TAOYUAN COUNTY HIKING TRAILS

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LALASHAN SACRED TREE TRAIL (拉拉山神木群歩道)

Lalashan — R’ra in the local Tayal language — is one of 19 such designated national forest recreation areas in Taiwan. It occupies an area of land that sits 1,500 to 2,130 metres above sea level in Taoyuan’s Fuxing District up a winding road dotted with Tayal villages. The forest is home to many ancient trees, some of them centuries old, and a pleasantly shady trail takes hikers on a meandering loop to greet these sacred giants.

DONGYANSHAN FOREST TRAIL (東眼山森林知性步道)

The Dongyanshan Forest Trail is a gentle walk that is easy enough to be suitable for families. Along the way you can learn about some of the historical techniques employed in the logging industry.

MOUNT XIZHOU (溪洲山)

Climbing Taoyuan’s Mount Xizhou—one of Taiwan’s 100 Minor Peaks—is a pleasant half-day adventure on the northern edge of Shimen Reservoir. The shady trail winds up through a series of forest clearings and is a popular exercise spot for local retirees.

DONGMAN TRAIL (東滿步道)

Dongman Trail is a unique experience among Taiwan hiking trails in that it connects two of Taiwan’s forest recreation areas: Dongyanshan and Manyueyuan. At around 16-17km, it is a relatively long day-hike, but walkers who venture onto this route are treated to picturesque and peaceful forest scenery.

SANMIN BAT CAVE and GUANYIN TEMPLE (三民蝙蝠洞/觀音洞)

An easy walk in Taoyuan’s mountainous Fuxing District that packs a lot into its short length. There’s a bat cave, a waterfall, and a unique temple built around a mountain spring—more than enough to make it worth a trip.

TAOLIN BIKEWAY (桃林鐵路自行車道)

This gentle ride in Taoyuan has been deftly stitched together from the remains of the old Taolin coal railway. The scenery cannot be described as breathtaking, but it’s a fun way to explore part of Taoyuan that’s well off the tourist trail.

QINZI PEAK TRAIL (親子峰步道)

This easy walk in Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area takes you through some lovely forest scenery, and the location is perfect for indulging in a spot of bird or wildlife watching.

MOUNT DONGYAN (東眼山)

This beautiful trail in Taoyuan’s Fuxing District takes you up to the summit of Mount Dongyan via some incredibly pretty forest footpaths.

RAKNUS SELU TRAIL DAY 2 (樟之細路D2)

Day two on the Raknus Selu Trail is the first time that the route takes you off the roads and gets you walking on some of the old trails that crisscross the area’s hills.

RAKNUS SELU TRAIL DAY 1 (樟之細路D1)

This first day on the Raknus Selu Trail is a looping wander which starts at Sankeng Old Street before heading down to the banks of the river that once made the area prosperous.

MOUNT NAJIE (那結山)

The trail to Mount Najie offers some fun scrambling up through the tall forests of Taoyuan’s Fuxing District. If you’re looking for somewhere to escape the crowds, then this is the peak for you.

DATIELIAO OLD TRAIL to BAISHI SHAN and JINMIAN SHAN (打鐵寮古道/白石山/十三分山/金面山)

This varied walk follows a beautiful reclaimed historic trail alongside a stream and then climbs to a ridge line with views over Taoyuan City as well as some of the county’s more remote villages.

FUXING JIAN SHAN (復興尖山)

This trail in Taoyuan’s Fuxing District boasts dramatic mountainscapes, wonderful old forest scenery, some seriously tiring walking and just a touch of adrenalin-stoking danger.

ZHIXING OLD TRAIL (知性古道)

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)

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.

GUI SHAN MOUNTAINTOP LOOP (龜山山頂小O型縱走)

A leisurely loop walk which starts out from a very ‘Taiwan-feeling’ village community. You’ll pass university buildings, small ponds and a temple as well as meander through allotments and a graveyard. On clear days, there are views of layered hills out towards Sanxia and beyond from the easternmost point of the walk.