Lace up your boots and explore Taiwan’s most beautiful hiking trails, from the iconic Yangmingshan to a stunning bamboo forest
Taiwan isn’t just about bubble tea and night markets. While tourists enjoy visiting for relaxing holidays, Taiwan punches above its weight in terms of outdoor adventures. Gifted with nature for a relatively small island, Taiwan has enough national parks and hiking trails to rival that of New Zealand; this could potentially save you some precious flight time. Whether you’re seeking a stroll or pushing your physical fitness goals, Taiwan’s hiking trails offer something for hikers of every skill level.
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Qixingshan, Yangmingshan National Park
The only park in Taiwan with volcanic geography and hot springs, Yangmingshan National Park is popular among tourists and locals alike. Located close to a metropolitan centre, the park is great for a day trip from the city. A hike up the 5.7-kilometre path sets you through a course of volcanic fumaroles, misty grassy plateaus, wild buffalos, and breathtaking mountain views before reaching the peak. As formidable as it seems, the volcanic geological landforms in the middle portions of the trail are motivation enough to start. And when you reach the peak, the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains in the area is the true reward.
