Xitou Monster Village
Red lanterns, timber buildings and playful monster motifs line this Japanese-style street in Xitou. Take a slow walk to see how the village’s stories meet the forest.
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EXPLORE LUGU
Local Attractions
EXPLORE LUGU
Take your time exploring Xitou and Lugu
Explore the forests, tea country and streams of Xitou and Lugu from TingTau Villa.
Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area
Cliffs, waterfalls and native forest line the paths of Shanlinxi. Take your time at Songlong Rock and Qinglong Waterfall to see two different sides of the landscape.
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Dalun Mountain Ginkgo Forest
Golden ginkgos grow beside green tea fields with layers of mountains beyond. Mist and low clouds change the view across Lugu’s tea country throughout the day.
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Neihu Elementary School
Timber school buildings sit among tall cedars. The birds and plants around the campus offer a glimpse of Xitou’s forest ecology.
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Fenghuang Valley Bird Park
This wooded valley brings together bird conservation, exhibits and nature education. Spend time in the forest and learn about its birdlife.
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Moso Bamboo Tunnel
Tall moso bamboo bends gently over this narrow lane in Lugu. Walk in the shade and listen to the leaves rustle overhead.
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Dexing Waterfall
A two-tier waterfall tumbles down the rock face, where flowing water has shaped pools and ledges. Thick woodland surrounds the clear stream.
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Xitou Skywalk
The elevated walkway winds among tall cedars and offers a different view from the trails below. Look for birds, insects and the layers of foliage near the canopy.
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Xitou University Pond
A bamboo bridge crosses the pond where trees and hills reflect in the water. Pause by the shore when the mist begins to lift.
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