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NEIDONG WATERFALL TRAIL (內洞瀑布)

August 22, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Neidong Forest Recreation Area's Waterfall Trail is a gentle, barrier-free trail that winds its way along the Nanshi River to a bridge with beautiful waterfall views.

SANMIN BAT CAVE and GUANYIN TEMPLE (三民蝙蝠洞/觀音洞)

August 17, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

An easy walk in Taoyuan's mountainous Fuxing District that packs a lot into its short length. There's a bat cave, a waterfall, and a unique temple built around a mountain spring—more than enough to make it worth a trip.

ALISHAN GIANT TREE BOARDWALK TRAILS (阿里山巨木群棧道)

August 16, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

If you're planning a trip to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area and only have time to do one walk, make sure it is this one.

NANPING HISTORIC TRAIL and MATAI HISTORIC TRAIL (南坪古道/馬胎古道)

August 10, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This gentle and pleasant trail looping from Neiwan Old Street takes you up to the small tribal village of Matai via historic footpaths and past pretty fern-laced streams.

SAKUL WATERFALL TRAIL (撒固兒瀑布)

July 27, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short and pretty waterfall trail on the outskirts of Hualien offers a quick and easy getaway from the heat of the city.

ZHAOYANG NATIONAL TRAIL (朝陽國家步道)

July 20, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This coastal trail in southern Yilan's Nan'ao Township offers pretty views of the vivid blue ocean, and the town of Nan'ao itself is also worthy of a brief wander.

SNAKE HILL and DONGYUE COLD SPRINGS (蛇山/東岳冷泉)

July 20, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 1 Comment

A short walk on Taiwan's eastern coast that includes a brief stroll up a hill and a paddle in a cold spring pool.

SHUANGXIGOU HISTORIC TRAIL (雙溪溝古道)

July 13, 2024July 5, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short walk on the southeastern edge of Yangmingshan National Park is perfect for when you want something short, easy, and relaxing. The shady and often streamside loop also includes a stop at a coffee shop.

MOUNT WANREN and SIXTY STONE MOUNTAIN (萬人山/六十石山)

July 6, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Mount Wanren is an easy Xiao Bai Yue in the south of Hualien County. Although the climb to the summit is short, if you time your trip right, you can combine it with a visit to the spectacular daylily fields on the nearby slopes of Sixty Stone Mountain.

MOUNT DATONG and QINGLONG RIDGE NIGHT HIKE (大同山&青龍嶺夜爬)

June 29, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 1 Comment

City views and wildlife can both be enjoyed on this night hike in New Taipei’s Shulin District.

RAKNUS SELU DAY 12 via GINGER GARDEN (樟之細路D12-薑麻園線)

June 22, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Day 12 on this version of the route starts off at Ginger Garden, climbs up to Guandao Mountain via a lovely historic trail before following a winding road above Liyutan Reservoir on its way back to join Provincial Highway 3.

RAKNUS SELU DAY 11 via GINGER GARDEN (樟之細路D11-薑麻園線)

June 15, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This post details one of two options for day 11 on the Raknus Selu Trail. It takes walkers on some lovely trails through the hills of Dahu Township and ends at the touristy Ginger Garden.

PINGLIN CUKENGKOU TRAIL and XIAKENGZIKOU STREAM (坪林粗坑口步道/下坑子口溪親水遊憩區)

June 8, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A short and easy walk along a river close to Pinglin Street. This walk is great for summer days when you want gentle excursions with an option to dip your feet in the water.

TAOLIN BIKEWAY (桃林鐵路自行車道)

June 1, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This gentle ride in Taoyuan has been deftly stitched together from the remains of the old Taolin coal railway. The scenery cannot be described as breathtaking, but it’s a fun way to explore part of Taoyuan that’s well off the tourist trail.

HEPING ISLAND PARK (和平島公園)

May 28, 2024March 6, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Heping Island Park is a small pocket of land on an island that shelters the mouth of Keelung Harbour. People come here to walk the short coastal trail year-round, and in the summer, you'll find the ocean-fed pools full of swimmers.

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Cherry blossom under blue skies in New Taipei’s Xizhi District. This week’s post covers Fulongshan Trail, a short and sweet walk in New Taipei’s Wugu District, which (in a couple of weeks’ time) should be looking pretty in pink. Happy faces all round.

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