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Smangus Giant Tree Trail (司馬庫斯 / 巨木群步道)
Introduction to Smangus Giant Tree Trail There are some places in Taiwan that even folks who live here...
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Alangyi Historic Trail (阿朗壹古道)
There are few trails that rival the stunning beauty of southern Taiwan's Alangyi Historic Trail. What's...
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Matcha Mountain ( 抹茶山 / 聖母登山步道)
INTRODUCTION TO MATCHA MOUNTAIN: If you’re an avid hiker or an Instagram enthusiast, you may...
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Lalashan (R'ra) National Forest (拉拉山國家森林遊樂區)
Located in Wulai District (烏來區), New Taipei City (新北市), Neidong National Forest is known for waterfalls,...
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Shuangliu National Forest (雙流國家森林遊樂區)
Located in Wulai District (烏來區), New Taipei City (新北市), Neidong National Forest is known for waterfalls,...
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Ultimate Guide to Night Hiking in Taiwan
This is the Ultimate Guide for Night Hiking In Taiwan. What is needed, what to see, where to go and more...
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Ultimate Guide to Hiking in Taiwan
This is your Ultimate Guide to Hiking in Taiwan | The Perfect List with Everything you Need to Know to...
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Daxueshan National Forest (大雪山國家森林遊樂區)
Daxueshan National Forest is a massive protected area located 1.5 hours from Taichung in Central Taiwan....
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Fenrui Historic Trail (奮瑞古道)
The Fenrui Historic Trail is located in Chiayi County. At 7km long, this trail is suitable for hikers...
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Cycling in Taiwan: Old Caoling Circle Line Bikeway in New Taipei City & Yilan
Cycling along Taiwan's 5.4km Longmen-Yanliao (龍門鹽寮自行車道) in northeastern Taiwan is a perfect day trip...
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Ultimate Guide to Cycling in Taiwan
This is the 2022 Ultimate Guide to Cycling in Taiwan | The Perfect List with Everything you Need to Know...
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Cycling in Taiwan is a bucket-list experience. The spectacular North Cross (East) offers cyclists amazing views that help the time in the saddle spin by.
Cycling in Taiwan - #007: North Cross (East Approach)
Alishan (No. 18) is listed as #005 of the Best Cycling Climbs of Taiwan. On this epic Taiwan cycling...
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Cycling in Alishan is one for the ages. Alishan No.18 is listed #005 on Taiwan's list of Best Cycling Climbs.
#005: Alishan (No.18)
Alishan (No. 18) is listed as #005 of the Best Cycling Climbs of Taiwan. On this epic Taiwan cycling...
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#004: The South Cross-Island Highway (West Approach)
The South Cross-Island Highway (West Approach) is listed as #004 of the Top 100 Cycling Climbs of Taiwan....
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#003: The South Cross-Island Highway (East Approach)
The South Cross-Island Highway (East Approach) is listed as #003 of the Top 100 Cycling Climbs of Taiwan....
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#006: Tatajia (塔塔加)
Tatajia (塔塔加) is listed as #006 of the Top 100 Cycling Climbs of Taiwan. Cyclists will ride into the...
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Cycling Climbs in Taiwan - Gates of Taroko Gorge and Taiwan's KOM
Conquering the KOM aka Wuling (武陵) - Taiwan's Top Climb
The world-famous Taiwan KOM, aka Wuling (武陵) is listed as #001 of the Top 100 Cycling Climbs of Taiwan....
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#002: Puli to Wuling (埔里-武陵)
Puli to Wuling (埔里-武陵) is listed at #002 of the Top 100 Cycling Climbs of Taiwan. Traversing through...
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Ultimate Guide to Surfing in Taiwan
This is the 2022 Ultimate Guide to Surfing in Taiwan | The Perfect List with Everything you Need to Know...
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Surfing in Jiqi (磯崎)
Jinshan District (金山區) is located 44km northeast of Taipei (臺北市) in New Taipei City (新北市). Famous for...
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Surfing in Nanwan (南灣)
Jinshan District (金山區) is located 44km northeast of Taipei (臺北市) in New Taipei City (新北市). Famous for...
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Surfing in Jinzun (金樽)
Jinshan District (金山區) is located 44km northeast of Taipei (臺北市) in New Taipei City (新北市). Famous for...
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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...
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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...
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