• Taipei
  • 2
  • Days
  • Activities
About this trip

Take two days of your Taipei Holiday to relax. Hike the easygoing Dragon Trail and the YingHe Cave Hiking Trail, which has a temple built into the side of a cliff. See the Yangmingshan Flower Clock, the floral centerpiece of Yangmingshan National Park. Explore the hot springs of Thermal Valley and Sulfur Valley Recreation Area. And take the Maokong Gondola to visit Chih Nan Temple and Yao Yue Teahouse.

Recommended accomodation
amba Taipei Songshan

www.amba-hotels.com/en/songshan/

No. 8號, Section 7, Civic Blvd, Nangang District, Taipei City, Taiwan 11562

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0.5 Hour

Dragon Trail

A relaxing, mostly shaded hike with a temple halfway up. It's on the easier side, although there are a lot of steps at times.

Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

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A relaxing, mostly shaded hike with a temple halfway up. It’s on the easier side, although there are a lot of steps at times.

 

Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

0.5 Hour

Zhangshan Temple

Small but nice temple with hiking trails nearby and great views of the city. It's a twenty minute walk from Maokong Station.

No. 29號, Lane 45, Laoquan Street

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Small but nice temple with hiking trails nearby and great views of the city. It’s a twenty minute walk from Maokong Station.

 

No. 29號, Lane 45, Laoquan Street, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

1 Hour

Four Brothers

Simple decor, mountain views and delicious tea meals. It's a nice, unpretentious place with both classic and newly created dishes.

116, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wenshan District

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Simple decor, mountain views and delicious tea meals. It’s a nice, unpretentious place with both classic and newly created dishes.

 

116, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wenshan District, Lane 38, Section 3, Zhinan Road, 33-1號2F

0.5 Hour

Yao Yue Teahouse

Find an excellent selection of teas and dim sum at this Maokong teahouse near the gondola. Open 24 hours for your teahouse pleasure.

No. 6號, Lane 40, Section 3, Zhinan Road

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Find an excellent selection of teas and dim sum at this Maokong teahouse near the gondola. Open 24 hours for your teahouse pleasure.

 

No. 6號, Lane 40, Section 3, Zhinan Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

1 Hour

YingHe Cave Hiking Trail

The highlight of this cool, relatively easy hike is a temple built into a cliffside. Wear good shoes in case the steps are slippery.

No. 68號, Yinhe Road, Xindian District

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The highlight of this cool, relatively easy hike is a temple built into a cliffside. Wear good shoes in case the steps are slippery.

 

No. 68號, Yinhe Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 231

0.25 Hour

Maokong Station Gondola

Take to the skies in a gondola, connecting multiple stations between Maokong and the Taipei Zoo. A glass bottom cabin is offered.

Lane 38, Section 3, Zhinan Road

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Take to the skies in a gondola, connecting multiple stations between Maokong and the Taipei Zoo. A glass bottom cabin is offered.

 

Lane 38, Section 3, Zhinan Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

1 Hour

Chih Nan Temple

The beautiful Chih Nan Temple is one of the oldest and most famous in Taipei. Exit the gondola at Zhinan Temple Station to get here.

No. 115, Wanshou Road, Wenshan District

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The beautiful Chih Nan Temple is one of the oldest and most famous in Taipei. Exit the gondola at Zhinan Temple Station to get here.

 

No. 115, Wanshou Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116