Our favorite hiking spots throughout Taiwan.
Enter Taiwan’s treasure trove of nature – Taroko National Park! The arguable most beautiful hiking trails on the islands are to be found here and is a trip every Taiwan traveler just has to make!
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Feeling tired of the big city jungle? Get a taste of the real thing and join us to Jinmian Mountain, a free guided Homey Hostel Hiking Tour!
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You’re looking for a change from big city life in Taipei? Go visit Yilan County for a 2 day trip, relax in beautiful nature and enjoy relaxing hot springs!
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Les Différents parcours de randonnée autours de Taipei Vous venez d’arriver a Taïwan, et résidez actuellement à Taipei sa capitale, vous appréciez l’ambiance, le style, le côté pratique, ainsi que toutes les activités que cette ville peut vous offrir. Mais en bon amoureux de la nature ce dont vous avez besoin c’est aussi de promenade, de randonnée au coeur de la nature et des forêts. Pas d’inquietude! Taipei dispose de tout ce dont vous avez besoin en la matière. Ici je vais vous lister 3 randonnées…Continue Reading “Randonnée et remise en forme à Taipei”
Maokong Maokong mountain is one of many mountains in Taipei. The mountain is riddled with tea houses, you can taste the tea that was grown on Maokong itself as you rest after completing a long trail. The views and wildlife will not disappoint as they are in abundance. So put on your most comfortable shoes and make your way there. Like every mountain, it is possible to go up Maokong by hiking from all the way down, but most people use the famous gondolas. …Continue Reading “Maokong”
Amongst many things, Taipei is known for its hot weather. With temperatures very often passed 30 degrees, it is useful to know what to do under the sweltering hot sun. First of all, any soul brave enough to go through a hot day in Taipei deserves an ice cream and what else than Ice Monster for some shaved ice. Head to Da’an district to taste their myriad of flavors; mango, strawberry, kiwi and more. Head to their website to find out more. After…Continue Reading “What to do on a hot day in Taipei”
When I’m not living in Taipei studying Chinese, I’m an ecologist, so being outside and otherwise surrounded by nature is kind of my thing. Whenever I move to a new city, my first goal is to find my favorite parks so that I know exactly where to go when I want to sit and relax, go on a run, or have a change of scenery while I’m doing my homework. While I haven’t visited all of Taipei’s green spaces (there are at least a hundred…Continue Reading “The Outdoor Enthusiast’s Guide to Taipei”
1.Walarmi, 1 day (Nan-an – Walarmi – Nan-an) 瓦拉米線，建議1天(南安-瓦拉米-南安) 2. Walarmi, 2 days (Nan-an – Walarmi – Nan-an) 瓦拉米線，建議2天(南安-瓦拉米-南安)3 .Walarmi, 3 days (Nan-an – Walarmi – Nan-an) 瓦拉米線，建議3天(南安-瓦拉米-南安) *suggested Walarmi Routes 4.Yushan Main Peak, 2 days (Tataka – Yushan Main Peak – Tataka) 玉山主峰，建議2天 (塔塔加-玉山主峰-塔塔加)5. Yushan Front Peak, 1 day (Tataka – Yushan Front Peak – Tataka) 玉山前峰，建議1天 (塔塔加-玉山前峰-塔塔加) 6. Yushan Mountains, 2 days (Tataka – Yushan Hiking Route – Tataka) 玉山群峰，建議2天 (塔塔加-玉山群峰-塔塔加)7. Yushan Mountains, 3 days (Tataka – Yushan Hiking Route – Tataka) 玉山群峰，建議3天…Continue Reading “Route Map-Yushan National Park”
1. Mt. Qilai (奇萊主峰線)2. Qilai Mountains Area (奇萊連峰) 3. East side of Qilai (奇萊東稜) 4. Zhuilu Old Road (錐麓古道) 5. Mt. Nanhu (南湖大山線) 6. Nanhu-Zhongyangjian (南湖中央尖”北一段”) 7. Mt. Qingshui Trail (清水山) 8. Quemenguan Fault (北二段”鬼門關斷崖) 9. Mt. Shuan – Mt. Lingming (閂山鈴鳴山) 10. Mt. Shuan single attack (閂山單攻)11. Mt. Bilu single attack (畢祿山單攻)12. Mt. Yangtou (羊頭山)13. Mt. Bilu to Mt. Yangtou Longitudinal Line (畢祿縱走羊頭)
Yushan Main Peak 玉山主峰 3Days2Nights FactYushan Nation Park is well known for its magnificent scenery, sunrises, sunsets, geological features, and views of the clouds from above. Sea of clouds often fill the valleys. Yushan Main Peak (3952m)is the tallest peak in Taiwan and northeast Asia. Itinerary Day 1 10:00~12:00 Taipei Main Station 台北火 車站 (gathering and have gears checked) 12:00~18:00 Taipei 台北 →Shuili水里 (dinner along the road) →Tataka 塔塔加 18:30~19:00 Setting up the tent 19:00~20:30 Dessert time 21:00~ …Continue Reading “Hiking on Yushan Main Peak”