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Walk from Sandiaoling to Houtong and Ruifang

Today I walked with a group from train stop Sandiaoling to Houtong and Ruifang.  Usually if you go to Sandiaoling it is to see waterfalls. If you go to Houtong … Continue Reading →

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Hiking in Jinguashi

Jinguashi is a great place to hike when the weather is good.  Caught a nice day on a group hike.  Teapot Mountain is the most popular trail, I have hiked … Continue Reading →

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Taiwanese Many Banded Krait

December 11, 2019 Climbing Guanyin Mountain in the Bali District of New Taipei City.  It was my first time to see a Taiwnese Many Banded Krait Snake.  We just had … Continue Reading →

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Mountain Trail between Lingjiao and Wanggu

Lingjiao and Wanggu are two small stops on the historic Pingxi Train Line and are most often overlooked.  Both have waterfalls.  Today I hiked with a group, 21 people in … Continue Reading →

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Jinguashi Scenery

Jinguashi is a tourist attraction for a number of reason, one of those reasons is the Gold Museum.  Another reason for its popularity is it’s proximity to Jiufen.  It is … Continue Reading →

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Taipei Night View from Elephant Mountain

The night view of Taipei from Elephant Mountain is really great.  It is best to get there before sunset. If the night is clear the sunset is great but even … Continue Reading →

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Handpan

I was sitting outside the Xiangshan MRT station waiting for my friend to do some hiking together on Elephant Mountain. A man sat down near me, took out his handpan … Continue Reading →

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Donglin Bridge Forest Trail

The Donglin Bridge Forest Trail in new.  It is located in Linkou on Donglin Street halfway between Zhulin Road and Fenliao  Road at the bridge.  The trail is short but … Continue Reading →

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Scooter Camping

I wanted to scooter camp for a long time.  I was looking for a camping experience that was based on what I could carry on a scooter.  The camping location … Continue Reading →

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Xiaoyoukeng Trail

Xiaoyoukeng Trail starts near the Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center and goes the the peak of Qixing Mountain.  Qixing Peak is the highest point in Yangmingshan Park.  I have climbed to the … Continue Reading →