Xiao Wu-lai Scenic Area is the most alluring scenic spot along Northern Cross-Island Highway.
小烏來風景區是沿著北部橫貫公路最燦爛的景點。

The scenery is among various types of terrain, from tablelands to hills, high mountains to valleys and creeks to rivers.
風景在從台地到丘陵、高山到深谷、小溪到大河等多樣地形之間。

There is not only the most romantic attraction "skywalk," but also the gradual change of mountainous terrain in Taiwan that your can further experience.
不只有全台灣最浪漫的景點「天空步道」，你可以更體驗台灣山區，多重漸層的地形變化。

There is a stretch of beautiful scenery alongside the hills and valleys. In the deep mountains is the practice range for experiencing hiking in high mountains of Taiwan.
沿途丘陵和山谷美景連綿，深山則是體驗攀登台灣高山的練習場。

From Daxi, head east on Provincial Highway 7, which is at the Northern Cross-Island Highway 21st kilometer stone, make a left onto Tao 115 Township Road and you'll see the entrance to Xiao Wu-lai Scenic Resort.
從大溪方向往東走台7線，也就是北部橫貫公路21公里，左轉桃115鄉道，你會看到小烏來風景特定區入口。

They used to require an entrance fee, but a fee is only required to get on the skywalk now.
以前進入要收費，但現在只有到天空步道才要收費。

You'll arrive at a scenic overlook not long after entering the scenic area.
進了風景區不久，會看到一座觀景台。

Looking northeast from the scenic overlook, you can see the magnificent valley scenery further down where Yunei Creek flows into Da-han Creek.
從觀景台往東北方看，可以看到宇內溪匯入大漢溪更遠處，壯麗的峽谷景觀。

There is a red steel bridge Luo-fu Bridge in the distance and another bridge Fu-xing Bridge inconspicuously situated behind it. Two bridges, one large and one small, stretch across the splendid Da-han Creek.
遠方一座紅色鋼構大橋「羅浮橋」，後面隱約有另一座橋「復興橋」，雙橋一大一小橫跨在壯闊的大漢溪河谷。

Look southwest, below the white clouds is Bei-cha-tian Mountain, which is the source of Yunei Creek. Below the shade tree is a fault where the outpouring waterfall flows downward.
往西南方看，白雲下方是宇內溪的源頭北插天山；在樹蔭的下方，有一個斷層，瀑布從上方傾洩而下。

Looking from the scenic overlook, you can only see a small portion of the skywalk, the rest is hidden by the shade tree to the left side of the waterfall.
從觀景台看過去，只能看到一小部分的天空步道，其它部分則隱藏在瀑布左邊的樹蔭。

"Yunei Creek" was initially named "Ulai," originated from an aboriginal language. "Ulai" and "Wu-Lai," New Taipei City have the same meaning. It was therefore renamed as "Yunei."
「宇內溪」原本名子是來自於原住民語的「Ulai」。 [Ulai]和新北市的「烏來」是一樣的意思，因而漢譯改成了「宇內」。

Yunei Creek receives rainwater from Cha-Tian-Shan Cordillera, the water quality is exceptionally clean. The water flows through the valley forming a three-level waterfall.
宇內溪接收來自插天山系的雨水，水質非常乾淨，流經峽谷地形，形成三層瀑布。

Between the top and middle level are many places for splashing around. The water is free of contamination and refreshingly clear.
上層和中層之間有很多地方可以戲水，水質完全沒有污染，看起來又清爽又清澈。

The bottom level is a great place for river tracing; due to traveling safety, be sure to have a professional guide.
下層則是溯溪的好地方，為了旅遊安全，一定要有專業人士帶領。

Skywalk

天空步道

The mid level, which is also the location of the skywalk, is the most splendid.
中層最壯觀，也就是天空步道所在的位置。

The government spent 8 million NTD constructing the skywalk right above the mid-level waterfall, imitating the Grand Canyon of America.
政府花800萬在中層瀑布正上方，仿照美國大峽谷，興建天空步道。

