Travel in Taiwan -- Downhill Mountain Biking at Mt. Danfeng in Taipei / 臺北丹鳳山下山越野單車
This is a short video of a photo session with Taiwanese mountain biker Dan Chiang for an article in our magazine, Travel in Taiwan. Photographs by Chu Chi-an. Mt. Danfeng has some nice slopes for mountain bike jumps, it's not a large area but great for practice.
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Hiking Mt. Shamao, Taipei
Along the Mt. Shamao trail near Taipei. Listen to how loud the Cicadas are!
YangMingShan (陽明山), Taipei, Taiwan, 8/13/2014
Yangmingshan (陽明山) National Park as we know it today covers mountainous areas in the Taipei City districts of Shilin and Beitou, and in the New Taipei City districts of Tamsui, Sanzhi, Shimen, Jinshan and Wanli. The park's eastern boundary lies east of Mt. Huangtsui and Mt. Wuchih, and it extends westward as far as the western foothills of Mt. Hunglu and Mt. Miantian. To the north it includes Mt. Zhuzi and Tudigong Ridge, while its southern boundary stretches from the southern foothills of Mt. Shamao eastward to Pingdeng Village and Shuangxi. It covers a total area of 11,338 hectares with elevations of between 200 and 1120 meters above sea level.
Looking north from Taipei City, the range of mountains you can see in the distance fringing the Taipei basin from left to right, Mt. Xiangtian, Mt. Miantian, Mt. Datun, Mt. Xiaoguanyin and Mt. Qixing are the heart of Yangmingshan National Park. The park is famous for its unique volcanic geology and topographical sights, with signs of volcanic activity like fumaroles and hot springs everywhere. It's easy to reach from Taipei, just one hour by bus. Due to its accessibility for the people of northern Taiwan, on weekends and holidays the park attracts countless hikers and other visitors who come to enjoy the scenery.
Tienmou Hiking in Taipei 100221
This is a little hike that starts in Taipei city's district of Tienmou. This hike starts in the city, and quickly ascends up one kilometer of steep stairs. The rest of the hike is another kilometer, but is flat. It's a short 2 kilometer hike (in one direction) on the back side of Yangming mountain. The round-trip makes a good 4 kilometers, or 2.4 miles.
Shulin mountain hike, Taipei, Taiwan 2011
Beautiful Taiwan!
Hiking: The 4 beasts, Taipei, Taiwan
A short trip to the 4 beasts in Taipei, Taiwan. And some scenic sights there.
Study in Taiwan: MTSA YangMeiKeng Waterfall Hike
MTSA is dedicated to bringing students the best Taiwan has to offer. Weekend and semester adventures take you to the most culturally rich, environmentally spectacular places in Taiwan. Take a peek at this short highlight video of a recent weekend adventure to the hidden YangmeiKeng water fall in NorthEastern Taiwan. For more information please visit us at MandarinTaiwan.com