Wuran Temple Trail, Kunyu Mountain

The Wuran Temple Trail begins at a trailhead in the northeastern section of Kunyu Mountain National Forest Park, Muping District, reached by taxi or Didi from Muping town in about 30 minutes; a small parking area sits near the trailhead and the park's standard entrance fee applies. The route covers roughly 5-7 km round trip with a moderate 300-400 m of elevation gain, climbing through mixed pine and deciduous forest on packed dirt paths and stone steps, with intermittent shade that thins near the ridge crossings. The trail takes its name from the ruins of Wuran Temple, a former Taoist site connected to the mountain's role as a birthplace of the Quanzhen school, and passes stone foundations and weathered inscriptions along the way. Beyond the temple ruins, the path continues to a modest overlook with views across forested ridgelines toward the coast, which most hikers use as their turnaround point rather than continuing on connecting trails deeper into the park. There are no staffed shelters, though a covered rest pavilion near the temple ruins offers a place to pause. Water is not available past the park's lower facilities, so hikers should carry their own. Sections near the ridge crossing can be exposed to wind and, after rain, the stone steps become slippery.