Two-Day, One-Night Simakus, Hsinchu | Private charter car Tour of the Frog Rock Skywalk, Zhenxibao, and Hsinchu Attractions | Stay at Zhenxibao, Taigang | Group of 8 | Departs from Taipei/Hsinchu

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Itinerary Introduction

Day 1
Depart from Taipei Main Station East Gate 3 at 7:00 AM, depart from Hsinchu High Speed ​​Rail Station Exit 4 at 8:20 AM, arrive in Simakus at 11:20 AM, enjoy lunch (Western-style lunch box), Simakus Giant Trees (self-guided tour), Yaya Da Lao Ye Sacred Tree Trail, visit the Zhenxibao Xinguang Village, and enjoy dinner at the B&B

Day 2
Enjoy breakfast at the B&B, visit the Xinguang Tribe, Forest Elementary School, Zhenxibao Church, and the Xiuluan Battleship Rock Suspension Bridge. Enjoy lunch and visit the Frog Rock Skywalk (optional). Return to Hsinchu High Speed ​​Rail Station at 5:00 PM. Return to Taipei Main Station at 6:00 PM.

● During the cherry blossom season, the trip to Simakus may be changed to the second day. The attractions on the first and second days will be swapped, depending on the date when the Simakus pass is provided by the B&B.

-- Accommodation Information --

◆ Nashan B&B, Ririchun B&B, Xilike B&B, Ganghao Villa, if fully booked, will be changed to other B&Bs of the same level ◆ You are not able to specify the B&B, and must follow the staff's arrangements ◆ Tribe B&Bs are equipped with hair dryers. In response to environmental protection, it is recommended that you bring your own bath (hair) towels, facial cleanser, toothbrush, toothpaste, and slippers to reduce garbage in the mountains. The B&B only provides shower gel and shampoo.
◆ Masks are required in all public areas and tribes except private spaces. Please cooperate. Thank you. At the self-service bar, everyone must wear a mask when picking up their food and refrain from talking.

-- Attractions Introduction --

Battleship Rock & Battleship Rock Suspension Bridge: Located near Baishi Creek near Xiuluan, Battleship Rock stands in the valley. Its triangular shape, resembling a warship about to set sail, earned it the name "Battleship Rock." The Battleship Rock Suspension Bridge, approximately 60 meters long and featuring pillars emblazoned with Atayal motifs, was built in March 2015. It serves as a shortcut to the Kongxi Tribe and offers an excellent opportunity to admire the magnificent Battleship Rock and Kongxi Suspension Bridge up close. Walk across the bridge and admire the ship-shaped rock face, resembling a ship breaking through the waves. The natural beauty unfolds before your eyes.

Simakusi is an Atayal tribe located in the high mountains of Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, at approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. It belongs to Yufeng Village in Jianshi Township and is home to a diverse group of Atayal indigenous people. Due to its remote location, poor transportation, and long-standing lack of electricity, it was once known as the Dark Tribe, the deepest indigenous tribe in Taiwan. Later, the discovery of a sacred tree cluster sparked tourism development, and it has now become a major tourist destination. Known as the "Tribe of God," the area is renowned throughout Taiwan for its giant red cypress forest. The journey from the tribe to the primeval forest takes about two hours. Once there, you'll see a giant sacred tree known as the "Big Lord of the Sacred Trees." Approximately 2,500 years old, it measures 20.5 meters in circumference and stands approximately 35 meters tall. Its distinctive "human"-shaped trunk has attracted significant attention, and the discovery of the sacred trees has made it a popular Furusato for cypress trees.

- YAYA Giant Tree (YaYa Qparung)
Simakusi is famous throughout Taiwan for its giant red cypress forest. Here, you'll see a giant sacred tree known as "Big Lord," approximately 2,500 years old, with a circumference of 20.5 meters and a height of approximately 35 meters. Its most distinctive feature is its human-like shape, resembling a gentle mother, opening her arms to embrace her children who have come to visit the mountains, awaiting their arrival and hearing the sounds of the forest. It's said that when the Japanese invaded, the Simakusi people sought refuge here, hence the name "Yaya," meaning mother, in gratitude for its protection. (The Giant Tree Trail is approximately 5.2 kilometers long, and a 10.4-kilometer round trip hike takes between 4.5 and 5 hours.)

The Frog Rock Skywalk, the only skywalk in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, perfectly captures the pristine beauty of nature, offering a chance to connect with the forest and enjoy a forest bathing experience. Besides the frog-shaped rock, the most striking feature is the tempered glass "Skywalk (also known as the Rainbow Bridge)" and "Transparent Observation Deck" at the end of the trail. Below is the Naluo River valley, offering the experience of being suspended above it. To the right is the famous Frog Rock Waterfall, where you can occasionally see a rainbow reflected in the waterfall. To the left, a magnificent panoramic view of the Naluo River Valley awaits. This is a must-see in Hsinchu.

- Zhenxibao Xinguang Tribe Zhenxibao (called Cinsbu in the Atayal language) originally means "the place illuminated by the first light of dawn." With just over 30 Atayal households and a population of approximately 200, it's a miniature version of a traditional indigenous tribe. It boasts Taiwan's largest virgin cypress forest, facing the Simakus giant trees across the Takejin River. To the east, it merges with the Qilan cypress forest near Yuanyang Lake in Yilan. Later generations named the giant trees based on their shapes, with the iconic Adam and Eve and the Mother Goddess being the most famous. Zhenxibao offers beauty year-round, with peak seasons in March for peach blossoms, June for peaches, February and March for cherry blossoms, and November and December for maple leaves. Traffic jams may be expected when traveling up and down the mountain.

- Zhenxibao Church, located at an altitude of approximately 1,700 meters, is a Christian church built by the Atayal people, brick by brick, tile by tile. Its breathtaking beauty embodies the Atayal people's wisdom and faith in life. The church also offers a stunning view overlooking the town of Zhenxibao, symbolizing its protection.