Nature and hiking near Taipei
Yangmingshan National Park trails, Elephant Mountain sunrise hike, Maokong gondola and the best day hikes accessible by MRT.
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Elephant Mountain hike — the Taipei 101 view trail explained
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) hike guide — MRT access, 20-minute trail to the top, best time for Taipei 101 views, what to bring, and how crowded it gets.
Maokong gondola guide — tea plantations, views, and how to visit
Maokong Gondola guide from Taipei — ticket prices, cable car schedule, best teahouses for oolong tea, and how to combine with Taipei Zoo.
Taipei best hikes — ranked by effort, views, and access from the MRT
The best hiking trails in and around Taipei ranked by difficulty, access from MRT, and scenic reward — from Elephant Mountain to Yangmingshan to Wulai.
Yangmingshan hiking guide — trails, transport, and what to see
Yangmingshan National Park hiking guide — Seven Star Mountain, Xiaoyoukeng fumaroles, cherry blossoms, bus routes from Taipei, trail difficulties.