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ZHIXING OLD TRAIL (知性古道)

November 3, 2019November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A short and simple Sunday afternoon type of stroll. For anyone wanting more of a workout, there’s always the option to include the adjoining Wu Jiu Tong Trail.

DAKENG TUNG BLOSSOM TRAIL (大坑桐花步道)

April 28, 2019October 21, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A quiet leg-stretch through the hills and farmland of Guishan township. Come in April or May to enjoy the tung blossom that gives the trail its name.

YANG CHO FOREST TRAIL (羊稠森林步道)

June 10, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 4 Comments

An enjoyable stroll through shady forest with views of the HSR.

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FUREN TRAIL (福人步道)

May 12, 2017September 7, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A nice shaded wander around a little strip of wooded land.

XIAOCUKENG ANCIENT TRAIL TO SHIMEN HILL (小粗坑古道/石門山)

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

A moderate afternoon hike up an old cattle path with a minor peak at the top.

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RESEVOIR LOOP IN TAOYUAN (桃園大圳)

October 4, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

img_6500 Short, easy-access walk around a reservoir for days when you're not up for climbing a mountain.

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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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Seen in a smallish temple Chishang: a bouquet of rice in place of the usual lilies. Good evening Taipei. This year’s silvergrass season has definitely arrived. These photos were taken at Sanjiaopu Peak (三角埔頂山), a popular New Taipei spot for silvergrass photography, and this week, I’ve also seen photos showing Mount Qixing’s Lengshuikeng Trail, Qingtiangang, and Mount Bangping all covered in the fluffy plumes.

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