No.5 Xindian Shitou Mountain Trail
is located in Shitou Mountain next to Xindian Bitan. It is about 221 meters above sea level and is connected by three peaks. There are many mountaineering entrances. Most hiking tourists will choose to go down from the MRT Bitan Station to the Nengrenjia Shang Mountain Pass to climb the mountain. The trail is composed of wooden stairs and stone stairs. During the walk, it is covered with dense and lush trees, with cool temperatures and fresh air. The three peaks have viewing pavilions, namely Lion Shou Pavilion, Youth Pavilion and Changshou Pavilion. You can enjoy the landscapes of Bitan, Xindian Creek, Qingtan Yan and other places in the pavilion. After going down the mountain, you can also visit Bitan and enjoy the scenery of the mountains and rivers at one time.
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No.4 Qixing Mountain Mountain Climbing Trail
7 Xingshan Mountain is about 1,120 meters above sea level, and is the highest peak of Yangmingshan National Park . The Qixing Main Peak and Dongfeng Trail are more challenging for beginners. The total length is about 4.9 kilometers and it takes about 3 hours to walk. However, this trail can thoroughly experience the completely different ecological landscapes of the south and northern foothills of Qixing Mountain. On one side are dense forests and on the other side are vast grasslands. The trail near Xiaoyoukeng can also see the volcanic terrain. After reaching the top, you can see the entire Yangmingshan National Park in all directions, and you can also see the North Coast and Taipei Metropolitan Area!
No.3 Dakeng Trail No. 6 and 7
Dakeng Scenic Area is the first choice for many Taichung people to go out and hike. There are 12 mountaineering trails in the scenic area, among which Trails No. 6 and No. 7 have a gentle slope and easy to walk along the way, and are shaded by trees. They are leisure trails that can be easily walked regardless of age. The whole journey is about 3 kilometers. The Trail No. 6 of Dakeng is mainly a wooden stand, and can be connected to Trail No. 7 by a shortcut. The slope of Trail No. 7 is gentle. Many bamboo plants and fruit trees can be seen along the way. However, this shortcut is relatively steep and requires more attention when walking. You can also go straight to Fengdong Stone Park, which overlooks the entire Taichung Basin and Dadu Mountain Area.
No.2 Xiangshan Qinshan Trail
Second place is Xiangshan Qinshan Trail mount next to Hushan. Xiangshan is named after its appearance resembles a Xiangtou. It is ranked alongside Hushan, Shishan and Baoshan. It is the closest mountain to Songshan and Xinyi District . Climbing to the top of the mountain can fully view the entire Xinyi District and Taipei 101, making Xiangshan the first choice for many photography enthusiasts to shoot Taipei 101. Among them, the "Six Big Stones" with huge stones are an indicator landmark of Xiangshan, and Chaoran Pavilion located on the edge is an excellent place to watch fireworks. Every New Year's Eve, you have to go up the mountain in advance to occupy a good viewing location!
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No.1 Beitou Hot Spring Trail
Pokémon Go is indeed invincible, because Beitou Park is a popular treasure grabbing point in Pokémon recently. The Beitou Hot Spring Trail surrounding Beitou Park has also become the most discussed leisure trail recently. The trail is close to the attractions including Beitou Library, Wenquan Museum, Open-air Hot Spring, and geothermal valley near the bottom of the trail. The slope is gentle and there are many attractions along the way. However, due to the recent craze for games, people are reminded that you still have to look at the road when you walk. The total length of the trail is about 1.42 kilometers. You can hatch a 2-kilometer egg by walking around and a half. If you think there are too many people in the park, you might as well walk the trail to exercise and hatch eggs!
