Shumei Historic Trail is located in Nangang District, Taipei City. The trail passes through a forest of plum trees, hence the name. Shumei in Chinese refers to bayberries which ripen from May to June. At that time, beautiful red berries decorate the branches of the trees along the trail. The historic trail is mostly bamboo forest densely covered with ferns, and the mountain route is a relatively primitive dirt path with many steep slopes. Some sections are narrow and overgrown with grass and trees. Along the route, the road forks at Guanyin cave where a Guanyin Buddha statue is enshrined. After the cave there is less shade along the trail, but the view becomes more expansive until it reaches the end of the trail at Thumb Mountain. Thumb Mountain gets its name because it resembles the eponymous digit from a distance. To reach this point, visitors must climb onto the giant rock at the top of the mountain from where they can see the magnificent scenery of Taipei Basin and the surrounding mountains in a 360-degree view. It is a highly recommended viewing spot. Surroundings Accomodations Shops Travel Inquiries 信義區 CH PLACEX HOTEL NT$ 3380~5580 信義區 CHECKinn NT$ 22800~33800 信義區 Formosa101 Hostel NT$ 1650~4400 深坑區 Fullon Hotel Taipei,East NT$ 6050~16500 信義區 Grand Hyatt Taipei NT$ 16000~120000 南港區 Greenworld songshan NT$ 6800~12800 深坑區 HiONE HOLIDAY HOTEL NT$ 8000~20000 信義區 HolyPro Boutique Hotel NT$ 15000~31680 信義區 HOME HOTEL NT$ 15784~21714 信義區 Humble House Taipei NT$ 15000~160000 信義區 Hwa Da Hotel NT$ 2880~3780 信義區 Le Meridien Taipei NT$ 22000~220000 信義區 Members Hotel at Taipei 101 NT$ 600~70000 信義區 Puremeworld Hotel NT$ 25000 信義區 SPARKLE HOTEL NT$ 11800 信義區 Tango HOTEL Taipei XinYi NT$ 15000 信義區 W Taipei NT$ 20000~365000 信義區 Work Inn NT$ 100~50000 SILOAH TRAVEL CO.,LTD. Rm. 3, 14F., No. 137, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Arts and cultural events Shenkeng Visitor Center No. 27, Arouyang, Shenkeng District, New Taipei City 886-2-26626185
