A charming and easily accessible walk which takes in a temple behind a waterfall and panoramic views from Taipei's Maokong gondola. With a couple of route options, this walk is suitable for confident beginners and anyone with more experience.
jinshan shitoushan park trail (金山獅頭山公園步道)
A very easy walk on the north coast of Taiwan where you can gaze out to sea and consider the immortality of love.
fuyuan trail with ancient banyans (福源山步道)
A quiet and pretty hiking trail just outside of Taipei. Along the way you can enjoy quirks of nature like the thousand year banyan tree and a lily pond half way up a mountain (well, it's more of a big hill really).
da jian shan via xiufeng falls (秀峰瀑布到大尖山)
An easy hike with a waterfall and city views in Xizhi District.
elephant mountain, thumb mountain and 95 peak on the nangang mountain trail (南港山佈道: 象山>拇指山>九五峰)
Escape the hoards of tourists taking selfies at that most famous of Taipei's scenic views by exploring beyond elephant mountain. This easy route takes you higher to muzhi mountain and 95 peak, all the while offering great vantage points and lots of hidden shrines to discover.
TAIPEIFF
The 2017 Taipei Film Festival has been and gone - I overindulged and managed to fit in six screenings in. This annual event is a key part of Taipei's cultural calendar, showcasing a wide range of films from all over the world.
qi tou hiking trail 崎頭步道
A hike fit for even the most devoted of gym bunnies.
