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WATERFALLS

DA JIAN SHAN via XIUFENG FALLS (秀峰瀑布/大尖山)

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An easy hike with a waterfall and city views in Xizhi District.

LINMEI SHIPAN TRAIL (林美石磐步道)

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A relaxing stroll through woods next to a stream.

ST. MARIAN’S HIKING TRAIL (聖母山步道)

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St. Marian's Hiking Trail, also known more recently as Matcha Mountain is a well known trail in Yilan's Jiaoxi District. It's a big climb with views that are guaranteed to make you glad you made the effort.

GALAHE NATURAL HOT SPRING (嘎拉賀溫泉)

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Let nature indulge you in this wild hot spring.

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

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

QING SHAN WATERFALL TRAIL (青山瀑布)

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

XINLIAO WATERFALL TRAIL (新寮瀑布)

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img_74821 A super short amble to an impressive waterfall.

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When the stonemason’s skill set doesn’t do you justice… A magnificent multitude of mushrooms. This spectacular colony had moved in to grow on the body of a tree that had fallen in a dry creek bed. 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.

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After a decade of running Taiwan Trails and Tales, I’ve come to the conclusion that it is time to make some changes. From now on, the trail details on some new guides (maps, transport and difficulty info) will be made available to members only. Don’t worry, though: all 500+ existing guides will stay completely free, as will the stories and photos on every new post.
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