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The Shuilian Cave Trail is located next to the Lion Mountain Visitor Center. The trail is not long and has a gentle slope, offering a unique landscape that's perfect for people of all ages to enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and forests. As you enter the Shuilian Cave Trail, you'll feel like you're entering a world of its own, with the sounds of insects and birds, and the scenery of lush greenery and towering trees, which is in stark contrast to the road nearby. Following the staircase down, a massive rock cave comes into view - this is the Shuilian Cave, the largest natural rock cave on Lion Head Mountain. It's named after the spring water flowing down from the rock wall above, which resembles a curtain of water at the entrance of the cave. Inside the Shuilian Cave is a century-old temple - the Fanyin Temple. In 1902, Master Wei Kai discovered the Shuilian Cave and built a temple inside, primarily dedicated to Sakyamuni. Due to the nearby sound of flowing water, which is like the chanting of Buddhist scriptures, the temple is named Fanyin Temple. It's the northernmost and lowest-altitude temple on Lion Head Mountain, and the only temple that's not built in a traditional temple style. On the other side of the Shuilian Cave railing, you can see fish like the Mandarin fish and Taiwanese stone fish swimming in the clear and transparent stream, as well as dragonflies, birds, and other creatures inhabiting the area, making it a real paradise. You can enjoy such a rich spiritual and physical feast in a short journey, so why not plan a leisurely trip to Lion Mountain with the nearby Shuilian Bridge Trail and Tengping Ancient Trail?