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Author: taiwantrailsandtales

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。

MANYUEYUAN WATERFALLS (滿月圓國家森林遊樂區)

February 21, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 1 Comment

One of two National Forest Recreation areas within the Greater Taipei area, Manyueyuan and its waterfalls is a popular spot for city folk seeking respite from Taipei’s hot summers. The park has abundant greenery, two or three waterfalls, and a handful of easy trails to explore.

基隆大觀音像/龍頭山

February 14, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條短而美的散步路線,帶你探索基隆港上方的山丘與巷弄。

KEELUNG GUANYIN STATUE and LONGTOU HILL (基隆大觀音像/龍頭山)

February 14, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short and easy wander takes you up into hills and alleyways above Keelung Port.

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Some Moltrecht’s tree frogs being cute. Last year, when I had a chunk of free time and a T-pass, I went on a mission to see how far the 北北基桃 (Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan) pass would take me and ended up exploring a few spots in Taoyuan’s mountainous Fuxing District that I hadn’t previously been to, among them, Xiaowulai and the hot spring village of Luofu. Yes, it’s a long way, but if you pack a swimming costume, this is a full day out. Guess where.

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