonial period, the railway first connected to Mudan and then to Shuangxi. After the Mudan and Shuangxi railways were connected, it had an epoch-making impact on travel to Yilan!
This is like the North Tamlan Ancient Road leading from Nuannuan to Gongliao Beach and then to Yilan!
Peony was called “Wudan” in the Qing Dynasty, and “Dan” means settlement in the Pingpu language. Can
Before the Hoklo people came to reclaim the land, there were many Pingpu ethnic groups living here.
Mudan Slope: The slope height difference between Mudan Station and Shuangxi Station is about 50 meters. In the early days, trains had to be equipped with auxiliary engines to climb. In order to slow down the slope of the train, length was traded for slope.
As a result, there is a large 120-degree curve in Mudan Station, creating a strange scene of the front and rear of the train looking at each other. It is also the railway station with the largest curve on the island.
There is a steep slope with a gradient of 16/1000 between Shuangxi Station and Mudan Station. Mudan Station happens to be located on the famous “Mudan Slope” of the railway. In the early years, trains were not as powerful as today’s trains, so the design of switchback stations was required. The trains had to be equipped with auxiliary machines to climb up to this station. Later, in order to solve the problem of slope, the railway traded length for slope, which increased the length of the train. As a result, there is a 120-degree turn in Mudan Station.
The track where the train runs has multiple tracks with a “guard rail design”, which is used to reduce the height difference caused by the turns of the track and prevent trains from derailing.
The opening of the Yilan Line Railway in 1924 brought major changes to the transportation in the Shuangxi area. With the travel speed of the Mackay era, business travelers traveling between Tamsui Hall and Kavalan Hall would stay overnight in Shuangxi along the Tamlan Ancient Road. , with the opening of the Yilan Line Railway, the steam train will stop at Shuangxi to add coal and water.
This is reminiscent of Su’ao in the past. In the past, travelers traveling to Hualien via Suhua would stay one night in Su’ao.
The remains of the “Mudan Station” switchback station, the tracks and platforms have been turned into parking lots and open spaces, and Tancheng is currently a factory.
In the open space near the iron shop on Shuangxi Street, through the culvert, directly in front is the trolley route of the mine.
Walk north along the east side of the railway to Shuangxi Station. The original remains of Taiwan Railway staff dormitories on the east side of Shuangxi Station are currently covered by fences in the public works section to prevent them from being occupied or dumping waste.
Below Sungai Nan Tiangong, on the northeast side of Sungai Station, the old locomotive turntable has been dismantled, and the water tower/water crane/coal storage tank and other facilities for adding water to the steamer are naturally missing.
The current location is the facility building of the Shuangxi Electric Power Branch of the Yilan Electric Power Section, and there are two permanent power maintenance vehicles.
The section from Sungai Station to First Sungai Bridge has been abandoned after many reconstructions 74 years ago. It is currently replaced by tunnels and bridges such as “Shuangxi Tunnel”, “Gonghe Tunnel” and “Cheung Tam Tunnel”.
From June 1919 to September 1922, the Japanese Ministry of Railways opened the Sandiaoling Tunnel and completed the railway between Sandiaoling and Wudankeng. On September 13, 1922 (Taisho 11th year), Wudankeng Station (Mudan) Station) was officially opened to traffic on September 21, between Sandiaoling and Mudan.
Later, the ancestors of Shuangxi no longer needed to climb the Golden Monument Ancient Road to and from Ruifang. They could directly take the train.
At that time, the railway from Mudan to Shuangxi had not yet been completed. The ancestors living in Shuangxi still had to walk to Mudan to catch the train. A year later, the Yilan line railway was connected to Shuangxi!
At this point, the northern section of the Tamlan Ancient Trail began to decline, and the mission came to an end. On December 1, 1924, the Caoling Tunnel was opened to the Yilan Line and the entire line was officially opened to traffic, and walking the Tamlan Ancient Trail entered history!
