[2025 Taichung Attraction] Travel Guide for Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area (Updated Jun)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Originally, when we checked out of our family trip, we wanted to invite everyone to go to the Baxianshan National Forest Recreation Area, because the recreation area is only a few kilometers away from the clubhouse where we were staying in Guguan. But in the end, no one wanted to go because we might have to climb a mountain, and we didn’t exercise much, so our family of four had to go by ourselves. It turned out that we came to the right place. In fact, the mountain road was not as easy to climb as we had imagined. Although there were stairs, the altitude was not very high. There was a paddling pool under the amusement area where children could play water games. A little further down there is a large platform. Standing on the platform, you can overlook the mountains in front and the waterfall formed by the sand-blocking bridge. There is a nature education center next to the first parking lot, which also contains some introductions to ecology. If you don’t want to walk up the stairs, you can drive to the second parking lot to save some energy as you will need to climb some stairs later. There are some scenic spots to visit along the way as you go up the stairs. It is very suitable for the whole family to experience and understand the forest ecology near Guguan. Before the end of the year, everyone will have one free entry to any national forest recreation area in Taiwan, so if you are planning to visit these forest recreation areas, you should seize the opportunity. (20201122)

🕰️Opening hours: 0800-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Clean and comfortable, plenty of parking spaces 💰Average consumption: 150 (ticket price) + 100 (parking and cleaning fee) 💞Recommended reasons: If you don’t want to climb the ancient trail, the park can be completed in about 4 hours. The air is fresh and the various small attractions are actually quite easy to walk to. It is very suitable for children or friends who are less likely to climb mountains. (A small sense of satisfaction from achieving a goal🤣 - I highly recommend bringing your own snacks up the mountain, and you can eat at the pavilion after the hike. There is also a cold spring area, which is perfect for parents to bring their children to play in the water. (But the water is really, really cool, so you still have to pay attention to the water temperature to avoid catching a cold! - The overall transportation is most convenient. There are three parking lots in the park, which are easy to park. It is recommended to enter the park at 8 o'clock. Since the park is not big, it is better to enter after 10 o'clock. There will be tour buses carrying the elderly to exercise. When there are too many people, the whole mountain will seem full of people, which makes it less relaxing and healing. #TaichungAttractions #BaxianshanForestRecreationArea #Parent-childItinerary

Transportation guide: Drive by yourself Must-visit attractions: Guguan Hot Springs Recommended hotel: Guguan Izu Hot Springs Hotel Must-eat food: Sturgeon Shopping guide: Quinoa steamed buns made by the indigenous people of Songhe Tribe

Address: Heping District, Taichung City Features: As the altitude is about 8,000 feet, it was originally named "Baqian Mountain", but later it was renamed "Baxian Mountain" because it was more elegant. It takes about 8 hours to go back and forth at a hiking pace (faster 😅), and the slope in the first half of the trail is steep, so my family, including the elderly and children, could not go. Therefore, I just walked around before and after the entrance to the mountain. It was comfortable to walk in the shade of the trees, and the scenery was very green and lush. Rating: 8 #GuguanSevenHeroes #Baxianshan #Shade #Taichung #climb mountains #Hiking

Yesterday, the whole family went out to the largest green lung of Guguan, the Baxianshan Forest. "Forest + valley + cherry blossoms + water" is packed in one package, super healing! As soon as you step into the forest, you will first walk along the Tianlai Trail. The cool stream water and the pavilion foot bath pool will make you feel refreshed. Then you will shuttle through the bamboo forest, pine forest, and cherry blossom forest. The Xiaoshenmu Trail is easy to explore, suitable for parents and children, and elders to walk and stop. We also went to the waterfall viewing platform next to Jinghai Temple to take pictures of the waterfall and stream. The cherry blossom season is more like coming to a miniature mountain wonderland, which is an excellent background for IG's imperfect scenery. If you have time, you might as well challenge the main peak trail of Baxianshan. Although it takes about 8 hours, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yushan and Dabajian Mountain after walking to the ridgeline, which is super worth it. 🌼 Master the core highlights at once 1. Tianlai Trail + Water Pool Starting from the tourist service center, take the Tianlai Trail and meander along the Shiwen River. The water is clear and you can see the bottom. You can also step on the cool water and soak your feet in the water area, which will cool your body and mind. 2. Wild Stream Waterfall Viewing + Ecological Classroom Check in along the bamboo forest trail, pine forest, and cherry forest. I couldn't help but be attracted by the cold cherry blossoms and take photos. There is also the Wild Stream Waterfall Viewing Platform and the century-old shrine ruins next to Jinghai Temple, which are all super forest adventures. 3. Xiaoshenmu and Main Peak Challenge Only 1 km away, you can see the tall giant trees in the coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest on the Xiaoshenmu Trail. It is a natural healing station for forest lovers. If you like challenges, you can walk up the main peak trail of Baxian Mountain to overlook the Yushan Mountain Range. It is estimated to take 8 hours to complete the whole journey. 4. Four-season theme tour • Early spring: cherry blossoms bloom, pink against the green bamboo forest  • Summer: cool stream water, swimming in the pool is super cool  • Tung oil season: May is golden and white, as romantic as snow  🚗 Transportation, tickets and information tips • Tickets: weekdays $100 / weekends $150 (half-price $75)  • Opening hours: 07:00-17:00, remember to enter the park before 15:00  • Transportation: Drive along the Central Cross-Island Highway and then turn to the forest road, or take the high-speed rail/Taiwan Railway to Taichung and transfer to Fengyuan Bus No. 269 to Baxianshan Station  • Facilities: Pool, Rolling Stone Waterfall Observation Deck, barrier-free trail, visitor center, camping/cabin accommodation 📌 Tips: • Start early to check the water area/photo spot • The temperature in the mountains changes greatly, remember to wear onion-style clothes, non-slip shoes + hats • The trail is gentle and there are also challenging routes, control the itinerary according to your physical strength • There are many people on holidays, and the weekday tour will be more leisurely #5月好去处2025

Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area is located in Heping District, Taichung City, and is renowned for its magnificent natural scenery and rich forest resources. Every spring, the cherry blossom trees in the park bloom, adding a touch of romantic pink to this pristine forest. Unlike typical urban cherry blossom viewing spots, the cherry blossoms in Basianshan intertwine with towering cedar trees and dense bamboo groves, creating a unique visual appeal. Additionally, the area boasts well-maintained hiking trails and ecological education facilities, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers to explore. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, and if you're lucky, you might spot Formosan macaques or Reeves's muntjacs roaming through the forest. Due to its higher elevation, the climate is pleasant and cool, even in spring, so it's advisable to bring a light jacket. Whether you enjoy hiking or simply want to relax and admire the flowers, Basianshan is an excellent choice.

Tickets for Baxianshan Forest Recreation Area are 100! Friends in Taichung City 10, very suitable for their own strength training to build a body of muscles

#September2024 A walk in the forest is therapeutic, the Shiwen River is gurgling, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. It is very suitable for a walk. Monkeys and colorful birds can occasionally be seen in the trees, chirping along the way. The mixed forest of coniferous and broad-leaved trees is suitable for interpretive activities. The layout of the sales department in the visitor center is very beautiful and the products are very rich, it is worth a visit.

#Taiwan Local Tour Guguan, a holy land of hot springs, although it is summer now, it is still very comfortable to soak in hot springs in the mountains at this time, and feel the phytoncides in the deep mountains. The forest trails in Baxian Mountain are more suitable for relaxation. The primitive forest tells the value of Taiwan’s early logs! Take a relaxing trip to the deep history

I saw a friend climbing Baxian Mountain on Facebook and thought it was beautiful. It just so happened that I had the opportunity to visit Baxian Mountain recently. It is a national forest recreation area and a paradise for mountain birds. The ecology is very diverse, with the beautiful Shiwen River, cherry blossom forest, tung oil forest and bamboo forest. You can walk to the top and climb the stairs to the top of the Seven Heroes of Guguan. There is Baxian Mountain with an altitude of 2,366 meters! However, it takes 8 hours to go back and forth and we climbed 1,400 meters, so we just gave up. XDD There are many bamboo forests in the park, mainly bamboos of the genus Phyllostachys and Phyllostachys sibiricum As we walked, we also met a group of monkeys coming down the mountain(?) We saw very small little macaques, so cute (They may become super annoying when they grow up) The visitor center of Baxian Mountain has a lot of historical and ecological information (In the past, Baxian Mountain was listed as one of the three major forests in Taiwan, along with Alishan and Taiping Mountain) There are also insect specimens on the second floor to learn about the creatures around Baxian Mountain I think it is very suitable for bringing children to visit! Go down from the visitor center to the viewing platform of Shiwen Creek. You can see a small waterfall. There are jagged rocks in the creek. White and gray-green rocks are arranged irregularly. The water is very clear and it is very comfortable to sit on the chair! Baxianshan National Forest Recreation Area Address: No. 200-8, Section 1, Dongguan Road, Heping District, Taichung City Time: 07:00-17:00 #ayuPlay Taichung #TaichungTourism #Taichung #Taichung Attractions #Baxianshan #Taiwanese Macaques #Cabin #Mountain Climbing #Taichung Day Tour #Family Attractions #Dating Attractions #Nature #Local Tours #Good Places for Parents and Children #Resident Writers #travel

The branch line just before Guguan goes to Baxianshan Forest Recreation Area. It is a quiet spot with not many people around, and is a good place for taking a walk and stretching your muscles. The most impressive thing is Shiwen Creek. The water is clear and it tastes really sweet when you bring it home to make tea.