Xitou Day Tour: Dalun Mountain Tea Garden, Dexing Waterfall & Shima Park (Departure from Taichung City) | Nantou, Taiwan

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- Itinerary Information -

• Departure time: 07:30 (The exact pick-up time and location will be notified by a dedicated person the day before)
• Meeting Point: Hotels near Taichung Train Station, hotels near Fengjia Business District, Taichung High Speed Rail Station
  
• Return time: 18:30 - 19:00
• Duration: Approximately 11-12 hours
• Departure date: According to the calendar of each plan
• Return trip information: Hotels near Taichung Train Station, hotels near Fengjia Business District, and Taichung High Speed Rail Station
• Depending on the season and itinerary, you can enjoy ginkgo/maple leaves/cherry blossoms (please note that the scenery will vary depending on the season)
• Guide language: Chinese/English
• Itinerary Details:
  
  
  
• [Plan A] One-Day Tour to Shanlinxi, Nantou
  
  - 07:30 Depart from Taichung
  - Heya 7-11 store supply
  - Drive around the Twelve Zodiac Bends
  - Forget-Me-Not Forest (60 minutes)
  - Shanlinxi Forest Ecological Park (120 minutes)
  - Bamboo Pavilion Coffee｜Afternoon Tea
  - Matsubayashi-cho Yokai Village Shopping District
  - Zhushan Zinan Temple
  - 18:30 - 19:00 Return to Taichung
  
  ＊In case of traffic congestion due to long holidays or special festivals, we will arrange to stop at Monster Village depending on the traffic conditions on that day. Please be advised. Thank you＊
  

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• [Plan B] One-Day Tour to Xitou, Nantou
  
  - 07:30 Depart from Taichung
  - Dalun Mountain Tea Garden
  - Ginkgo Forest
  - Dexing Waterfall
  - Dried tofu flavor
  - Lin Shuangwen's Secret Realm of Mengzong's Bamboo Forest
  - Shima Park
  - Zi Nan Palace
  - 18:30 - 19:00 Return to Taichung
  
  
  
  

— Attractions Introduction —

• Shanlinxi Forest Resort's primary access is via the Shanlinxi Highway. The 17-kilometer Shanlinxi Highway features 180-degree curves, each named after one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. Each turn offers a wider view, a hallmark of this stretch of highway.
  
  
• Forget-Me-Not Forest: At first glance, the Forget-Me-Not Forest is a scene of straight, dark fir trees standing or leaning in the swamp. The calm water reflects the trees and the sky, and the unpredictable weather of the mountainous region further enhances the beauty of this place. On clear days, the fir trees stand tall against a clear blue sky, while the shadows of white clouds drift across the water. The tranquil atmosphere of the forest invites one to forget everyday worries. On cloudy days, fog often lingers, adding a mysterious veil to the forest, making it appear even more profound and hazy.
  
  
• Shanlinxi Forest Ecological Park is located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, with an average summer temperature of only 20 degrees Celsius. Shanlinxi River flows year-round, and the area is surrounded by dense forests, verdant mountains, and a blend of green water and nature. Recreational facilities designed to capitalize on the natural beauty of the landscape offer visitors a refreshing experience, whether in early spring, midsummer, cool autumn, or the cold winter.
  
  
• Songlin Town Monster Village is a small shopping district near the entrance to Xitou Forest Recreation Area. It's a relatively new Japanese-style shopping street. While small, it's incredibly well-designed and engaging. The deeper you go into Songlin Town, the more Japanese-style and charming the scenery becomes, creating a feeling of being transported to another world.
  
  
• The Dalun Mountain Observation Deck stands at an altitude of 1,250 to 1,500 meters. Following the scenic trail up to the Guanwu Pavilion, a vast expanse of tea fields and ginkgo trees unfolds before your eyes, offering panoramic views of the five counties and cities in central Taiwan. Furthermore, the Dalun Mountain sea of clouds in winter is truly breathtaking! The misty, wispy clouds encircling the mountaintops evoke a sense of mystery, while on sunny days, they feel like a soft, cozy bed, full of childlike charm.
  
  
• The Dexing Waterfall Xiaobantian Twin Waterfalls include Zhulin and Dexing Waterfalls. They are located on the industrial road of Zhulin Village in Xiaobantian. Enter from Tianwei Lane and drive about 15 minutes to reach directly. The waterfall is towering and the water is gurgling. The waterfall has two layers, the upper layer has a slow flow speed, and then rushes down through the gap at the edge of the pool, forming a turbulent lower waterfall with a height of about 3 stories. The whole waterfall is one static and one dynamic, one slow and one fast, presenting a stark contrast but harmonious scene.
  
  
• Shima Park's endless sea of pink blossoms has sparked a wave of romantic cherry blossom viewing! Come enjoy the flowers, bamboo, and de-stress! A short half day of beauty awaits your discovery.
  
  
• The Changyuan Canal, a secret haven in the Lin Shuangwen Mengzong Bamboo Forest, boasts crystal-clear waters where fish and shrimp can be seen swimming. Constructed by the Soil and Water Conservation Bureau, it offers visitors a prime recreational spot in the most natural setting of the mountain forest. Strolling along the canal, visitors will be greeted by lush greenery and the sound of gurgling water. The canal is equipped with parking lots, wooden plank roads, walking trails, and interpretive signage. Passing through the lush greenery and Mengzong bamboo forest, you'll arrive at the ancient battlefield of Lin Shuangwen's final battle. To allow future generations to remember the heroic anti-Qing struggle, residents have placed an unfinished chess game alongside the trail as a commemoration.