Central News Agency (Yilan, May 28) Matcha Mountain in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, has become a popular destination in recent years. The county government announced today that the only access road to the mountain will be closed starting June 10 at the 1km mark to repair collapsed slopes and road surfaces. It is expected to reopen in November after construction is completed. Matcha Mountain has become extremely popular recently. Hikers must walk a 4km access road from the Wufengqi Scenic Area parking lot, then continue for another 1.6km on the Shengmu Hiking Trail to reach the destination. The Agriculture Department stated that heavy rains at the end of last year caused the road to collapse, and over 3 million NTD has been allocated for repairs. Hikers have expressed support for the safety improvements.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: local