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Moving Mountains: An Australian Hiker Moves in Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2018-09-102018-08-31

Living in Taiwan, Voices From Taiwanhiking, interview, jinmianshan, July, MRT, taipei, xianshan, YouBike1 Comment

One of the things Ray appreciates most about living in Taipei is how easy it is to get out of Taipei without technically having to even leave the city.

Ways to Explore Taroko Gorge

By: MyTaiwanTour 2018-06-222018-06-22

Eastern Taiwan, PlacesBicycling, Culture, hiking, river tracing, Taroko Gorge3 Comments

Ah, Taroko! Even the name, which means “human being” in the language of the indigenous Truku tribe evokes magic.Best known for its gorgeous gorge, the park itself is known collectively as Taroko Gorge National Park.

Sky High-Climbing Up to the Roof of Taiwan: A Wushe to Mt. Hehuan Excursion

By: Taiwan Scene 2017-09-102018-07-24

Activities, Hiking and Naturehehuanshan, hiking1 Comment

On a three-day adventure along the Central Cross-Island Highway in the Nantou County section of the soaring Central Mountain Range.

Seven Star Mountain, a Hike You Cannot Miss While in Taipei

By: Taiwan Scene 2016-04-252018-07-24

Activities, Hiking and Naturehiking, Qixing Mountain, seven star mountain, taipei, yangmingshan1 Comment

Though I’ve lived in Taipei over 20 years, I’d never made it to the top of the city’s iconic Mt. Qixing, or Seven Star Mountain, known for its riveting views of Taipei, the mountains beyond, and of the rugged, whitecap-washed north coast. Today was the day, the scenic Mt. Qixing Trail my path into the north Taiwan sky.

Snow Mountain – A Winter Hike on One of Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Mountains

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-10-052018-05-30

Activities, Hiking and NaturehikingLeave a Comment

Taiwan’s second-highest peak, Snow Mountain (3,886m), is often overlooked by Westerners who come to the island for hiking. Mt. Jade, being the tallest, is the one that everyone wants to bag, but for me, Snow Mountain is a far more interesting and scenic hike. The terrain and views vary greatly, and even though I’ve been to the top some fifteen times, I still look forward to each and every trip.

Jiaming Lake – A Hike to a Beautiful High-Mountain Lake

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-09-252018-06-27

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At an elevation of 3,520m above sea level, Jiaming Lake is Taiwan’s second-highest mountain lake, and one of its biggest. It was once thought that the lake was created by a meteor strike, but it is now believed that it was formed by glacier movement during the last ice age.

Gorge Soaring – The Views of Eagles along Taroko Gorge’s Trails

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-09-082018-06-13

Activities, Hiking and Natureeditor's pick in may, hiking4 Comments

Taroko Gorge’s (太魯閣峽谷) wonderful trails give you thrilling all-natural highs – up high on mountainsides and cliffsides, and with soaring spirits just as high.

Into the Mountains – Exploring Taipei City’s Outskirts

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-08-172018-06-27

Activities, RelaxationBeitou, hiking, hot springs, yangmingshanLeave a Comment

Another great thing about Taipei is how quickly you can leave the city center and spend a day with Mother Nature. Hiking trails, hot springs, and mountain scenery are just a short bus ride away.