Photo adjustments
Full-frame source proportionally resized and converted to WebP for display. No subject alteration. Source-supplied marks and edits remain; cards may crop the view.
Explore the region
About Caoling Historic Trail
The Caoling Historic Trail crosses the hills between Yuanwangkeng in New Taipei and Dali in Yilan. It belongs to the historic route network connecting the Taipei area with the northeast coast, giving the walk a transport history as well as a mountain landscape.
Along the route, forest gives way to more exposed ground near the pass. Historic rock inscriptions, including the tiger inscription and Xiong Zhen Man Yan, mark particular places to pause. In suitable conditions, higher viewpoints look toward the coast and Guishan Island.
The hill trail is different from the Old Caoling railway tunnel used for cycling. Published distances also vary with the chosen endpoints and connecting approaches. Use the current trail map to decide whether you are crossing the ridge or returning to the same starting point.
What to look for
- Rock inscriptions associated with the historic route.
- The transition from wooded approaches to an exposed pass.
- Coastal views and seasonal silver-grass scenery when conditions allow.
Location & getting there
Getting to Caoling Historic Trail
Arrange transport at both ends for a through-walk. Check trail notices and weather, bring water, and allow for slippery steps, wind and reduced visibility rather than relying on a seasonal photograph.
- Use 草岭古道 with Taiwan when searching for the visitor entrance.
Find Caoling Historic Trail
草岭古道 · 贡寮区
No reliable map pin yet: search by the Chinese name.
Sources & visit information
Place identity, setting and described features checked against the linked institutional sources on 9 September 2026. Suggested observation and visiting sequences are editorial guidance. Current opening arrangements and access to individual interiors must be checked with the venue; this review adds no inferred map coordinates.