A charming and easily accessible walk which takes in a temple behind a waterfall and panoramic views from Taipei's Maokong gondola. With a couple of route options, this walk is suitable for confident beginners and anyone with more experience.
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JINSHAN SHITOUSHAN PARK TRAIL (金山獅頭山公園步道)
A very easy walk on the north coast of Taiwan where you can gaze out to sea and consider the immortality of love.
DA JIAN SHAN via XIUFENG FALLS (秀峰瀑布/大尖山)
An easy hike with a waterfall and city views in Xizhi District.
QI TOU HIKING TRAIL (崎頭步道)
A hike fit for even the most devoted of gym bunnies.
DINOSAURS IN A POOL
Welcome to perhaps the coolest pool in Taipei (assuming you like dinosaurs as much as I do).
MOUNT SHAMAO TRAIL (紗帽山)
An easy spring hike in Yangmingshan national park for lizard lovers to enjoy. If you go at the right time of day, you can soak your feet (and body) afterwards in the public hot spring baths.
NIULIAOPU to TOUGH GUY PEAK (牛寮埔 / 硬漢嶺)
The not-so-tough route up to Tough Guy Peak.
XIAO NANGANG HILL TRAIL (小南港山步道)
Xiao Nangang Hill is a peaceful, scenic wander within walking distance of the MRT.
MOUNT DATONG TRAIL (大同山步道)
A cultural stroll through hillside temples and graveyards.
TEAPOT MOUNTAIN (茶壺山)
Teapot Mountain is an easy climb among stunning coastal mountain scenery.
WU LIAO JIAN (五寮尖)
A very exciting full body hiking experience with great views and challenging climbs.
CUEI LAKE AND NEIGOU SHAN TRAIL (翠湖/內溝山步道)
Fun scramble through a hidden valley just to the east of Taipei.
PAOZILUN HIKING TRAIL AND SILONG WATERFALL (炮子崙步道/四龍瀑布)
A chance to test your navigation skills as you wander through hillside farmland.
LINKOU TAIPING COASTAL TRAIL (林口太平沿海步道)
A simple lazy afternoon walk for when you want to get out but don't want to go too far.
QING SHAN WATERFALL TRAIL (青山瀑布)
Rewarding hike to a waterfall and beyond, this walk would make for a great picnic day out.