Dakeng

Dakeng (traditional Chinese: 大坑, Hanyu Pinyin: dàkēng) is an area that contains most of the mountain region of Beitun District in Taichung, Taiwan.

Hiking and biking trails

Dakeng boasts a variety of mountain biking and hiking trails, which are managed by the Taichung City Government. A total of ten hiking trails exist, varying in difficulty, with trails 6–10 being more flat and suitable for beginners, while trails 1–5 are more vertical and pose more of a challenge. Trails 1–5 include sections with log steps, with ropes on both sides to help support hikers.

Guanyin Mountain

Dakeng is home to the Guanyin Temple on Guanyin Mountain,[1][2] located near Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, on Bu Zi Road. The mountain peak offers a view of Beitun District.

See also

References

  1. ^ "South Guanyin Mountain (南觀音山)". taiwantrailsandtales.com. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Dakeng Hiking Trail No.6 (Renovating)". taichung.gov.tw. 12 January 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.

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