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Dashibi Mountain

Updated:2024-04-15
Popularity
807
At the 38.5-km marker of Provincial Highway 11
Fun activities
  • Follow along Dashibi Trail at ease
  • Hike up to the top to overlook the boundless Pacific Ocean
  • Enjoy the coastal geology of Jiqi area
Feature
  • Unique coastal landforms
    Unique coastal landforms
    The long coastline of the East Coast is rich in landscape. At Hualien's Jiqi Beach, as the Baliwan formation here is a relatively soft sand and shale formation, under years of differential erosion by ocean currents, the terrain is sunken inwards to form a bay. With waves and coastal currents carrying sand and gravels that piled up on the beach, a sandy beach is formed. The gray sandy beach of Jiqi has become a great spot for enjoying the water in summer. In contrast, behind the bay is a coastal terrace, with hard volcanic breccia in its north and south. This spot has become a geology classroom for appreciating the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.
Details

Dashibi Mountain is located at the southern end of Jiqi Beach Recreation Area. It is a hill that protrudes from the coastline. As the landform is mostly huge rocks, the part protruding from the coast looks like a nose and the shape of the mountain also resembles the back of a turtle. Therefore, it is called "Dashibi" (big stone nose) Mountain or "Guian" (turtle hut) Mountain.
鳥瞰大石鼻山
Dashibi Mountain Trail was built by the East Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters along the mountain here, with a total length of 750 meters. There are entrances/exits at the north and south ends, as well as public toilets and parking lots. The hiking trail is well planned, with mileage indicators and pavilions along the way. Most of the steps are made of wood and stone, with reasonable run and rise, making the trail easy to walk. The whole hike can be completed in less than an hour. On a good day, when walking along the trail, you can see pastures, ailanthus-like prickly ash (Zanthoxylum ailanthoides), orange jasmine, and wild lilies. The trail is great for observing the wildlife and geology. At the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the panorama of Provincial Highway 11, Jiqi Beach, and the Pacific Ocean. There are also pavilions where hikers can take a break. This ecological trail is great for a family outing.
大石鼻步道

Information
Open Time
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  • Sunday:00:00 – 23:59
  • Monday:00:00 – 23:59
  • Tuesday:00:00 – 23:59
  • Wednesday:00:00 – 23:59
  • Thursday:00:00 – 23:59
  • Friday:00:00 – 23:59
  • Saturday:00:00 – 23:59
Facilities
  • Parking lot
  • Toilets
  • View Point
  • Trail
Remind
Park at Jiqi Recreation Area parking lot
Remind
1. Please be mindful of trail maintenance. Avoid forced entry during construction.
2. Since the trail is in a natural environment, pay attention to weather change when visiting.