The Fengshan Trail in Yuanlin is a very popular hiking trail on the Bagua Mountain, located in the Baiguo Mountain Scenic Area of Yuanlin, Changhua, adjacent to the boundary of Nantou. The trail is lined with lush vegetation, creating a canopy that shades the path. The trail is approximately 2 kilometers long, with a wide and gentle slope, making it suitable for families with children to explore together.
Along the trail, wooden signs display many classical and interesting phrases, featuring special triple-character combinations, integrated idioms, and Taiwanese folk sayings. These phrases use unique Taiwanese pronunciation and metaphors to describe various situations in a humorous way. For example, "酒樓點心車" (a wine shop's dim sum cart) uses the scenario of pushing and pulling to describe passing the buck. Walking along the trail and contemplating these meanings can provide a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture, making it an ideal spot for families to learn while having fun.
During spring and summer, the mountain valley is filled with snow-white oil tree flowers, adding color to the lush greenery. The gentle breeze blows, and the petals fall, creating a beautiful scene that resembles snowfall. The annual "Four-Month Snow" attracts nearly 200,000 visitors to admire the flowers. Along the trail, several observation decks are set up for rest and relaxation. The Yuanlin Lion Pavilion not only offers a close-up view of the flowers but also provides a great vantage point to take in the panoramic view of the city.
Occasionally, visitors can see rural scenery such as lychee orchards and pineapple fields. The wooden signs with literary phrases add a cultural touch to the trail. During spring and summer, the trail becomes a iconic spot for oil tree flowers in Changhua, often hosting events like the Hakka Oil Tree Flower Festival. This trail is not only a place for hiking and leisure but also a trail with a rich artistic atmosphere.