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XIHU TO DA LUN WEI HILL (西湖往大崙尾山)

February 12, 2017February 28, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A pick-your-own-ending style ramble around the hills north of Neihu.

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ERGE SHAN VIA NANBANGLIAO LOOP (二格山,南邦寮山)

February 11, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short loop at the edge of civilisation offers a quick getaway from the city.

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XIAO NANGANG HILL TRAIL (小南港山步道)

January 17, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Xiao Nangang Hill is a peaceful, scenic wander within walking distance of the MRT.

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JIANTAN MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL (劍潭山步道)

January 14, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

img_6823 Easily accessible by MRT and bus, this trail gives you a glimpse of weekend entertainment in modern-day Taipei and touches on both its military history and present.

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QILONG HISTORIC TRAIL (騎龍古道)

January 8, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Road walking with a view in Hsinchu County.

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QIXINGLING TRAIL (七星領步道)

January 1, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

A gentle hike with expansive views over Yilan Plain.

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MOUNT DATONG TRAIL (大同山步道)

December 26, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 1 Comment

A cultural stroll through hillside temples and graveyards.

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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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PAOMA HISTORIC TRAIL (跑馬古道)

November 9, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

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

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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, 2016November 14, 2024 / 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, 2016November 14, 2024 / 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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XINLIAO WATERFALL TRAIL (新寮瀑布)

August 28, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

img_74821 A super short amble to an impressive waterfall.

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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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