Thumb Lookout Mountain — Attraction in Taipei

Amazing hike from the start of the Elephant Mountain trail (near % arabica) all the way through to the viewing platform and past onwards towards this Thumb Mountain lookout. The main trek will continue onwards to JiuWu Peak whilst the trek to Thumb Mountain lookout is a side trek that really needs a little bit of climbing (with the help of ropes).

Definitely need to wear a good pair of shoes for this section. But overall, totally worth the view - if you come in the early morning hours (7:30am), it isn’t too hot and perfect to sit down and enjoy the view with a...

A quick 1-1.5 hour hike near Taipei City which offers great views of both sides of the city. Even though Jiwu peak is taller than this lookout, this one still has great views and is more adventurous to climb. I was able to catch the sunset by 5.20 PM after getting down here and it was amazing. Climbing is a little dangerous and caution is needed while climbing the rocks at the end of the hike, those rocks are the reason for the name Thumb lookout, since it forms like a...

Wide angle views over Taipei. Took us about 1h30m from the start of the Elephant trail, 30 mins back to the same point from the peak. After Elephant peak you first go down a bit, then you hit a part which is less steep but still has steps up and down. The last part is steep stairs up again, and almost at the end you see a sign leading off the main trail. With the help of a couple of ropes you climb to the top with a great view over Elephant peak...