Smarakus Giant Trees Trail. Smarakus Giant Trees Trail, Atayal Secret Path, Thousand-Year Red Cypress, Romantic Cherry Blossom Garden. A must-do hike when you visit the Smarakus community in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County. Smarakus Giant Trees Trail, Atayal Secret Path, Thousand-Year Red Cypress, Romantic Cherry Blossom Garden. A must-do hike when you visit the Smarakus community in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, is the Giant Trees Trail, hailed as "God's Green Sanctuary." This forest trail, approximately 5.3 kilometers long, not only connects the magnificent scenery of thousand-year-old red cypress trees but also transforms into a romantic path adorned with blooming cherry blossoms in spring, leaving visitors in awe. Starting from the community, a gentle uphill walk of about 10 minutes leads to the trailhead. The trail winds through dense bamboo forests, primeval forest paths, and gravel slopes, passing rest stops like the Maple Leaf Pavilion as it ventures deeper into the mountains, ultimately reaching the majestic giant tree ecological area. Among the many red cypress giant trees, the "Old Master" is the most striking. This red cypress, over two thousand years old, has a massive trunk that requires twenty people to encircle. Its towering form pierces the sky, exuding an ancient power in its stillness, a natural landmark that can awe the soul. During a spring visit, cherry blossoms bloom along the trail, especially in the "Cherry Blossom Garden" at approximately 2.3 kilometers, where branches are laden with flowers like clouds and mist, forming a romantic cherry blossom tunnel. Strolling through the sea of pink and white blossoms feels like stepping into a poetic painting, a dreamlike secret realm for photography and flower-viewing enthusiasts. It is worth mentioning that Smarakus Giant Trees...
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