Jinshan District (金山區) is located 44km northeast of Taipei (臺北市) in New Taipei City (新北市). Famous for its seafood, sweet potatoes, and hot springs, Jinshan (also the name of the largest town in this area) is also known for its beautiful coastlines and surfing spots.
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Surfing in Jinshan (金山)
Jinshan District (金山區) is located 44km northeast of Taipei (臺北市) in New Taipei City (新北市). Famous for its seafood, sweet potatoes, and hot springs, Jinshan (also the name of the largest town in this area) is also known for its beautiful coastlines and surfing spots.
Surfing in Wai’ao (外澳)
Surfing in Wai’ao (外澳) is a popular outdoor activity. The beach is framed by rocky outcrops, the Coastal Mountains, and Turtle Island (龜山島).
SUP Boarding in Fulong (福隆)
With a perfect launch, stunning landscapes, and easy accessibility from Taipei, Fulong (福隆) has become a popular destination for SUP Boarding.
SUP Boarding in Longdong (龍洞)
The coastlines around Longdong are some of the most spectacular in Northern Taiwan. With the area’s crystal clear waters, rugged coastline or distinct sandstone cliffs, there are seemingly endless outdoor adventures available in one of Taiwan’s most eastern points. Whether visitors are cycling, hiking, diving or SUP boarding in Longdong; around every twist, turn and corner, there is something for outdoor lovers to enjoy.
SUP Boarding in Badouzi (八斗子) & Wanghai Xiang (望海巷)
So you want to hike Pingxi Historic Trail (坪溪古道)? Let’s take a quick minute to learn about this historic and culturally significant trail in Taiwan. The Pingxi Historic Trail was once an important travel route in northern Taiwan.
Pingxi Historic Trail (坪溪古道)
So you want to hike Pingxi Historic Trail (坪溪古道)? Let’s take a quick minute to learn about this historic and culturally significant trail in Taiwan. The Pingxi Historic Trail was once an important travel route in northern Taiwan.
Hiking Shitoushan (獅頭山) in Hsinchu
Shitoushan (獅頭山) is listed at #029 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Nanzhuang (南庄) in Hsinchu County (新竹縣), hiking Lion’s Head Mountain is an easy hike that offers easy hiking (essentially walking) and visits to temples in Taiwan’s Tri-Mountain Scenic Areas.
#037 – Hehuan Main Peak 合歡主峰 – 3,417m
One of the easiest of the peaks in the Hehuan Area, the trail to Hehuan Main Peak (合歡主峰) is paved and mild, making it a great peak for someone looking to make their first Bai Yue ascent.
Mt. Hehuan Main Peak is ranked #37 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#032 – Mt. Baba 巴巴山 – 3,448m
At 3,448m, Mt. Baba (巴巴山) is typically hiked towards the end of the fourth day on the 6 or 7-day loop of the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段).
Mt. Baba is ranked #032 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.