The towns that connect Five Finger Mountain include Chudung (竹東), which has a few temples but not much else of interest; and Wufeng. In Peipu (北埔) there are first-grade historical sites and an old street that is worth browsing. But if it's birdsong and unspoiled nature that you crave, it's easy to find in the mountains of Hsinchu.
Mountain road factbox:
The towns of Chudung (竹東), Peipu (北埔) and Wufeng (五峰) are jump-off points for tours of the peaks of Five Finger Mountain. All are easily reached from Hsinchu.
Time in the Mountains (山居歲月) is at 269, Lin 14, Da-ai Village, Wufeng, Hsinchu County (新竹縣五峰鄉大隘村14鄰269號). Open Friday to Sunday. Phone 0970-153-283. Check www.mtlife.104inn.com.tw for further details, including a map of how to get there. Rates are from NT$1,300 to NT$1,600.
Lu Wooden Farm (魯木農場) is at 463, Lin 23, Maopu, Da-ai Village, Wufeng, Hsinchu County (新竹縣五峰鄉大隘村23鄰茅埔463號). Open all week. Phone 0933-267-460. Check www.minsu.com.tw for details of this hostel and others in Taiwan. Rates are from NT$2,500 to NT$5,000.
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