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QIXING SHAN (七星山)

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

SCHOLARS’ HIKING TRAIL LOOP (秀才登山步道)

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

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

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

LUBI MOUNTAIN THERE-AND-BACK (魯壁山)

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

PAOMA HISTORIC TRAIL (跑馬古道)

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

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.

TIANMU OLD TRAIL (天母古道)

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

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

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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)

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

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Whether in glorious sun or gloom, I will never tire of the scenery found in New Taipei’s Ruifang District.  This newest post on the site details a walk we did there in murky conditions earlier in the year, which was beautiful despite the weather’s best efforts to make it not so. A crested goshawk caught in this morning’s downpour. When the stonemason’s skill set doesn’t do you justice…

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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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