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NEW TAIPEI CITY EASY HIKE

JINSHAN SHITOUSHAN PARK TRAIL (金山獅頭山公園步道)

August 10, 2017February 28, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A very easy walk on the north coast of Taiwan where you can gaze out to sea and consider the immortality of love.

DA JIAN SHAN via XIUFENG FALLS (秀峰瀑布/大尖山)

July 30, 2017August 9, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 6 Comments

An easy hike with a waterfall and city views in Xizhi District.

QI TOU HIKING TRAIL (崎頭步道)

June 26, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_1231-1 A hike fit for even the most devoted of gym bunnies.

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KEELUNG MOUNTAIN (基隆山)

April 30, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 3 Comments

A different way to experience the famous tourist town Jiufen.

LINKOU FOREST TRAIL (林口森林步道)

April 23, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

A hidden gem of a trail nestled in the hills around Linkou. This easy walk would be great for families.

ERGE SHAN VIA NANBANGLIAO LOOP (二格山,南邦寮山)

February 11, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short loop at the edge of civilisation offers a quick getaway from the city.

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NIULIAOPU to TOUGH GUY PEAK (牛寮埔 / 硬漢嶺)

January 23, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

The not-so-tough route up to Tough Guy Peak.

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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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PAOZILUN HIKING TRAIL AND SILONG WATERFALL (炮子崙步道/四龍瀑布)

October 19, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_5740 A chance to test your navigation skills as you wander through hillside farmland.

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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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MOUNT WU FEN HIKING TRAIL (五分山)

August 15, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A bit of a steps workout walk.

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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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