Jiantanshan Trailhead (Tongbei St) — Attraction in Taipei

If you do it from one end to the other, and go through the extra trail to the observatory, it is about 4 miles from MRT station to MRT station. You'll have to walk about 30 minutes on a road at the end. Most people we met were just going one way, and turning around after an hours walk. They're are plenty of stairs up and down , lots of side trails, and most of the time you are under a thick canopy. We saw two crested serpent eagles, heard more, and heard many other birds were are not familiar with. Lots of older people walk these trails, and everyone says hello. It's very peaceful. They're are many places to stop and enjoy the view of the city, Taipei 101 in the distance, and the river. You walk past a couple of...

I think the hiking trail in here is pretty refreshing, but there’s LOTS OF STAIRS😭 I think you have to be prepared to come here/at least your body is warmed up!

Walking from Jiantan station is not too far to the Jiantan entrance! But the view was not...

Enjoyed the hike! Entered from Dazhi to. Go to shilin Night Market. Expect steep slopes. Normal shoes are sufficient, trail shoes with aggressive soles could be a little slippery as there are no soil to dig into. Mostly wood...