Ruanqiao Thousand-Year Old Trail — The "Ruanqiao Thousand-Year Old Trail" was originally built because Han Chinese settlers were developing the area. When the Shangping River flooded, making transportation impossible, they used readily available materials, specifically rattan, to construct a temporary bridge.

Ruanqiao Thousand-Year Old Trail. The "Ruanqiao Thousand-Year Old Trail" was originally built because Han Chinese settlers were developing the area. When the Shangping River flooded, making transportation impossible, they used readily available materials, specifically rattan, to construct a temporary bridge. The "Ruanqiao Thousand-Year Old Trail" was originally built because Han Chinese settlers were developing the area. When the Shangping River flooded, making transportation impossible, they used readily available materials, specifically rattan, to construct a temporary bridge for passage. This bridge remained usable for ten years, hence the local people named it Ruanqiao (Soft Bridge). In April and May, white tung blossoms bloom, and the trail boasts beautiful forest scenery. The Ruanqiao community has excellent firefly conservation, and during the annual firefly season, visitors can admire the beautiful starry night sky dotted with twinkling lights. Address: 新竹縣竹東鎮東峰路551號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Hsinchu County