The mission of Tamlan Ancient Trail North has changed from a traffic trail to a more important mission of historical preservation, ancient exploration, outing and outing…
We can use the northeast corner station of the Taiwan Railways train to complete the hiking on the northeast corner of Tamlan Ancient Trail North Road and the northeast corner train station trail.
Among them, the key stations are: Houtong, Mudan, Shuangxi, Gongliao,
We can choose two or three stops and alternately walk back and forth. It’s exciting just thinking about it and it must be very interesting!
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Tamlan Ancient Road North
Mudan River and Pinglin River merge into Shuangxi
Bat Mountain, Changtan Mountain, and Shuangxi accompany you all the way!
Hike the beautiful Peony Bay on the Northeast Point Railway Station Trail
Hike the beautiful Peony Town on the train station trail in the northeast corner
Hiking on the railway station trail in the northeast corner, the beautiful Peony Town has the Sandiaoling Bike Trail.
Hike the beautiful Peony Bay on the Northeast Point Railway Station Trail
Hike the beautiful Peony Town on the train station trail in the northeast corner
[Traffic information]
[Guide to the long trail in the northeast corner]
- Caoling Ancient Road in the Northeast Corner
- Taoyuan Valley Trail in the Northeast Corner
Google map:
Caoling Historic Trail
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HdB9EqXJeyRqm5wu8
Google map:
Taoyuan Valley Trail
228 Gongliao District, New Taipei City
03 978 0727
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G4tm23w5nGb5aSK87
[Guide to the long trail in the northeast corner and the connection of multiple trails]
- The connection of Jinzipi Ancient Road, Shumeikeng, Canguangliao and Diaoshan Ancient Road in the northeast corner
- Encounter with Ma Kai on the Tamlan Ancient Road in the northeast corner, Ma Kai’s missionary journey
- Hiking on the northeast corner railway station trail
- The connection of Jinzipi Ancient Road, Shumeikeng, Canguangliao and Diaoshan Ancient Road in the northeast corner
Google map:
Jinzipi Ancient Road
224 Ruifang District, New Taipei City
02 2497 2250
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uEJnXVq4bN1A4s3ZA
Shumeiping
Ruifang District, New Taipei City
https://maps.app.goo.gl/S2KS7GcUp66raU2u6
Diaoshan Trail
Unnamed Rd,, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224
02 2960 3456
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1wJsNZjoRTF7n8VbA
2. Encounter with Ma Kai on the Tamlan Ancient Road in the northeast corner, Ma Kai’s missionary journey
Taiwan Presbyterian Church Shuangxi Church
No. 52, Dongrong Street, Shuangxi District, New Taipei City 22744
02 2493 1204
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YFb6RSUikotzVRsk9
Ci Ren Palace
No. 13, Tianliaoyang Street, Gongliao District, New Taipei City 228
02 2494 1358
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oUsJN13JeeMkYgKz5
Hike the Northeast Point Train Station Trail
Houtong Station
No. 70, Chailiao Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eT5vJhdE9zt5w3jL8
Mudan Station
No. 159, Mudan Road, 227 Mudan Lane, Shuangxi District, New Taipei City
Sungai Station
No. 1, Chaoyang Street, Shuangxi District, New Taipei City 227
02 2493 2980
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHouVeBVWZR9LK319
Gongliao Station
228 Gongliao District, New Taipei City
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ca4edKxAgwbo1h1aA
We can use the northeast corner station of the Taiwan Railways train to complete the hiking on the northeast corner of Tamlan Ancient Trail North Road and the northeast corner train station trail.
Among them, the key stations are: Houtong, Mudan, Shuangxi, Gongliao,
We can choose two or three stops and alternately walk back and forth. It’s exciting just thinking about it and it must be very interesting!
Come to Taiwan and take a stroll along Tamlan Ancient Trail North Road and the long trail in the northeast corner!
Guide to the long trail in the northeastern corner of Taiwan (Part 1)
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