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Author: taiwantrailsandtales

WU LIAO JIAN (五寮尖)

December 15, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 17 Comments

A very exciting full body hiking experience with great views and challenging climbs.

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QIXING SHAN (七星山)

December 12, 2016January 11, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / 6 Comments

An exciting hike through the uplands of Yangmingshan National Park with the promise of a hotspring soak for your feet at the end.

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SCHOLARS’ HIKING TRAIL LOOP (秀才登山步道)

December 7, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Short and simple walk with views over Taoyuan's Yangmei District.

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CUEI LAKE AND NEIGOU SHAN TRAIL (翠湖/內溝山步道)

November 26, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_7482 Fun scramble through a hidden valley just to the east of Taipei.

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LUBI MOUNTAIN THERE-AND-BACK (魯壁山)

November 22, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This climb is a great way to stretch your legs after getting carsick on all those windy mountain roads.

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PAOMA HISTORIC TRAIL (跑馬古道)

November 9, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Take a stroll through the past along this historic logging route.

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PAOZILUN HIKING TRAIL AND SILONG WATERFALL (炮子崙步道/四龍瀑布)

October 19, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_5740 A chance to test your navigation skills as you wander through hillside farmland.

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RESEVOIR LOOP IN TAOYUAN (桃園大圳)

October 4, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_6500 Short, easy-access walk around a reservoir for days when you're not up for climbing a mountain.

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TIANMU OLD TRAIL (天母古道)

September 28, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 7 Comments

A shady walk with easy public transport access and the possibility of meeting some of Taiwan's monkey population.

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LINKOU TAIPING COASTAL TRAIL (林口太平沿海步道)

September 23, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A simple lazy afternoon walk for when you want to get out but don't want to go too far.

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QING SHAN WATERFALL TRAIL (青山瀑布)

September 1, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_4995 Rewarding hike to a waterfall and beyond, this walk would make for a great picnic day out.

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XINLIAO WATERFALL TRAIL (新寮瀑布)

August 28, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

img_74821 A super short amble to an impressive waterfall.

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MOUNT WU FEN HIKING TRAIL (五分山)

August 15, 2016September 23, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A bit of a steps workout walk.

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While this week’s post isn’t visiting somewhere I hadn’t been before, it does offer a new (to me) way of experiencing it. The Qixing Mountain Three-Way (yes, I took some liberties with that translation of the Chinese name because it entertains me to do so), is the best way to ensure you see all aspects of Taipei’s tallest mountain. Another Xiao Bai Yue ticked off! This time, it’s Mount Dadong in Chiayi’s Zhuqi Township. The walk starts close to the old railway town of Fenqihu, climbing to a high of 1,976 metres before heading back down more or less the same way. This big-sky bike ride along Dongshan River felt like breathing a sigh of relief after all these low-cloud rainy days we’ve been having.

Note: Taiwan Trails and Tales has been going for over eight years now, so there are a fair few dead links and bits of information that need updating on the site. If you find one, I would greatly appreciate it if you let me know either by commenting on that post or by dropping me a line in the contact form (on the "About" page) so that I can remove or update it.

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