Travel Guide to Elephant Mountain in Taipei

Taipei's Four Beast Mountains: Tiger Mountain 🐯, Leopard Mountain 🐆, Lion Mountain 🦁, Elephant Mountain 🐘 The following is a guide to Elephant Mountain in Taipei: Transportation MRT: Take the MRT Xinyi Line to "Xiangshan Station 🐘", come out from Exit 2️⃣, walk through Xiangshan Park from north to south, and you will see the sign for the Xiangshan trailhead. - Bus: Take bus No. 1️⃣, 2️⃣2️⃣, 3️⃣2️⃣, 3️⃣3️⃣, 3️⃣7️⃣, 3️⃣8️⃣, 2️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, 2️⃣6️⃣6️⃣, 2️⃣8️⃣8️⃣, 6️⃣6️⃣5️⃣, Blue 5️⃣, Small 2️⃣0️⃣, and get off at Wuxing Elementary School. Enter along Lane 2️⃣2️⃣, Alley 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣, Xinyi Road Section 5 to reach the Elephant Mountain Trail. Mountaineering routes Elephant Mountain 🐘 Park Route: After exiting from Exit 2️⃣ of Elephant Mountain Station, you will pass through Elephant Mountain Park and pass by the Photographer's Platform, Six Giant Rocks, Photography Platform, Chaoran Pavilion and other observation decks. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Taipei 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ Building and Xinyi Business District. The whole journey is about 3️⃣ kilometers and takes about 2️⃣.5️⃣ hours. - Yongchungang Park Route: Exit from Exit 3️⃣ of Xiangshan Station and walk for 1️⃣5️⃣ minutes to the Yongchungang Park trailhead. There are relatively few tourists here. You can choose to pass by Yongchunbei Observation Deck, Yitiantian, Yongchun Pavilion and other attractions to form a loop with the Xiangshan Park route. Play time Daytime: When the weather is clear, you can have a clear view of the entire Taipei city and appreciate the integration of urban architecture and natural landscape. - Evening: Go up the mountain about 5️⃣0️⃣ minutes in advance. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can see the beautiful sunset view of Taipei and the bright lights after nightfall. Observation Deck Photographer's Platform: You can take creative photos of interacting with Taipei 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ Building. Many tourists will pose in various postures here to make the photos more interesting. - Six Rocks: This place has a wide view and you can see the Taipei 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ Building and the surrounding high-rise buildings. It is a good place to take photos. - Chaoran Pavilion: Located on the top of Elephant Mountain, it is one of the best viewing spots in the entire Elephant Mountain, where you can enjoy the city scenery of Taipei from 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ degrees. ⚠️⚠️Things to note There are many mosquitoes on the mountain, so remember to bring mosquito repellent spray. - When hiking in summer, be sure to take sun protection measures, carry enough drinking water, and replenish water in time. - Some sections of the Xiangshan Mountain are quite steep, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes.