Explore Taiwan’s Top 100 Small Mountains
The Xiao Bai Yue!
Taiwan’s Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳) is a selection of the Top 100 Small Mountains for hiking. They’ve been presented as ‘Sub-urban’ hikes that are accessible for day trips, however, many of these routes are not the easiest to get to.
In an effort to promote national mountaineering in 1992, the Sports Committee of the Executive Yuan identified 100 distinctive or representative “suburban mountains” within the mountainous areas in the suburbs of Taiwan’s major counties and cities. These came to represent entry-level hikes for the more advanced “Bai Yue” / 百岳 or 100 Mountains of Taiwan. As a result, they were aptly named the “Xiao Bai Yue” / 小百岳 meaning the small 100 mountains of Taiwan. As would be expected, Xiao Bai Yue are mostly located in suburbs and are also not high in elevation and the peaks are mostly easy to climb.
Are you a family living in Taiwan? Are you looking for hiking ideas in Taiwan? Perhaps you’re interested in getting outdoors more often? Or maybe you’re just up for a new kind of challenge? Whatever the reason, this is a perfect list of quick, fun hikes to conquer in Taiwan and are the perfect challenge for hikers of all skill level and ages.
Booking a Tour or Private Transportation (Coming Soon)
Interested in visiting one of Taiwan’s Xiao Bai Yue but need a little support? Whether you require a bilingual guide or just transportation services, for now, please contact our partner’s at Parkbus Taiwan. We’re working tirelessly on getting our booking system online!
#001 – Datunshan
大屯山
Located in Taipei within Yangmingshan National Park, Datunshan
大屯山 is a short hike among Chinese Silvergrass and Arrow Bamboo
#002 – Qixingshan
七星山
Rising 1120m above sea-level Qixingshan 七星山 is Taipei’s highest mountain peak. Located less than 1 hour north of downtown Taipei. This mountain peak is visible from most of Taipei.
#003 – Dawulunshan
大武崙山
Located along the northern coast of Taiwan in Keelung, Dawulun Mountain
大武崙山 offers stunning ocean and mountains views with a twist of cultural heritage.
#004 – Gangziliaoshan
槓子寮山
Gangziliaoshan (槓子寮山) is a fun little hike with a twist of history. Located in Keelung City in northern Taiwan, this trail is suitable for all kinds of hikers, including families!
#005 – Guanyinshan
觀音山
Guanyinshan) (觀音山) is located in New Taipei City (新北市) and is relatively easy hike with stunning views of Damshui River and surrounding mountains.
#006 – Keelung Mountain 基隆山
Keelung Mountain (基隆山) is located in Ruifang District (瑞芳區) in New Taipei City (新北市) in northern Taiwan and offers stunning views of the area. A popular hike among all of Taiwan’s Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳).
#007 – Hongdanshan
紅淡山
Hongdanshan) (紅淡山) is located in Keelung, less than 15 drive from downtown Keelung at 210m, Hongdanshan is known as “Yangmingshan of Keelung” and is one of Taiwan’s Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳).
#008 – Daluntoushan
大崙頭山
Daluntoushan (大崙頭山) is located in Neihu District, Taipei. With great views, lots of varying terrain, this is a great day trip less than 1 hour from the heart of the city.
#009 – Jiantanshan
劍潭山
Jiantanshan (劍潭山) is located in Zhongshan District (中山區) in Taipei, only about a 5 walk from Jiantan MRT Station. Enjoy stunning views across downtown Taipei.
#010 – Wufenshan
五分山
Wufenshan (五分山) is located in Pingxi District of New Taipei City. The hike isn’t too challenging but does require hikers to have moderate levels of fitness.
#011 – Jiangziliaoshan
姜子寮山
Jiangziliaoshan (姜子寮山) is located in Qidu District (七堵區) in Keelung City, (基隆市). The 360 degree, unobstructed views make this, one of Taiwan’s XiaoBaiYue (小百岳) one of the best!
#012 – Dajianshan
大尖山
Xizhi Dajianshan (汐止大尖山) is located in New Taipei City (新北市) and is 460m above sea level with great views of the surrounding area, including Neihu District and Taipei 101.
#013 – Nangangshan
南港山
Nangangshan (南港山) is located in Taipei and is very accessible from public transit. This area is very popular and offers stunning views of Taipei 101 and Xinyi District.
#014 – Tukuyue
土庫岳
Tukuyue (土庫岳) is located in New Taipei City (新北市) only about 1 hour on public transit from Taipei Main Station. Follow a historic trail to the peak of one of Taiwan’s Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳).
#015 – Dadongshan
大棟山
Dadongshan (大棟山) is located in Taoyuan (桃園市) and while there are many routes up, this guide features an 11km return hike from the Shulin Train Station in New Taipei City.
#016 – Nanshijiaoshan
南勢角山
Nanshijiaoshan (南勢角山) is located in New Taipei City. With an elevation of 302m, Nanshijiaoshan is a short but steep hike with a cultural flair.
#017 – Ergeshan
二格山
Ergeshan (二格山) is located in Taipei City and is a fantastic urban mountain hike that offers nearly 360 degrees views of Taipei City and the surrounding mountain areas.
#018 – Tianshangshan
天上山
Tianshangshan (天上山) is located in New Taipei City (新北市) and is a fun hike with a variety of experience. Visit during the Tung Flower blooming season of April & May.
#019 – Yuanshan
鳶山
Yuanshan (鳶山) meaning ‘kite mountain’ is located in Sanxia District (三峽區) in New Taipei City (新北市), Yuanshan is a relatively easy hike with great views.
#020 – Shizitoushan
獅仔頭山
Shizitoushan (獅仔頭山) is located in New Taipei City (新北市). It is a hike in Taiwan with a bit of a challenging trail and some cool history & beautiful landscapes !
#021 – Jinmianshan
金面山
Jinmianshan (金面山) is located in Taoyuan and starts out smooth and relaxing amongst a bamboo forest, but gets harder with some steep rope climbs.
#022 – Dongyanshan
東眼山
Located in Taoyuan, approximately 2 hours from Taipei, Dongyan (aka East Eye) Mountain is a forested hike with views of Taipei on a clear day.
#023 – Xizhoushan
溪洲山
Xizhoushan (溪洲山) is located near Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan This hiking area is also a very popular bird watching destination in northern Taiwan.
#024 – Shimenshan
石門山
Shimenshan is located in Taoyuan and is a 3km, relatively easy hike up one of the few mountain overlooking Taiwan’s Shimen Reservoir. There is also a Golden T-Rex.
#025 – Shiniushan
石牛山
Shiniushan (石牛山) is located in Hsinchu County (新竹縣). At just over 4km, this is a short, but challenging hike with views over Shimen Reservoir.
#026 – Shibajianshan
十八尖山
Shibajianshan (十八尖山) is located in Hsinchu County (新竹市). This a short hike that is very accessible for young families and is located right in the suburbs of Hsinchu!
#027 – Feifengshan
飛鳳山
Feifengshan (飛鳳山) is located in Hsinchu County (新竹縣). This is a 6km looped route that traverses both the Feifengshan Trail & the Guan Ri Ping Historic Trail (觀日坪古).
#028 – Liweishan
李崠山
Liweishan (李崠山) is Located in Jianshi Township (尖石鄉) in Hsinchu County, Liweishan is a short 1.5km out-and-back hike with a unique historical attraction.
#029 – Shitoushan
獅頭山
Shitoushan (獅頭山) is commonly referred to as Lion’s Head Mountain. Located in Hsinchu County (新竹縣), this area offers easy hiking and visits to unique temples.
#030 – Wuzhishan
五指山
Wuzhishan 五指山, also known as “Five Finger Mountain”, has 5 small peaks featured on this trail. This is a challenging hike with several steep ascents & descents.
#031 – Egongjishan
鵝公髻山
Hiking Egongjishan (鵝公髻山) ascends a well-maintained trail through a secondary forest. This transitions into a mixed forest, including a beautiful bamboo forest.
#032 – Xiangtianhushan
向天湖山
Hiking Xiantianhushan 向天湖山, #32 on the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳), offers a steep ascent into a beautiful cedar forest. This area is rich in local aboriginal lore.
#033 – Xianshan
仙山
Hiking Xianshan 仙山 is listed as #33 on this list and is one of Taiwan’s harder Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). This short hike features ropes, rock scrambles and stunning views.
#034 – Jialishan
加里山
Located in Miaoli, approximately 2.5 hours from Taipei and Taichung, Jialishan is a challenging forested hike with stunning views of Snow Mountain and the Holy Ridge.
#035 – Huoyanshan
火炎山
Huoyanshan (火炎山) is arguably one of the most unique mountain trails in Taiwan. This 6.6km hike features stunning views and unique ecological features.
#036 – Guandaoshan
關刀山
Coming Soon.
#037 – Manabongshan
馬那邦山
Coming Soon.
#038 – Tiezhenshan
鐵砧山
Coming Soon.
#039 – Shaolaishan
稍來山
Coming Soon.
#040 – Juxingshan
聚興山
Coming Soon.
#041 – Tousongshan
頭嵙山
Coming Soon.
#042 – Nanguanyingshan
南觀音山
Coming Soon.
#043 – Santingshan
三汀山
Coming Soon.
#044 – Anyingshan
暗影山
Coming Soon.
#045 – Dahengpingshan
大橫屏山
Coming Soon.
#046 – Agaowushan
阿罩霧山
Coming Soon.
#047 – Jiufen Ershan
九份二山
Coming Soon.
#048 – Hengshan
橫山
Coming Soon.
#049 – Maolanshan
貓囒山
Coming Soon.
#050 – Jijidashan
集集大山
Coming Soon.
#051 – Songbaikengshan
松柏坑山
Coming Soon.
#052 – Houjianshan
後尖山
Coming Soon.
#053 – Fenghuangshan
鳳凰山
Coming Soon.
#054 – Jinganshushan
金柑樹山
Coming Soon.
#055 – Shibishan
石壁山
Coming Soon.
#056 – Yunjia Dajianshan
雲嘉大尖山
Coming Soon.
#057 – Lizijiao
梨子腳
Coming Soon.
#058 – Dulishan
獨立山
Coming Soon.
#059 – Datashan
大塔山
Coming Soon.
#060 – Dadongshan
大凍山
Coming Soon.
#061 – Dahujianshan
大湖尖山
Coming Soon.
#062 – Hongmaupishan
紅毛埤山
Coming Soon.
#063 – Datongshan
大棟山
Coming Soon.
#064 – Kantoushan
崁頭山
Coming Soon.
#065 – Sanjiao Nanshan
三腳南山
Coming Soon.
#066 – Xialiguanshan
西阿里關山
Coming Soon.
#067 – Zhuzijianshan
竹子尖山
Coming Soon.
#068 – Dongtengzhishan
東藤枝山
Coming Soon.
#069 – Baiyunshan
白雲山
Coming Soon.
#070 – Wushan
烏山
Coming Soon.
#071 – Narumishan
鳴海山
Coming Soon.
#072 – Qiweishan
旗尾山
Coming Soon.
#073 – Weiliaoshan
尾寮山
Coming Soon.
#074 – Dagangshan
大崗山
Coming Soon.
#075 – Guanyinshan (Kaohsiung) 觀音山步道
Coming Soon.
#076 – Lidingshan
笠頂山
Coming Soon.
#077 – Shoushan
壽山
Coming Soon.
#078 – PengJishan
棚集山
Coming Soon.
#079 – Nunaishan
女仍山
Coming Soon.
#080 – Lilongshan
里龍山
Coming Soon.
#081 – Wanlideshan
萬里得山
Coming Soon.
#082 – Wanjengtoushan
灣坑頭山
Coming Soon.
#083 – Sanjiaoshan
三角崙山
Coming Soon.
#084 – Quezishan
鵲子山
Coming Soon.
#085 – Sanxingshan
三星山
Coming Soon.
#086 – Zulunshan
祖輪山
Coming Soon.
#087 – Liwushan
立霧山
Coming Soon.
#088 – Chuyinshan
初音山
Coming Soon.
#089 – Liyushan
鯉魚山
Coming Soon.
#090 – Yuemeishan
月眉山
Coming Soon.
#091 – Baliwanshan
八里灣山
Coming Soon.
#092 – Wanrenshan
萬人山
Coming Soon.
#093 – Dulanshan
都蘭山
Coming Soon.
#094 – Taimalishan
太麻里山
Coming Soon.
#095 – Jianameishan
加奈美山
Coming Soon.
#096 – Balongweishan
巴塱衛山
Coming Soon.
#100 – Hongtoushan
紅頭山
Coming Soon.
#098 – Yuntaishan
雲台山
Coming Soon.
#099 – Taiwushan
太武山
Coming Soon.
#100 – Sitoushan
蛇頭山
Coming Soon.
Taiwan’s Bai Yue
Discover Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountain Peaks above 3,000m. Selected for their cultural and geographic significance, these peaks are some of the most iconic on the island.
Taiwan’s Historic Trails
Taiwan’s Historic Trails crisscross the island and are fantastic reminders of the storied past as well as the vibrant future of migration and outdoor recreation.
