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TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 7A

March 11, 2023February 14, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Section 7A of the Taipei Skyline Trail sees you scaling Mount Guanyin the hard way, before leading you along a quieter stretch of path to the place where Taiwan's Robin Hood (allegedly) met his end.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2B

February 4, 2023February 14, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail was an unexpected delight. It has the twin charms of both a fun ridge walk and a temple-studded historic trail.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2A

February 4, 2023February 14, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail covers one of the quintessential Taipei day hikes: the spectacular Huangdidian. Bring a camera and a well-rested body, and come prepared for a very fun walk.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 1B

January 28, 2023February 14, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail really packs in the views. Taking you from Caonan in the east to Shiding in the west, it offers thrilling climbing and some tantalising views over the famous Huangdidian Ridge.

MAOSING MAIN TRAIL (茂興步道主線)

September 30, 2022October 16, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Of the two trails accessible from Taipingshan's iconic bong bong train, Maosing Main Trail is both the longer and flatter option. It follows the course of the old tracks for a gentle 1km wander through grand forest scenery.

TAIPINGSHAN CYPRESS TRAIL (檜木原始林步道)

September 9, 2022October 16, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Located high up in the mountainous forests in the South of Yilan County, Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area is home to spectacular old forests. The Cypress Trail offers a very easy introduction to this special landscape.

SANQING TEMPLE FOREST TRAIL EASTERN LOOP (三清宮森林步道東線)

July 1, 2022July 13, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short loop on the outskirts of Changhua City can be walked on its own or paired up with the western loop for a slightly longer adventure.

QIXING SHAN NIGHT HIKE (七星山夜爬)

June 24, 2022June 17, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Qixing Shan attracts walkers year-round for its expansive views, bamboo-lined paths and volcanic geology. As Taipei's highest mountain, it is a must-climb for the city's population of avid hikers, but how many of them can say they have climbed it in the dark?

JIANTAN TRAIL NIGHT HIKE (劍潭山步道夜爬)

May 13, 2022July 20, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

There are lots of trails close to the city that offer opportunities for exploring after dark. The ever popular Jiantan Hiking Trail is one such route - although if you visit at night you can expect to have the paths almost entirely to yourselves.

NANGANG TEA MOUNTAIN TRAIL (南港茶山步道 )

February 18, 2022June 9, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

If you picture Nangang District in your mind what do you see? The train station? The exhibition centre? The giant software park? I bet you didn’t envision quiet hillsides cloaked with neat rows of tea. This trail offers an insight into a side of Nangang that not so many people know about.

NEIHU’S PATH LESS TRAVELLED

January 7, 2022February 18, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

The hills around Jinmian Shan are crisscrossed with hiking trails of varying degrees of popularity and difficulty. This post details one of the quieter walks that you can do in the area.

ZHENGHAN TRAIL (鄭漢紀念步道)

December 17, 2021February 18, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / 1 Comment

Zhenghan Trail is a short and easy trail that would be suitable for almost anyone. The walk climbs to an outlook which has a memorial to a local man and views over Miaoli’s Zhunan District.

MOUNT EGONGJI and MOUNT NIAOZUI (鵝公髻山/鳥嘴山)

December 3, 2021February 18, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Situated in Hsinchu's Wufeng Township, Mount Egongj and its neighbour Mount Niaozui offer a great day's walking. Hikers can take in both dramatic views and photogenic forests on this enjoyable route.

FROG ROCK PARK COASTAL TRAIL (青蛙石海洋步道)

November 26, 2021March 15, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Frog Rock Coastal Trail is a short and easy walk just off the main drag of relaxed beach town, Kenting. As well as a tiny coral beach and coastal views, visitors can explore a beautiful replica of a traditional Minnan style village.

JINGUASHI AQUEDUCT TRAIL (山尖路步道)

November 12, 2021February 18, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short trail linking the two popular tourist villages of Jiufen and Jinguashi takes you past aqueducts that were used during the area's industrial past. It's a great way to stretch your legs after sampling the edible delights of Jiufen Old Street.

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