Tengshan Trail

The Yuanlin Tengshan Trail is a very popular hiking path on Bagua Mountain, located in the Baiguoshan Scenic Area of Yuanlin, Changhua, adjacent to the Nantou border. The path is lush with vegetation, and trees provide ample shade. It is approximately 2 kilometers long, wide, and gently sloped, making it suitable for family outings. Wooden signs along the way feature many classic and interesting texts, including special 'three-stacked characters,' compound characters that combine idioms, and Taiwanese Hokkien allegorical sayings (xiēhòuyǔ). These sayings use Taiwanese Hokkien's unique phonetics and metaphors to describe various situations in a humorous way. For example, 'dim sum cart in a restaurant' (酒樓點心車) uses the scenario of pushing things back and forth to symbolize shirking responsibility. As you walk the trail and ponder these meanings, you will gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese Hokkien culture. It is suitable for families to visit together, offering both education and entertainment.