Outdoor and Adventure Travel in Taiwan
Xizhoushan (溪洲山) is listed at #022 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Xizhoushan (溪洲山) can be found in Longtan District (龍潭區) in Taoyuan City (桃園市).
The Xizhou Trail is a short hike located on the north side of Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan City, opposite Shimen Mountain across from the famous Shimen Dam. This area is also a very popular bird watching destination in northern Taiwan.
Jinmianshan (金面山) is listed at #021 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳) and is located in Daxi District (大溪區) in Taoyuan (桃園市). The trail head is difficult to get to by public transit. It is said that Jinmianshan has a sharp structural shape that resembles a bird’s beak and the mountain is also known by locals as “Niaozui Mountain” or “Bird’s Mouth Tip”.
Shizitoushan (獅仔頭山) is listed at #020 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Xindian District (新店區) in New Taipei City (新北市), Shizitoushan is a fantastic urban mountain easily accessible from downtown Taipei.
Shizaitou Mountain is located in the mountainous area of Xindian District south of Taiwan’s Capital, Taipei. This mountain is named after the fact that the mountain is believed to look like a crouching lion. It is the highest peak in Xindian District at 857 meters above sea level.
Yuanshan (鳶山) meaning ‘kite mountain’ is listed at #018 of Taiwan’s Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Sanxia District (三峽區) in New Taipei City (新北市), Yuanshan is a relatively easy hike great views of Sanxia and surrounding areas.
Tianshangshan (天上山) is listed at #018 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Tucheng District (土城區) in New Taipei City (新北市), Tianshangshan, aka Emperor Mountain, is a fun, yet pretty developed area for a hike. There are lots of spots that offer some great views and is a very popular area during the Tung Flower blooming season between April and May.
Ergeshan (二格山) is listed at #017 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Wenshan District (文山區) in Taipei City (台北市), Ergeshan is a fantastic urban mountain hike that offers nearly 360 degrees views of Taipei City and the surrounding mountain areas.
Nanshijiaoshan (南勢角山) is listed at #016 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳) and is located in New Taipei City (新北市),
With an elevation of 302 meters, Nanshijiaoshan is a short but steep hike up a mountain side that is dotted with various temples. So it’s not only only hikers that frequent this area, but also believers making pilgrimages to the areas shrines and holy places. It’s an animated area making it a short, but fun hike that has a bit of a cultural flair to it.
Dadongshan (大棟山) is listed at #015 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳) and is located in Taoyuan (桃園市),
While this trail is slighly longer in distance than other Xiao Bai Yue, it is really a great trail hike accessible from public transit in Taiwan.
Tukuyue (土庫岳) is listed at #014 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Shengken District (深坑區) in New Taipei City (新北市), Tukuyue is about a 30 minute drive or 1 hour on public transit from Taipei Main Station.
Nangangshan (南港山) is listed at #013 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Nangang District (南港區) in Taipei City (台北市), Nangang Mountain is very accessible from public transportation and is only a 5 minute walk from an Xiangshan MRT Station.