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BITOUJIAO TRAIL (鼻頭角步道)

November 25, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 5 Comments

Bitoujiao Trail is a pleasant and easy 3-kilometre loop offering lovely coastal views. The shortness and ease, combined with options for food and water replenishment, and public transport accessibility make it an excellent choice for anyone wanting a quick escape.

SANCHONG AND LUZHOU CYCLE LOOP

March 17, 2019February 28, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

If you look at Sanchong and Luzhou on a map, they seem to form an island, cut off from the rest of Taipei by rivers and parks. Luckily for the residents of this area, these unbuilt-up spaces house a great network of cycle paths where you can enjoy either a good bit of exercise or a laid back bike ride depending on your mood and energy levels.

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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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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TEAPOT MOUNTAIN (茶壺山)

December 19, 2016December 9, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 4 Comments

Teapot Mountain is an easy climb among stunning coastal mountain scenery.

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

November 26, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

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

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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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QING SHAN WATERFALL TRAIL (青山瀑布)

September 1, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

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

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Alishan, Shuishan Giant Tree Trail. Living in Taipei, it can be easy to take the beauty on my doorstep for granted. In fact, when I headed for Qixing Mountain yesterday, my main objective was exercise, but just look at this gorgeous scenery. The landscape has so many faces to share, even on a single day. What are you looking at?

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