Dakeng (traditional Chinese: 大坑, Hanyu Pinyin: dàkēng) is an area that contains most of the mountain region of Beitun District in Taichung, Taiwan.
Hiking and biking trails
Dakeng boasts a variety of mountain biking and hiking trails, which are managed by the Taichung City Government. A total of ten hiking trails exist, varying in difficulty, with trails 6–10 being more flat and suitable for beginners, while trails 1–5 are more vertical and pose more of a challenge. Trails 1–5 include sections with log steps, with ropes on both sides to help support hikers.
Guanyin Mountain
Dakeng is home to the Guanyin Temple on Guanyin Mountain,12 located near Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, on Bu Zi Road. The mountain peak offers a view of Beitun District.
References
References
- "South Guanyin Mountain (南觀音山)". taiwantrailsandtales.com. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- "Dakeng Hiking Trail No.6 (Renovating)". taichung.gov.tw. 12 January 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.