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TAMSUI-KAVALAN TRAILS: MUDAN LOOP (淡蘭古道北路:牡丹/燦光寮古道/貂山古道)

February 17, 2021November 16, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This peaceful part of the northern Tamsui-Kavalan Trails traverses the slopes of the valley south of Jinguashi. Along the way you’ll pass deserted mining settlements, a tomb with a tragic tale, (or two, or three, or four), and a now abandoned dam in the middle of the forest.

TAMSUI-KAVALAN TRAILS: RUIFANG to SHUANGXI (淡蘭古道北路:瑞芳/雙溪)

November 28, 2020January 11, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Ruifang to Shuangxi forms part of the northern road of the Tamsui-Kavalan Trails. It passes through several rural communities and is a relatively easy route, since much of it follows established roads. It also passes the famous Jinzibei steele.

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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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