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Author: taiwantrailsandtales

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.

溪山百年古圳/平菁古道

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

Just up the road from Taipei's National Palace Museum, Pingjing Historic Trail and Xishan Canal Trail offer walkers a pleasant and shady walk with the promise of coffee and cherry blossom at the top if you visit at the right time of year.

XISHAN CANAL TRAIL and PINGJING HISTORIC TRAIL (溪山百年古圳/平菁古道)

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

Just up the road from Taipei's National Palace Museum, Pingjing Historic Trail and Xishan Canal Trail offer walkers a pleasant and shady walk with the promise of coffee and cherry blossom at the top if you visit at the right time of year.

福隆山/觀音山林梢步道

January 31, 2026November 6, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條位於新北市五股區的步道充滿了豐富的文化趣味。步道沿途點綴著美麗的歷史古剎,接著轉入樹梢間的漫步。這是一條完美的小眾探險路線,不需要任何準備就能出發。

FULONGSHAN TRAIL and GUANYINSHAN TREETOP WALKWAY (福隆山/觀音山林梢步道)

January 31, 2026November 6, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This trail in New Taipei's Wugu District is absolutely choc full of cultural interest. It follows a walkway dotted with pretty historic temples before segueing into a wander among the treetops. It's a perfect little off-the-beaten-track adventure that requires no preparation.

CHECHENG TURTLE HILL TRAIL (車城龜山步道)

January 24, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This is a neat little walk in Pingtung's Checheng Township is a great little leg stretch if you have a spare hour.

車城龜山步道

January 24, 2026January 13, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

屏東車城鄉的這條小步道相當不錯,如果你有一小時的空閒時間,很適合來走走活動筋骨。

大坑四號登山步道

January 17, 2026October 23, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條位於台中北屯區的景觀步道是獨特的台灣登山體驗——起伏的原木棧道通往絕佳的觀景點。

DAKENG TRAIL 4 & MOUNT TOUKE (大坑四號登山步道)

January 17, 2026October 23, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This picturesque trail in Taichung's Beitun District is a unique Taiwan hiking experience — an undulating log path leads up to some great views.

關西走走

January 10, 2026January 17, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

關西是散布在桃園與新竹交界處的幾個靜謐客家小鎮之一。這裡非常適合悠閒地度過一天,探索歷史、文化、咖啡廳和傳統美食。

GUANXI (關西)

January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Guanxi is one of several sleepy Hakka towns dotted along the border of Taoyuan and Hsinchu. It's a wonderful place for a gentle day of exploring history, culture, coffee shops, and traditional culinary delights.

花蓮鯉魚山

January 3, 2026January 17, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

所有翻譯都保持了原文的自然流暢度,沒有需要特別說明的重大更改。語氣維持原文的輕鬆遊記風格,適合台灣讀者閱讀。

LIYU MOUNTAIN (鯉魚山)

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Climbing from the shore of Liyu Lake, the Liyu Mountain Trail is a short and pleasant shaded walk with ample opportunities for bird and monkey sightings.

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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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