Sixty Stone Mountain — Attraction in Fuli

Daylily Fields Trail Difficulty: Easy Distance: 2-3 km Duration: 1-2 hours This trail meanders through the heart of the daylily fields, allowing you to immerse in the vibrant orange and yellow blossoms. The path is relatively flat and well-maintained, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, you’ll find several viewpoints and photo spots, perfect for capturing the beauty of the fields.

Panoramic Ridge Trail Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 4-5 km Duration: 2-3 hours This is a slightly more challenging trail with moderate inclines and a few rocky sections. It provides stunning panoramic views of the East Rift Valley and the surrounding mountains. An excellent choice for those looking to enjoy both the daylily fields and the broader landscape of Sixty Stone Mountain.

Sunrise and Sunset Trail Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 3-4 km Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours This trail takes you to several elevated vantage points where you can watch the sun’s golden rays cast a warm glow over the daylily fields and distant mountains. The trail is moderately challenging, with some steep sections, but the views make it well worth the effort.

Cultural Heritage Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Distance: 3 km Duration: 1.5-2 hours This trail combines natural beauty with cultural exploration. It takes you through daylily fields and nearby indigenous Amis and Bunun communities. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to learn about the local culture, traditions, and history. The trail is relatively easy, with a few moderate sections, and offers a unique blend of nature and culture.

Mountain Summit Trail Difficulty: Challenging Distance: 6-7 km Duration: 3-4 hours For experienced hikers seeking a more strenuous adventure, this trail ascends to one of the highest points on Sixty Stone Mountain, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. The trail is steep and rugged in sections, requiring a good level of fitness and proper hiking gear. However, the effort is rewarded with unparalleled vistas and a sense of accomplishment.

Note: The best time to visit is during the daylily blooming season, from August to September. However, the trails are accessible year-round, offering different...

If you wish to join the daylily season and catch the magnificent view, July to September are the month that fix the season. Shuttle bus are provided tru Hualien gov and will announced tru their website. To check detail you may refer to "Hualien Tourist Service" website with english version, or search tru google with chinese input "六十石山金針花季" and view for d latest info. Road to the top of hill are narrow and rugged, you may also drive up there but sure quite hustle as everyone are chasing there. But overall worth it, you can get magnificent astonishing...

Absolutely beautiful when in season (I went up October 4th, and it was still worth it!). The food is okay, you could skip it. Be careful of the little bugs on the flowers (if you have some peppermint essential oil...put that on your legs and arms before going out in the valley). For a taxi from Fuli station, it’s about 1400, so best if you can find other people to go with you. I had lovely tour guide, she only speaks Chinese so we used google translate! see picture attached for her contact info! Final opinion, worth the $$ to go up!...