As Yangmingshan in Taipei, Da Keng Scenic Area is the backyard of Taichung City. It is a mountain area with convenient traffic, and has different views in four seasons. There are 8 hiking trails, full length 18,000 meters and at the altitude from 300 to 859 meters. Each of them has its feature and natural environment, among the trails, the fifth one would lead to the mountain top. You may enjoy maple views in autumn, hot spring in winter, fruit garden like lichee and citrus are situated here in Da Keng Scenic Area. As the development of Da Keng Hot Spring, Da Keng Scenic Area now has some cafes and dyehouses, also a camping field, amusement parks and leisure farms, offers various choices for tourists.

Area of 3,300 hectares, Da Keng Scenic Area is the biggest urban scenic area in Taiwan. You may plan a half-day or one-day tour in Da Keng and its neighbor attractions like Taichung Metropolitan Park, Taichung Port , Tunghai University and so on.

For more information on Da Keng Scenic Area, please visit http://english.tccg.gov.tw/leisure.php?page=leisure_shop&cate=142&pid=131