You can get there by taking the MRT! 8 carefully selected mountain trails

Hiking Notes The Taipei MRT is connected in all directions, which is really convenient for those who want to take a walk on the trails in Taipei city! The following introduces eight hiking trails located in Neihu District, Nangang District, Xinyi District and Wenshan District: Bailushan Mountain Trail, Kangleshan Mountain Trail, Lishan Qiaokou Mountain Trail, Hushan Mountain Trail, and Xiangshan Mountain Trail Trail, Xianji Rock Trail, Zhanzhan Palace Maokong Mountain Trail, Zhanzhan Cha Road Mountain Trail, these trails can be seen after exiting the MRT station, and you can either walk a short distance or transfer to a bus. A short bus or cable car ride will take you to the trailhead and start your Taipei City Trail Tour!

Bailushan Mountain Trail

Located in Neihu Dahu Park, the Bailushan Mountain Trail still preserves the naturally evolved forest style, and the highest point of the trail is white. The altitude of Luo Mountain is only 143 meters, and the slope is gentle, making it a very approachable hilltop. The trail has 50 turns, so it is also called the Bailushan 50-turn trail. The platform at the top of Bailushan is wide, with quiet green shade, dense forests, and diverse ferns along the way. It is a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Location: Neihu District, Taipei City Total length: 1.8 kilometers Time spent: 60 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: Dense forest and gentle slope. Transportation: MRT Dahu Park Station/Huzhou Station For detailed information on Bailushan Hiking Trail, please click here

Kangleshan Hiking Trail

The starting point of Kangleshan Hiking Trail is located on Chenggong Road, Neihu Next to the Huangshi Gong Temple in Section 5, the trail is shaded by trees and cool breeze blows. It is the most common mountain trail for morning hikers. The highest point of the trail is also the best place to appreciate Dahu Park. The olive trees and large banyan trees along the way are undoubtedly the main landmarks of the trail, especially the latter. There is an old banyan tree with a circumference of 4 meters. It has lush branches and leaves and is full of green. The locals call it the "Rongbo Sacred Tree". Location: Neihu District, Taipei City Total length: 1.5 kilometers Time spent: 40 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: In May, tung trees bloom along the way, and the fallen flowers are colorful, which is really beautiful Transportation: MRT Dahu Park Station Kangleshan Trail For more information, please click This Kangleshan Mountain Trail can be connected to the Mingju Mountain Mountain Trail (Kangleshan Mountain Trail, photographed by Lao Wang) Lishan Qiaokou Mountain Trail

Lishan Qiaokou Mountain Trail is located in Nangang Park In the south, this was once an irrigation water source close to mountains and rivers. The three old ponds in Nangang District (Houshan Pi, Dongxin Pi, Sanchong Pi) are located here. This trail has a history of hundreds of years. It was once a shortcut for ancestors to carry rice and tea and travel between Songshan (Xikou) and Sizie (Section 4 of Institute Road). Walking on forest trails and ancient roads deep in the mountains, you can see The rare snake tree and the yellowing fallen leaves are everywhere. There are few people here. The quiet atmosphere of the trail allows people to experience the beauty of nature.

Location: Nangang District, Taipei City Total length: 2 kilometers Time spent: 60 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: A century-old trail with historical and cultural features. The double-fanged fern near the entrance of Lishan Bridge is a rare plant community in Taipei. Transportation: MRT Houshanpi Station/Kunyang Station Lishan Bridge Entrance Mountain Trail For detailed information, please click here Hushan Mountain Trail

Tiger Mountain is a good place for Taipei citizens to relax during holidays. Although the altitude is only 140 meters, the outlook is good. Taipei 101 is often seen at the turning point, and it feels like 101 is accompanying you all the way up the mountain. There are many platforms on the trail that are good places to appreciate Taipei 101 and overlook the Taipei Basin, including the 120 Highland Pavilion, Fuxing Garden, Shifang Zen Temple, etc. It is also the best place to enjoy the 101 New Year's Eve fireworks, and it is also a good place for photography enthusiasts A popular spot for visitors to capture the style of Taipei 101. Location: Xinyi District, Taipei City Total length: 2.5 kilometers Time spent: 150 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: Broad scenery, rich ecology Transportation: MRT Houshanpi Station Hushan Mountain Trail For detailed information, please click here Xiangshan Mountain Trail

