QI TOU HIKING TRAIL (崎頭步道)

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

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

XIANJI YAN TRAIL (仙跡岩觀山步道)

June 22, 2017February 28, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

A shady wander over one of Wenshan District's smaller hills with added mythstorical (myth+historical) features.

DINOSAURS IN A POOL

June 19, 2017June 26, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / 3 Comments

Welcome to perhaps the coolest pool in Taipei (assuming you like dinosaurs as much as I do).

MIHU HISTORIC TRAIL (迷糊步道)

May 31, 2017August 26, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / 3 Comments

A gentle escape from the heat of the summer in a quieter corner of the famous Alishan district.

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.

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.

MOUNT SHAMAO TRAIL (紗帽山)

April 17, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

An easy spring hike in Yangmingshan national park for lizard lovers to enjoy. If you go at the right time of day, you can soak your feet (and body) afterwards in the public hot spring baths.

STEGOSAURUS RIDGE (劍龍稜/茶壺山)

March 6, 2017December 9, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 9 Comments

An exhilarating (and rule breaking), straddling of the dinosaur's spine. Not one for the faint-hearted.

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.

ST. MARIAN’S HIKING TRAIL (聖母山步道)

January 28, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 5 Comments

St. Marian's Hiking Trail, also known more recently as Matcha Mountain is a well known trail in Yilan's Jiaoxi District. It's a big climb with views that are guaranteed to make you glad you made the effort.

JIANTAN MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL (劍潭山步道)

January 14, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Easily accessible by MRT and bus, this trail gives you a glimpse of weekend entertainment in modern-day Taipei and touches on both its military history and present.