In Qing dynasty， Yilan was of difficult access. Caoling Historic Trail was the only official route， also an important lifeline for livelihood of Lanyang residents and the development of Yilan. On the small trail， there were stone stiles as stairs. Garrisons and relay stations were set up along the trail to protect passengers. The trail was later widened by the Japanese， opened by Toucheng Township Government and repaved with stone planks by Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration and is now turned to be an intellectual and emotional hiking trail. It is a trail full of ancient landscapes. In 1867， the ''Tiger" inscription and "Boldly quell the wild mists" inscription of Garrison Commander of Qing dynasty， Liu Mingdeng， were erected on the trail to bear witness to the early Han People's hardships in exploration. Also， the rustic "Horse-Falling-to-Death" Bridge and "Fude Temple" are vivid testimony to the pioneer spirits of our ancestors. Walking on the trail， one can enjoy the amazing undulating hillsides and the plantation formed at the open topography. Looking to the east on the hilltop， visitors can be marveled at the vast view of the magnificent Pacific and feel the special weather of the thick mist and gusts of wind. Not until now can visitors understand why Yilan was formerly called "Bieyoutian (amazing place)." Due to the hiking fever around Taiwan in recent years， this trail with beautiful scenery becomes one of the hot destinations. The finish (start) point of Caoling Historic Trail is Dali Visitor Center， which was opened in 1997 to provide visitors with tour services. Besides， there is Dali Tiangong Temple worshipping Jade Emperor. Established over 190 year ago， the temple has a steady stream of pilgrims. Many local specialties and snacks can also be found here. Among them， agar jelly is the most renowned. Opened on May 27， 1997， Dali Visitor Center (formerly named Dali Visitor Service Center) is located at the Caoling Historic Trail e