Elephant Mountain, located in Xinyi District, Taipei City, is known as the Four Beast Mountains together with the nearby Tiger, Leopard and Lion Mountains. It got its name because it looks like an elephant head. Although the top of the mountain is only 183 meters, it clearly overlooks the Taipei Basin and Taipei Landmark 101 Building. It has an excellent view and is the best place for many photographers to take pictures of night scenes and New Year's Eve fireworks. The tawny or ocher-red rock walls and boulders can be seen on the trail, which is very special. In addition, the ecology is diverse and rich, and the excitement can be expected, so it is a good place to enjoy the outdoor green forests in the greater Taipei area. Location: Xinyi District, Taipei City Total length: 2.3 kilometers Time spent: 100 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: Broad scenery, special geology, a good place to enjoy Taipei 101 Transportation: MRT Xiangshan Station Xiangshan Mountain Trail For detailed information, please click here (top of Xiangshan Mountain) Viewing platform, photo by Lao Wang) Xianjiyan Trail

Although Xianjiyan is a small mountain, it has an excellent view. The top of the mountain is controlled by a first-class satellite like Qixing Mountain, the highest peak in Taipei City. Point, you can clearly see the Taipei Basin in the distance.

Climbing up the stairs from the trailhead, there are dense shades along the way. If you come here at different seasons, you can see colorful flowers of different colors blooming. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the legend of Xianji Rock is also quite intriguing. On the rocks near the top of the mountain, there are like a pair of flowers. The legend of the footprints in the cave was left by Lu Dongbin, which also adds a fantasy color to Xianji Rock. Location: Wenshan District, Taipei City. Total length: 1.9 kilometers. Time spent: 120 minutes. Difficulty level: Low. Features: In February, you can see white mandala flowers and pink mountain cherry blossoms. In April and May, you can see tung flowers and pink tung flowers. In early summer, you can admire the sea of ??golden acacia flowers. Peach blossoms are in full bloom in June, and you can enjoy the red maples in autumn. Transportation: For detailed information on the Xianjiyan Trail at Jingmei MRT Station, please click here

Zhanzhan Palace Maokong Qishan Trail

Along the Zhanzhan Palace Trail, there are elegant stone lanterns lining the trails. On both sides, together with the archway at the entrance of the trail and the Zhongnan Pavilion on the way, it is not difficult to find that the trail was built during the Japanese occupation of Showa (1926~1945). It has a strong Japanese-style architectural style, which is extremely simple, elegant and precious. Location: Wenshan District, Taipei City Total length: 4.1 kilometers Time spent: 125 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: You can come here to enjoy the "May Snow" tung flowers in April and May. Transportation: Take the Maokong cable car from the MRT Zoo Station to Maokong Guide Palace. For detailed information on the Maokong Mountain Trail, please click here

The Guide Tea Road Mountain Trail starts from the Zhangshan Temple Trail ( Feilong Trail), Zhanghu Trail and Sanxuangong Trail are all composed of the same old trail. It runs through the tea gardens in Muzha Mountain and passes through tea gardens, farmhouses and bamboo forests. Small explanatory signs are set up along the way. It introduces the past history of the local tea area, the origin of the trail, tea varieties, tea making methods, etc., allowing the public to gain knowledge while enjoying outdoor leisure hiking activities. It is a hiking route suitable for families and children.

Location: Wenshan District, Taipei City Total length: 4.3 kilometers Time spent: 120 minutes Difficulty: Low Features: During the tung flower season in May, the Zhanghu Trail is full of tung flowers, especially around the "Zhang Naimiao Tea Master Memorial Hall" The most concentrated and convenient transportation: MRT Zoo Station/Wanfang Community Station or MRT Zoo Station, transfer to the Maokong Cable to Maokong Guide Tea Road Mountain Trail. For detailed information, please click here