Xianjiyan — Attraction in Taipei

Easy trail to walk and close to the MRT. You may have to take a taxi or bus if you walk all the way to the end, or go backup the way you came. In a few places there are two trails going in the same direction, so you want need to cover the same ground twice. The nicest way to go is the higher trail which goes above the temple at the West end of the trail. From the top, you can see both sides of the mountain. There are several places to rest along the way, and it doesn't get very crowded on the weekends. It is a steep accent and descent at the...

Went on a Tuesday morning, not too busy. Overall good easy hike. It took about 90 minutes with 2 kids, one in the carrier the whole time and the other (2 years and 4 months old) came on and off. Disappointed we didn’t get to see the squirrels towards the Jing Mei exit. A nice little park near the Jing Mei exit that the kids could continue to play at after the hike. Are a nice lunch around the...

My favorite "mountain" in Taipei. It's a magical place where you can get lost on the trails and stumble upon a beautiful view of Taipei, a forgotten temple, graveyard, or a lush meadow. It's quite well signposted and the main trail is lit up at night. Do visit this spot - it's among the best kept...