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Dakeng (traditional Chinese: 大坑,Hanyu Pinyin: dàkēng) is the area that contains most of the mountain region ofBeitun District,Taichung,Taiwan.
Dakeng also boasts a variety of mountain biking and hiking trails. These trails are managed by theTaichung City Government. A total of 10 hiking trails exist. Each trail varies in difficulty in ascent and descent; 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 are composed of log steps throughout much of the trail with ropes on both sides to help support hikers.
Dakeng is also home to theGuanyin Temple on Guanyin Mountain located nearCentral Taiwan University of Science and Technology (CTUST)[1] on Bu Zi Road.[citation needed] The mountain is a popular hiking trail that takes about twenty minutes to hike to the top. The top of Guanyin Mountain offers a good view of theBeitun District.
