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TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 10B

April 1, 2023May 2, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail packs a lot of interesting spots into its not-quite-14km length. There are not one, but two Xiao Bai Yue, and one of Taipei's most impressive land god temples.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 10A

April 1, 2023April 30, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Leading from Sanxia District and on towards Tucheng, this section of the Taipei Skyline Trail was an unexpected pleasure. Gently taxing and quiet ridge line trails offer a wonderful escape from the city.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 9B

March 25, 2023April 19, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Much of the Taipei Skyline Trail stitches together popular routes on the edge of the city. Not so this section, which looks like it doesn't get many visitors.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 9A

March 25, 2023April 19, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail is unique in that it is almost a loop. It covers conjoined ridges that form a horseshoe-esque shape stretching from Sanxia, out towards Daxi, and then back to Sanxia again.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 7A

March 11, 2023April 15, 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 6B

March 4, 2023April 13, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail offers grand views over Yangmingshan Park's western hills, as it takes walkers over the steep (and often) muddy peaks of the Mount Datun range.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 5B

February 25, 2023April 12, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

The fifth section of the Taipei Skyline Trail sees you leaving Yangmingshan Park behind and entering Keelung. This section covers a long (muddy) ridge walk between Fengguizi and the very edge of Keelung City.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 5A

February 25, 2023April 10, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail takes you close to the coast as you explore some of the sights of Keelung.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL SECTION 4 (Short Version)

February 18, 2023April 7, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

The highlight of this section of the Taipei Skyline Trail is unquestionably the exceedingly cool temple cave close to Mount Hongdan. That aside, it involves some pleasant wandering over less-travelled paths, and passes plenty of historic spots.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 3

February 11, 2023April 7, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / 5 Comments

Straddling Xizhi and Ruifang Districts, Section three of the Taipei Skyline Trail offers a good workout, a few views, a historic fort, and one of Taiwan's Minor 100 Peaks.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2B

February 4, 2023April 7, 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, 2023April 7, 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, 2023April 7, 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.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 1A

January 28, 2023April 6, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / 1 Comment

Climbing from the cerulean waters of Xindian River, this section of the Taipei Skyline Trail takes you up to the ridge line that runs from Bitan over towards Shiding, getting steadily more rugged as it makes its way further east.

YOUKENG TRAIL and WATERFALL (幼坑步道/幼坑瀑布)

August 19, 2022July 29, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

The hills sheltering the Pingxi Line are home to countless exciting trails and waterfalls. Perhaps one of the most spectacular amongst them is the many-leveled Youkeng Waterfall.

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Close to the remains of Gongziliao Fort, walkers can find the summit of Mount Gongziliao, an easy one Xiao Bai Yue. At only 162 metres above sea level, it’s not one of Taiwan’s most magnificent peaks, but if you include a trip to see the first, this is a great half-day outing. NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Mount Gongziliao and Mount Gongziliao Fort (槓子寮山/槓子寮砲臺) Scenes from a hot wander in Hsinchu.

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