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ZHAOYANG NATIONAL TRAIL (朝陽國家步道)

July 20, 2024December 11, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This coastal trail in southern Yilan's Nan'ao Township offers pretty views of the vivid blue ocean, and the town of Nan'ao itself is also worthy of a brief wander.

JIU LIAO CREEK TRAIL TO GABA WATERFALL (九寮溪步道/戈霸瀑布)

March 2, 2019October 21, 2023 / taiwantrailsandtales / 5 Comments

A gentle trail following Jiu Liao Creek up towards the 30m high Gaba falls. The path is dotted with information boards explaining various aspects of Atayal life and several interesting bridges carry you over the water.

SECRET SPOT OF WU LAO KENG

September 4, 2017February 21, 2022 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Sometimes the summer heat here in Taiwan makes hiking an unappealing prospect. For the days when you just wish to laze in cool liquid you can head to this watering hole south of Yilan which is literally hidden under a bridge.

PAOMA HISTORIC TRAIL (跑馬古道)

November 9, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Take a stroll through the past along this historic logging route.

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XINLIAO WATERFALL TRAIL (新寮瀑布)

August 28, 2016November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

img_74821 A super short amble to an impressive waterfall.

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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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