This New Taipei walk climbs a punishing set of steps from New Taipei City Martyrs' Shrine before settling into a far more pleasant ridge trail above Shulin. The main draw is the silvergras, which — every October to December — frames the city views.
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GOLDEN CAVE (黃金洞)
Two dramatic cave entrances and remnants of the area's mining past await on this moderate walk in New Taipei's Ruifang District.
GREEN ISLAND COASTAL TRAIL (綠島觀海步道)
This short trail on the southern tip of Green Island boasts coastal scenery and the possibility of a hot spring dip.
綠島觀海步道
這條位於綠島南端的短程步道，擁有迷人的海岸風光，還有機會順道泡個溫泉。
MOUNT SHOU (壽山)
This trail winds through Kaohsiung's coral limestone hills, past ruins of old cement quarries and monkey-filled hedgerows on its way to the summit of Mount Shou (well, near enough the summit). As well as enjoying the views, hikers interested in climbing all of Taiwan’s 100 Minor Peaks can bag themselves an easy one.
壽山
這條步道穿梭於高雄的珊瑚礁石灰岩丘陵之間,沿途經過舊水泥採石場的遺跡,以及滿是猴子出沒的灌木叢,一路通往壽山山頂附近(嗯,算是很接近山頂了)。除了沿途風景值得欣賞之外,對於想收集台灣小百岳的山友來說,這也是輕鬆入手一座的好機會。
QIXING MOUNTAIN THREE-WAY (七星山三進三出）
For those who live in Taiwan's capital, Taipei's tallest peak deserves more than a single visit, and this challenge is just the ticket. The Qixing Mountain Three-Way links the mountain's three separate approach trails into a single punishing route, sending you up and over the summit again and again. Superb scenery, sulphuric fumaroles, and the very real possibility of a bamboo partridge stealing your snacks await.
七星山三進三出
對住在台灣首都的人來說，台北市的最高峰值得不只造訪一次，而這項挑戰正是最好的理由。七星山三進三出將這座山的三條登山步道串連成一條「痛並快樂著」的路線，讓你一次又一次地爬上山頂、再翻越而下。沿途壯麗的風景、冒著硫磺氣的噴氣孔，還有竹雞隨時可能來偷走你零食的真實風險，都在等著你。
FENQIHU’S MOUNT DADONG (奮起湖大凍山)
Most visitors to Fenqihu come for the old street and the lunchboxes. This pleasant trail climbing to one of Chiayi's lesser-visited Taiwan 100 Minor Peaks is a short scooter ride out of town, and rewards those who venture a little further with bamboo groves, fine forest, monkey sightings, and a summit view from nearly 2,000 metres up.
奮起湖大凍山
大多數遊客造訪奮起湖,都是為了老街和便當。這條輕鬆好走的步道通往嘉義較少人知曉的小百岳之一,只要騎車稍微出城一小段路即可抵達登山口。願意多走幾步的人,將能欣賞到竹林、優美的森林景致、猴群蹤跡,還有將近兩千公尺高的山頂展望作為回報。
美崙山
這座形狀像地瓜的小山，海拔109公尺，高踞花蓮市之上，山間步道平緩交錯，沿途散布著休息點與昔日的軍事碉堡遺跡。這是一趟輕鬆愜意的漫步，沿途擁有多處絕佳眺望點，天氣晴朗時，早起的人還能欣賞到太陽從海面升起的美景。
MOUNT MEILUN (美崙山)
Rising 109 metres above Hualien City, this sweet-potato-shaped hill is criss-crossed with gentle trails and littered with rest areas and historic military bunkers. It's an easy and pleasant wander with plenty of vantage points, and in clear weather, early risers can catch the sunrise over the ocean.
SHOUSHAN BOARDWALK TRAIL (壽山木棧道)
This boardwalk trail winds through Kaohsiung's coral-limestone Mount Shou, where relaxed troupes of monkeys and traces of the hill's military and cement-quarrying past keep things interesting. Multiple pavilions along the ridge offer free tea and sweeping views over the Taiwan Strait.
壽山木棧道
這條木棧道蜿蜒穿越高雄壽山的珊瑚礁石灰岩地形，沿途悠閒自在的猴群，以及山丘過去作為軍事用地與水泥採石場的痕跡，都為健行增添了不少樂趣。稜線上多座涼亭提供免費茶水，還能眺望台灣海峽的壯闊景色。
CI LAKE BIRDWATCHING TRAIL (慈湖鸛鳥步道)
This easy loop around a former estuary on Kinmen's northwestern coast is a paradise for bird spotters, and if you visit after a dry spell, you might catch the Instagram-famous pink pools, a natural phenomenon created by algae-rich fishponds.