Xitou [3] Forest Trails, Nantou, TW. (台灣南投溪頭 [3] 森林步道)

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Today’s itinerary: Forest Shower Trail + Ginkgo Trail • 本日行程：森林浴步道 + 銀杏步道

The starting point of the Forest Shower Trail is next to the Youth Activity Center. 森林浴步道起點就在青年活動中心旁邊

Introduction to Xitou Xitou, officially known as Xitou Nature Education Area (溪頭自然教育園區) is a forested nature park in Nantou County Taiwan. The park includes a forest sky-walk, bamboo forests, forest experiments, over 70 species of bird, and a monster themed village. It is a great day trip for nature lovers and hikers, and a unique way to enjoy Taiwan's ecology. The annual average temperature is 17 degrees Celsius and it is usually five degrees cooler than down on the plains. The cool, refreshing climate and abundant plant, bird and insect life attract tens of thousands of people to Xitou each year to enjoy nature's gifts. Xitou Tourism Planning 1st day Taipei (HSR) → Taichung Wuri (TTBS) → Xitou (walking) → University Pond (walking) → Youth Activity Center (accommodation). 2nd day Breakfast → Forest Road hiking (Bamboo Cottage, Meadow area, Sky Walk, Giant Tree, Ginkgo Forest, Nursery...) → Youth Activity Center (accommodation). 3rd day Breakfast → Forest Shower Trail → Meadow Area → Ginkgo Trail → Xitou 2nd Entrance (TTSB) → Taichung Wuri (HSR) → Taipei. ※ High Speed Rail(HSR) ※ Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Bus (TTSB)

溪頭簡介 溪頭，正式名稱為溪頭自然教育園區，是台灣南投縣的森林自然公園。公園包括森林步道，竹林，森林實驗，超過70種鳥類以及以妖怪為主題的村莊。這裡是自然愛好者和健行者一日遊以及享受台灣生態獨特方式的理想地方。年平均氣溫為攝氏17度，通常比平地低5 度。涼爽，清新的氣候以及豐富的植物，鳥類和昆蟲生活，每年吸引成千上萬的人到溪頭享受大自然的恩賜。 • 溪頭旅遊規劃 • 第一天 • 台北 (高鐵) → 台中烏日 (台灣好行巴士) → 溪頭 2 號入口 (步行) → 大學池 (步行) → 青年活動中心 (住宿)。 • 第二天 • 早餐 → 林道健行 (竹廬、草坪區、空中走廊，神木、銀杏林、苗圃...)→ 青年活動中心 (住宿)。 • 第三天 • 早餐 → 森林浴步道 → 草坪區 → 銀杏步道 → 溪頭 2 號入口 (台灣好行巴士) → 台中烏日 (高鐵) → 台北。

Giant Tree 神木 Ginkgo Bridge 銀杏橋 Ginkgo Plantation Nursery Ginkgo Trail Sky Walk • 巴士站 • Bus Station • 第 2 入口 • 2nd entrance • Meadow • 草坪區 Forest Shower Trail 森林浴步道 University Pond • Forest Castle • Youth Activity Center Xitou Forest Shower Trail Map 溪頭森林浴步道路線圖

The starting point of the Forest Shower Trail and the Forest Exploration Area is at the same place. 森林浴步道與森林探索區的起點在同一地點。

The starting point of the Forest Shower Trail 森林浴步道起點

Starting platform of the Forest Exploration Area森林探索區起點平台

Noodle shop 麵館

Among all the trails in Xitou, the Forest Shower Trail is slightly more difficult. 在溪頭所有步道中，森林浴步道是比較有難度的。

Pass by the entrance gate of the Forest Exploration Area 路過森林探索區入口之門

The slope of the trail is slightly steep, and some sections of the road are not paved. 步道坡度略陡，部分路段沒有鋪面。

The original trails are close to nature. The cedar forests along the way are towering and very charming. 原始風貌的小徑，貼近自然。沿途柳杉林高聳，非常迷人。

The towering cedar forest exudes Phytoncide, the aroma is pleasant and healthy. 高聳柳杉林散發出芬多精，香氣怡人，有益健康。

There are many tree roots on the trail 步道上有許多樹根隆起

Walk on the trail to enjoy the baptism of greenshower. 走在步道上享受森林浴之洗禮

Hilltop rest pavilion 坡頂休憩涼亭

Start downhill 開始下坡

Three-way intersection: Go straight to Phoenix Forest Road and downhill is the Meadow Area. 三岔路口：直行通往鳳凰林道；下坡是草坪區。

Step down to the Meadow Area 下坡步向草坪區

Meadow Area 草坪區

Forest Shower Trail exit 森林浴步道出口

Across the Meadow Area 橫過草坪區

Restroom 洗手間 Photo from google Walk through the restroom of Meadow Area 穿過草坪區洗手間

Walk to Giant Tree Forest Road 借道神木林道

Turn into Ginkgo Trail 轉入銀杏步道

The Ginkgo Trail is only 0.5 km long. 銀杏步道全程長度僅有 0.5 公里

Ginkgo Trail Pavilion 銀杏步道涼亭

The whole journey is made of granite slabs, and the height difference is only 19 m, which makes it easy to walk. 全程由花崗石板鋪設而成，高度落差僅 19 公尺，平緩好走。

With the tall cedars and red cypresses around, walking on the trail feels cheerful and happy. 周圍高大的柳杉和紅檜，在步道行走感覺心情開朗，精神愉悅。

Giant Tree Forest Trail • 神木步道 Cross the Giant Tree Forest Trail 穿過神木步道

Xitou [3] Forest Trails, Nantou, TW. (台灣南投溪頭 [3] 森林步道)