Travel Taipei

象山自然歩道という名前ですが実際は行きはずっと上りの階段で歩道というやさしい響きではありません。人によりますが、15分から20分くらい上り続けると展望箇所が広がります。そこからは台北101とその周辺にたつ高層ビルを眺めることができますので台北で夜景をみるならココがナンバーワンです。

Spectacular views from the top, but be patient and bring some water and snacks! We entered at the Xiangshan Trailhead by following the signs from Xiangshan Station. The entrance is a bit crowded and so are the stairs, but we feel it is safer from this side because it is wider and there are a lot more handrails. The crowds thin out the further you go as it is quite steep and lots turn back. There are some good views along the way, but I found there were clearer views the further we went up and it was much less crowded. There are a couple of benches initially to sit down and if you continue there are bigger/covered areas to sit and enjoy the view. If you follow the signs to Yongchungang trail head it is a quick descent and an easy 1.5 km walk back to Xiangshan Station. I would not recommend trying to descend at night time as some of the stairs are narrow, there are not as many handrails and there does not seem to be as many lights. Keep in mind that if you cannot see the top of the tower outside the metro you won't be able to see it when you ascend Elephant Mountain.

Elephant Mountain is a big hill (not a mountain, that's an exaggeration) behind Wuxing Street. It is quite steep, but you get a great view of Taipei 101, Taiwan's tallest building. It's a great place for a selfie. There are lots of trails. You will probably see some wildlife, mainly birds.Anyone of average fitness should be able to handle the climb. as long as they take it steadily.

Es un pequeño monte cercano al edificio 101. Hay una estación de metro muy cercana. Se sube por una escalera muy empinada, unos 15-20 minutos de subida. Hay una vista muy bonita de Taipei y del rascacielos 101. El atardecer es un buen momento para visitarlo.

This is a beginner friendly hiking trail and there are many signs and information at the bottom and on the mountain. Views were amazing as you could glance the whole city from different angles at the top. However beware there will be crowds as it is famous as an Instagram spot, you will see a queue lining up for the particular rock for the ultimate photo.