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HSINCHU EASY HIKES

FIVE FINGER MOUNTAIN (五指山五峰連走O型)

October 29, 2022December 2, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Five Finger Mountain (or Mount Wuzhi), is so named because of the five prominent peaks that protrude along the ridge line. Instantly recognisable from afar, the conjoined summits do indeed (loosely) resemble a waving hand, and the trail connecting them make for a very enjoyable day's walking.

FEIFENG SHAN, ZHONGKENG SHAN and SHIBITAN SHAN LOOP (飛鳳山/中坑山/石壁潭山O型)

October 8, 2021November 16, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 3 Comments

This fun, half-day trail in Hsinchu County will take you to one of Taiwan's Minor 100 Peaks. There are a few scenic views along the way and you can even have the odd experience of seeing Taipei 101 from a different county.

18 PEAKS MOUNTAIN PARK (十八尖山公園)

August 14, 2020May 31, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

18 Peaks Mountain Park is one of Hsinchu's most easily accessible outdoor leisure spots. Not only does it draw outdoor fans in search of a scenic place for a stroll (or a jog), but its layered past means it also has much to attract history buffs.

FENG QI SUNSET TRAIL (鳳崎落日步道)

November 27, 2017October 4, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

An easy and leisurely afternoon walk taking in military relics. Bring your significant other and aim to finish the walk around sundown so that you can watch the sunset together as you gaze out over the Taiwan Strait.

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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LUBI MOUNTAIN THERE-AND-BACK (魯壁山)

November 22, 2016December 30, 2021 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

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

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Last year, when I had a chunk of free time and a T-pass, I went on a mission to see how far the 北北基桃 (Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan) pass would take me and ended up exploring a few spots in Taoyuan’s mountainous Fuxing District that I hadn’t previously been to, among them, Xiaowulai and the hot spring village of Luofu. Yes, it’s a long way, but if you pack a swimming costume, this is a full day out. Guess where. Tung season is currently bringing its white, green and blue colour palette to the hills of northern Taiwan. These photos are from Daqiong Trail in Taoyuan — a popular spot with blossom chasers.

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