Xiangshan Six Boulders Observation Deck — Attraction in Taipei

If your feeling fit, do it. If your not just look at the pictures here and pretend that you did. It's a bit of a walk from any other city sites and also a short walk from the closest railway station. That said, use that short walk as a warm up. Ordinarily a walk up this many steps would be a fairly easy going trek for most people, but in the Taipei heat, its a bit more of a challenge so take water!.. The view is well worth it at the top. Although be aware there are some badass mosquitos that hang out on the trail, so if you taste good to them, be prepared to be a blood donor to the nature...

Is it a challenge to climb up 162metres? Yes if you ask me, but it is definitely worth the hike up! At the top, you definitely have to queue up for a good photo especially during sunset as the view up here is amazing. If you travel solo uphill, you will need to ask strangers to help you take photos of yourself and even better if they are courageous enough they will climb onto a rock to help you capture the best view!

Update december 2022; the view is now blocked by trees, and there are no photographers stationed there now - people walk further up for...

This is a well-known spot for its sweeping city views. The vantage point offers a clear, unobstructed view of Taipei 101 and the surrounding cityscape. It's particularly enchanting at sunset, with the golden hues casting a magical glow over the skyline, and later at night when the city sparkles with lights.

If you’re looking to capture the best photos, visiting just before sunset is highly recommended. Just be prepared for the crowd.

The hike to this deck typically takes about 20-30 minutes, depending...