Dakeng

Dakeng

Dakeng (traditional Chinese: 大坑, Hanyu Pinyin: dàkēng) is the area that contains most of the mountain region of Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. Within these mountains is the Guguan Hot Spring, a famous recreational spot. It is located at the starting point of east-west cross express way, 48 kilometers from Fengyuan.

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History

Guguan Hot Spring was first discovered around the year 1907, and was originally called Meiji Hot Spring, because it was said that the Japanese Meiji Emperor had gone there before and afterwards had a son. So it is also famous for helping people to have a son back then.

After the major earthquake on September 21, 1999, a second hot spring containing sodium bicarbonate was discovered near the first.

Guanyin Mountain

Dakeng is also home to the Guanyin Temple on Guanyin Mountain located near Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology (CTUST)[1] on Bu Zi Road.[citation needed] The mountain is a popular hiking trail that takes about twenty minutes to hike to the top. The top of Guanyin Mountain offers a good view of the Beitun District. At the base of the mountain is the Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology.

Bike/hiking trails

Dakeng also boasts a variety of mountain bike and hiking trails. These trails are managed by the Taichung City Government. A total of 9 hiking trails exist. Each trail varies in difficulty in ascent and descent; however, none pose any danger to beginners.

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