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Dakeng Scenic Area - Mountain Trail Guide The Dakeng Scenic Area is an important recreational space for Taichung residents, serving as both a spiritual retreat and a fitness destination for hikers. It is also a popular tourist attraction in central Taiwan, where groups of enthusiasts and families can often be seen enjoying the scenery, making it a shared backyard for the people of Taichung. The area is most famous for its 14 mountain trails. Trails 1 to 8 were opened in the early 1970s, constructed according to the natural terrain of Dakeng Mountain and its intersecting streams, with the highest elevation reaching 859 meters at Toulian Mountain. Trail 9 was opened in December 2005, Trail 10 was completed in March 2008, and Trail 9-1 was completed in November 2013. **Trail 10 Details:** - **Length:** Approximately 1.2 kilometers, suitable for outdoor education and family outings. - **Trailhead:** Located directly across from the Buku Parking Lot along the Beiku Road, continuing straight until reaching the Jiujing Bridge. - **Features:** This trail includes five distinct sections: a bamboo forest path, a longing forest trail, a nine-layer wisteria area, a "goddess taro" ecological zone, and steep cliffs. The trail is rich in ecological diversity, with informational signs provided at each section. The path consists of wooden plank pathways, natural dirt roads, and wooden staircases. Resting pavilions and viewing platforms are also available for visitors to relax. **Emergency Contacts:** - Dongshan Police Station: No. 30, Section 2, Dongshan Road, TEL: 04-22392713 - Taichung Rescue Association: No. 151-2, Section 2, Dongshan Road, TEL: 04-22110022 **Camping Inquiries:** - Zhongzheng Campground Phone: 04-22390685