Mountain and Forest (Xinyi and Songshan District): Conquering the Four Beast Mountains of TaipeiPost date：2025-08-29
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Introduction
Four Beasts Trail (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, and Tiger Mountains)-Songshan Cihui Temple-MRT Songshan Station"A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light"-Wufenpu- the garment district-Xikou (Rainbow) Wharf-Songshan Ciyou Temple-Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
After renovation, the Four Beasts Trail was named the Sishoushan (Four Beast Mountains) Public Forest. This forest includes four suburban mountains with tigers, leopards, lions, and elephants. The mountainous area's natural environment is diverse in terms of wildlife and bird species, making it a great place for people to enjoy the outdoors.
▲Four Beasts Trail
Songshan Cihui Temple is a five-story complex dedicated to the Yaochi Jinmu. The temple is majestic and towering, with high bell and drum towers on both sides, making it even more grand and magnificent.
▲Songshan Cihui Temple
Located on the ceiling of the high-ceilinged hall on the first basement floor of MRT Songshan Station, "A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light," with over 50,000 flowers shining through it, is a vertical arrangement of lights that presents the undulations of the terrain in Songshan District and the curved water paths of the rivers in the past. Besides, crafted as a giant light sculpture made of crystal glass, it conveys the imagery of blooming flowers.
▲MRT Songshan Station"A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light"
Wufenpu is the clothing wholesale center in Taipei, with hundreds of wholesale stores. The source of goods comes from all over Taiwan, and even imported from Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, and other regions. Many young people also come to shop, creating eye-catching fashion styles
▲Wufenpu- the garment district
Xikou (Rainbow) Wharf, currently marked by a blue highway, is the main pier in the Songshan area. Nearby attractions include the Rainbow Bridge, Songshan Ciyou Temple, and the Raohe Street Tourist Night Market.
▲Xikou (Rainbow) Wharf
Built in 1753, Ciyou Temple primarily deifies the Black-Faced Mazu. Legend believes that after her enlightenment, Mazu frequently rescued ships in distress at sea, making her a common deity in Taiwanese belief.
▲Ciyou Temple
The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market, Taipei City's oldest tourist night market, isn't large but has concentrated stalls. Regulars can easily find their favorite stall, making it very convenient.
▲The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
※Surrounding Recommendations
Shopping District: The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
Temple: Songshan Ciyou Temple, Songyou Fude Temple, Songshan Feng Tian Temple
Cuisine: Zhenhao Potstickers, BACKMOUNT, Houshanpi Food/Restaurant/Afternoon Tea, Xingfu Hot and Sour Sweet Potato Noodles
Monument and Cultural Venue: Songshan Ciyou Temple , Old Airport Military dependents' village inside the Songji Park
After renovation, the Four Beasts Trail was named the Sishoushan (Four Beast Mountains) Public Forest. This forest includes four suburban mountains with tigers, leopards, lions, and elephants. The mountainous area's natural environment is diverse in terms of wildlife and bird species, making it a great place for people to enjoy the outdoors.
▲Four Beasts TrailSongshan Cihui Temple is a five-story complex dedicated to the Yaochi Jinmu. The temple is majestic and towering, with high bell and drum towers on both sides, making it even more grand and magnificent.
▲Songshan Cihui TempleLocated on the ceiling of the high-ceilinged hall on the first basement floor of MRT Songshan Station, "A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light," with over 50,000 flowers shining through it, is a vertical arrangement of lights that presents the undulations of the terrain in Songshan District and the curved water paths of the rivers in the past. Besides, crafted as a giant light sculpture made of crystal glass, it conveys the imagery of blooming flowers.
▲MRT Songshan Station"A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light"Wufenpu is the clothing wholesale center in Taipei, with hundreds of wholesale stores. The source of goods comes from all over Taiwan, and even imported from Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, and other regions. Many young people also come to shop, creating eye-catching fashion styles
▲Wufenpu- the garment districtXikou (Rainbow) Wharf, currently marked by a blue highway, is the main pier in the Songshan area. Nearby attractions include the Rainbow Bridge, Songshan Ciyou Temple, and the Raohe Street Tourist Night Market.
▲Xikou (Rainbow) WharfBuilt in 1753, Ciyou Temple primarily deifies the Black-Faced Mazu. Legend believes that after her enlightenment, Mazu frequently rescued ships in distress at sea, making her a common deity in Taiwanese belief.
▲Ciyou TempleThe Raohe Street Tourist Night Market, Taipei City's oldest tourist night market, isn't large but has concentrated stalls. Regulars can easily find their favorite stall, making it very convenient.
▲The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market※Surrounding Recommendations
Shopping District: The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
Temple: Songshan Ciyou Temple, Songyou Fude Temple, Songshan Feng Tian Temple
Cuisine: Zhenhao Potstickers, BACKMOUNT, Houshanpi Food/Restaurant/Afternoon Tea, Xingfu Hot and Sour Sweet Potato Noodles
Monument and Cultural Venue: Songshan Ciyou Temple , Old Airport Military dependents' village inside the Songji Park
