Dakeng (traditional Chinese: 大åÂÂ, Hanyu Pinyin: dàkÃÂng) is an area that contains most of the mountain region of Beitun District in Taichung, Taiwan.
Dakeng boasts a variety of mountain biking and hiking trails, which are managed by the Taichung City Government. A total of ten hiking trails exist, varying in difficulty, with trails 6âÂÂ10 being more flat and suitable for beginners, while trails 1âÂÂ5 are more vertical and pose more of a challenge. Trails 1âÂÂ5 include sections with log steps, with ropes on both sides to help support hikers.
Dakeng is home to the Guanyin Temple on Guanyin Mountain, located near Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, on Bu Zi Road. The mountain peak offers a view of Beitun District.