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Author: taiwantrailsandtales

坪林河濱公園螢火蟲&桐花

April 11, 2026March 5, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

四月底到五月初這四週,是台灣北部賞螢的旺季。錦上添花的是,這個時節也正好是桐花盛開的季節,而新北市坪林區這條輕鬆的步道,讓你一次就能同時欣賞兩種美景

FIREFLIES and TUNG BLOSSOM in PINGLIN RIVERSIDE PARK

April 11, 2026October 27, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

The four weeks spanning the end of April and the start of May is peak season for fireflies in northern Taiwan. What's more, this time of year also happens to be tung blossom season, and this easy trail in New Taipei's Pinglin District gives you the opportunity to experience both in one go.

蓬萊溪護魚步道

April 4, 2026November 20, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This quiet and pretty trail in Miaoli’s Nanzhuang’s Township follows close to a burbling stream populated with abundant shoals of fish, and — if you’re lucky — you might spot muntjacs and monkeys among the lush green foliage.

PENGLAI FISH WATCHING TRAIL (蓬萊溪護魚步道)

April 4, 2026September 22, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This quiet and pretty trail in Miaoli’s Nanzhuang’s Township follows close to a burbling stream populated with abundant shoals of fish, and — if you’re lucky — you might spot muntjacs and monkeys among the lush green foliage.

麟山鼻海岸步道

March 28, 2026February 15, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條位於新北市三芝區的短程環狀步道,沿途可欣賞海岸風光,路線輕鬆平緩。

LINSHAN CAPE COASTAL TRAIL (麟山鼻海岸步道)

March 28, 2026February 9, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Expect coastal scenery and easy walking on this short loop in New Taipei’s Sanzhi District.

野人谷

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條位於新北市美麗平溪區的環狀步道,會帶你穿越廢棄的遊樂園、經過幾座瀑布,以及造訪大華壺穴的奇特地貌。

SAVAGE VALLEY (野人谷)

March 21, 2026March 26, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This loop walk in New Taipei's pretty Pingxi District takes you through an abandoned pleasure park, past a couple of waterfalls, and past the odd landscape of Dahua's potholes.

HUANG JIE TRAIL (黃劫步道)

March 14, 2026February 6, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short loop trail is located on the outskirts of Guanxi, a small Hakka town just on the Hsinchu side of the Hsinchu-Taoyuan border. Along the way, you can hope to spot tea fields, abandoned kilns and an interesting temple.

黃劫步道

March 14, 2026March 10, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條短程環狀步道位於關西郊區,關西是一個客家小鎮,位於新竹與桃園交界的新竹這一側。沿途可以看到茶園、廢棄的窯場,以及一座內有天然湧泉的廟宇。

MOUNT HUOYAN RIDGE HISTORIC TRAIL (火炎山越嶺古道)

March 7, 2026February 6, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A short trail in New Taipei's coastal Gongliao District that greatly benefits from having a beach and a coffee shop at the end.

火炎山越嶺古道

March 7, 2026February 6, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

新北市貢寮區海岸的一條短程步道,步道終點有沙灘和咖啡店,為這趟健行增色不少。

清泉部落

February 28, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條環繞新竹縣五峰鄉清泉部落的短程健行路線,結合了溫泉、歷史人物,還能讓你一窺原住民部落的生活樣貌。

QINGQUAN TRIBAL VILLAGE STROLL (清泉部落)

February 28, 2026March 19, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short walk encircling Qingquan Tribal Village in Hsinchu’s Wufeng Township offers hot springs, historic figures, and a little peek into life in an Indigenous village.

滿月圓國家森林遊樂區

February 21, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

身為大台北地區兩座國家森林遊樂區之一,滿月圓及其瀑布群是都市人避暑的熱門去處。園區綠意盎然,擁有兩三座瀑布,以及數條適合輕鬆健行的步道。

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Some 16x9 aspect ratio shots from a short stroll up to Pingjing Street this afternoon, where the second wave of cherry blossoms are very much still in bloom. Taiwan barbets (五色鳥) announcing the end of winter. Breaking news: Allosaurus* spotted on the loose somewhere in the mountains around Taoyuan.

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