A historic 230-km trail in central Taiwan takes walkers through Hakka villages and camphor forests.
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00:00These misty mountains are part of the Ragus Seilu Trail,
00:04a 230-kilometer route that goes from Taoyuan in Taiwan's north
00:08to Taichung in the country's center,
00:10winding through camphor forests and Hakka villages.
00:13Walkers here are hoping longer paths like these
00:16will become popular pilgrimages,
00:18likening them to tourist favorites like Spain's Camino de Santiago.
00:22And trails like these may also bring a much-needed boost to the economy.
00:31In the past, this trail was primarily used
00:34to transport tea and camphor from the mountains to city markets.
00:38The trail's name combines both indigenous Taial and Hakka languages,
00:42representing the diverse communities that live along it.
00:46And travelers here can see a side to Taiwan that many tourists don't.
01:01Seasoned walkers here say those looking for something different
01:04can consider taking this trail,
01:06where they may find unique experiences that are off the beaten track.
01:10Patrick Chun and Chris Gorin for Taiwan Plus.