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SAVAGE VALLEY (野人谷)

March 21, 2026March 26, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This loop walk in New Taipei's pretty Pingxi District takes you through an abandoned pleasure park, past a couple of waterfalls, and past the odd landscape of Dahua's potholes.

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, 2016June 10, 2026 / 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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Yesterday's night hike turned out to be rather fruitful. We spotted two greater green snakes, two mock vipers, a bamboo pit viper, and a red-banded snake — six snakes in total. A tip for aspiring snake spotters: look up. Five of the six were in trees, two of them much higher than I'd have expected. Big thanks to Kristel from Rewild Taiwan for showing us where to look. It took me nearby a decade, but I’ve finally gotten around to walking and writing up my final Guguan Hero, Mount Baimao. I guess it’s time to go back and revisit some of the earlier ones now… We had no bananas to hand, so went with the tried and tested finger-for-scale approach.

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