Swallow Grotto and Zhuilu Old Trails

Another winding-down walk was along part of the historic Zhuilu Old Trail, built by the Japanese in 1915, as part of their war effort to defeat the local aboriginal people. Taiwan had been ceded to the Japanese by the Qing dynasty in 1895, but there were still some loose ends to sort out up here in the mountains.

The views are great, and the cliffs are high and steep.

Some photos courtesy of other expedition members or guides