墨硯山步道 - Miaoli County

The trail is flat and easy to walk, mainly stairs, and the road is somewhat shaded by trees. However, it is recommended to use a parasol or a hat when the sun is shining. The parking part is not much at the entrance of the trail. stop.

There are only two parking spaces on the Moyan Mountain Trail at the entrance of the trail. There are signs to guide you to the nearby Qudong Palace for parking and there are toilets. Although the trail is not long, about 500 meters, the slope is steep, and the stairs are well done. It is not easy to walk. It will be tiring, a small part can be shaded by trees, and most of them are exposed to the sun. At noon, climbing the mountain is sweaty and panting. The platform on the top of the mountain is empty and there is no sunshade. The view is really wide, not only looking down at the city. The highway network in the district is very beautiful, and Wangyuan Mountain is also a beautiful picture. No wonder everyone says it is a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset.

There are a few parking spaces under the mountain (not many) It is recommended to lead to Qudong Palace, stop there, and there is also a toilet (but please show your ethics) Walk to the trail entrance within 10 minutes. The trail is short and easy, it may only take an hour to go back and forth Nice view from the mountain There is a place to sit on the viewing platform! There are not many people on weekends, it's a small secret place hahaha

near head house interchange Navigate directly to Qudong Palace and you will see the trailhead on the road before you arrive Cars can be parked in front of Qudong Palace and there are public toilets for convenience Walking and climbing can be completed in 1-2 hours The first half to the triangle point are all stairs, so you can walk neatly. When you reach the top, you can see the city of Miaoli in the distance, and the other side can see the beautiful scenery of Mount Jiali. It is recommended to take the O-shaped route down the mountain. There is a sign for Moyan Mountain near the top of the mountain. The second half is the original mountain road, so be careful with your feet Access to an unfinished park with an observation deck It's a pity I didn't go to that viewing platform this time. Drop by the mountain, a single route, pass through ordinary people, it is recommended not to disturb Domestic and wild dogs Walk along the route, you won't get lost, there is a map reference at the foot of the mountain, you can circle back to Qudong Palace, the route is about 3 kilometers, and the altitude is 150 meters. Sparsely populated, suitable for small outings to discover new secrets

Moyan Mountain is located in the Jieshan Mountains of Gongguan Township and Touwu Township in Miaoli County, with an altitude of 157 meters. Because the top of the mountain is flat and square, it looks like an inkstone from a distance, so it is called "Moyanshan", which is also like a tray for serving dishes. Therefore, it is also called "Tuopan Mountain"; it is also the first one of the "Three Pinnacles" among the eight scenic spots in Miaoli (the second one is "Bajiaowei Mountain" and the third one is "Jali Mountain"), and the north and main peaks of Moyan Mountain , Nanfeng hills are continuous, and the peaks are shaped like pen racks, also known as "Bijia Mountain". The total length of the Moyan Mountain Trail is about 400 meters. The entire trail is a gentle slope composed of stone slabs. It is wide and easy to walk. The trees along the way are verdant. The main plants are arrow bamboo forest, tea tree, acacia tree, citrus tree and low-altitude shrubs. , grass and flowers, etc., the ecology is more abundant and diverse, and there are various insects and birds inhabiting. Listening to the calls of five-colored birds on the road has a unique flavor. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the viewing platform. When approaching the top of the mountain, there will be left and right indicators. The left is the Moyan Mountain Ancient Road, and the right is the viewing platform. The hinterland of the top of the mountain is very wide, with the Moyanshan Dashi landmark and rest seats, with a wide field of vision, overlooking the city of Miaoli, overlooking the Zhongshan Expressway and Houlongxi, and it is also a good place to enjoy the sunrise, sunset and night scenes. Transportation: Search "Moyan Mountain Trail" or "Qudong Palace" on Google map. Driving information: National Highway No. 1 → 125 Touwu Interchange → Taiwan Line 13 to Miaoli → Miao Line 25 → Feifeng Road → Moyan Mountain Trail → Drive about 1.1 kilometers and turn left through the expressway culvert towards Qudong Village → Go towards Qudong Palace and you will see the trail entrance. Parking: There is a notice board at the entrance of the trail. Please park your car at the parking lot in front of Qudong Palace, about 200 meters away.