The skywalk is a corridor 2 meters in width, 16 meters in length and 70 meters away from the bottom of the waterfall.
天空步道是個寬2公尺，長16公尺的廊道，距離瀑布底70公尺。

The floor is made entirely of tempered glass; there are no safety concerns as long as the number of people is within the specified limit.
地板全部是透明的強化玻璃，只要在限制的人數內，不會有安全問題。

Nevertheless, most people feel enfeebled when looking down at the swift current of the waterfall from the skywalk.
然而站在上面從步道上看下方的瀑布激流，大多數人都會有腳軟的感覺。

We saw a family bringing the kid to develop his courage.
我們看到有一家人，帶著小朋友來練膽。

We also saw a tour group constantly screaming at the beautiful sight under their feet.
也看到旅遊團，對著腳下的美景頻頻驚呼。

The skywalk is full of people during holidays. It's best to make a call for reservation prior to the uphill trip.
到了假日，天空步道的遊客人山人海。上山前最好要先打電話預約。

From the entrance to the skywalk, there is a wooden path allowing you to have a very comfy walk.
從入口到天空步道，有木棧道，走起來很舒適。

There are 3 routes inside the wooden path. One leads to the water play area, one leads to the skywalk and the other takes you to the bottom of the waterfall.
木棧道有3條路線。一條通往戲水區，一條往天空步道，一條帶您到瀑布底下。

The three paths frequently take you wandering around the canopy layer, giving you a very distinctive feeling.
三條路線不時帶您遊走在樹冠層，感覺很特別。

Barbecuing is prohibited in the water play area, but you can immerse yourself in the clear water that flows down here from the bottom of the hill. It's quite a treat.
戲水區不可以烤肉，但可以體驗從山下流下來的清水，非常享受。

The path leading to the bottom of the waterfall gradually takes you there and allows you to admire the marvelous natural phenomenon up close.
至於往瀑布底的步道，緩緩帶你到瀑布底下，讓你從最近處看這大自然的奇景。

Continue going toward the mountains, and there is a hiking entrance, which is in the deep mountains below the white clouds in the picture.
再往山裡走，也就是照片中白雲下方的深山，有一個登山口。

This is the most convenient hiking entrance taking you to the He-wei Shen-mu Population and Bei-cha-tian Mountain.
這個登山口是前往赫威神木群以及北插天山，最便捷的登山口。 ==The red sign says "the first hiking entrance to Xiao Wu-Lai"/紅色標示寫著[往小烏來第一登山口]==

==It says "toward He-wei Shen-mu and Bei-cha-tian Mountain"/標示寫著[往赫威神木與北插天山]==

This is also the hiking club practice range for One Hundred Peaks of Taiwan.
這也是登山團體訓練攀登台灣百岳的練習場。

Bei-cha-tian Mountain is at an elevation of 1727 meters, allowing you to see a large field of Taiwan Beech, which is a species indigenous to Taiwan that has survived till today since the Ice Age.
北插天山海拔有1727公尺，可以看到大片台灣山毛櫸，是冰河時期存活至今的台灣特有物種。

You can see the He-wei Shen-mu Population along the way. They are Taiwan Red Cypress trees grown at about 1000 meters above sea level.
途中可以看到赫威神木群，是生長在海拔1000公尺左右的紅檜。

This is a unique experience allowing you to see in the mountain area closest to a Taiwan city, the one-of-a-kind Taiwan Red Cypress trees and the Beech that's the legacy of the Ice Age ;
這是很特別的經驗，你可以在最靠近台灣都會的山區，看到全世界獨一無二的台灣紅檜，還有冰河時期遺留下來的山毛櫸。

however, due to concerns of illegal logging, the area surrounding Bei-cha-tian Mountain has been listed as a Control Zone, requiring an application for wilderness permit in order to enter.
不過，擔心被盜伐，北插天山週邊被列為管制區，必須要申請入山證，才能進出。

The application process is not too troublesome. You can apply with an ID or a passport at the Xinei Police Station near the entrance to Tao 115 Township Road.
手續不會太麻煩，在桃115鄉道入口的溪內派出所，憑身分證或護照就可以申請。