An Easy Hike in Elephant Mountain, Taipei City l Ep. 19 | City Escape

Elephant Mountain in Taipei, Taiwan is part of the Four Beasts Mountain trail network. Discover a diverse trail system with many day hikes suitable for all levels in the heart of Taipei City. It’s time for another City Escape! Taipei City, Taiwan is situated in a basin surrounded by mountains, so there are many scenic trails that you can access directly from the heart of the city. One such trail network is the Four Beasts Mountain (Si-Shou Shan), easily accessible from Xiangshan MRT station on the Red Line. This time, Andre checks out one of Taipei’s most famous city hikes but takes a slightly easier (and quieter) path to Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan). Andre starts his hike at Yongchungang Park which can be reached by taking the MRT to Xiangshan Station and then bus 299 to Yongchun High School. From Yongchungang Park, Andre gets some amazing city views and takes in some unique highlights of this trail including A Thread of Sky and the Six Giant Rocks. He then moves on to Elephant Mountain Peak which boasts the best views of Taipei 101. He finishes this trail by exploring Yongchun Pavilion and another viewing area, the Fireworks Platform where he reflects on the hike. If you enjoyed this hike, stay tuned for the next episode of City Escape where Andre explores another of the Four Beasts Mountain trails, Tiger Mountain. Plus, don’t forget to share, like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode! Chapters: 00:00 City Escape Four Beasts Trail Part 1: Elephant Mountain 01:15 Hike Route Map 01:42 Trail Information 02:45 Trail Start 05:00 Heading to “A Thread of Sky” 06:30 Onwards to “Six Giant Rocks” 08:35 To Elephant Mountain Peak 09:30 Enjoying the Views From Elephant Mountain (183 m) 12:07 Lots of Stairs to Yongchun Pavilion 12:45 To the Fireworks Platform 13:12 Reflections on Elephant Mountain Trail 🏞️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼: Getting there: For Elephant Mountain: Red Line MRT to Xiangshan station, then take bus 299 to Yongchun High School and walk to Yongchungang Park. Hike Level: Easy. Extra Gear: Food and water, a flashlight for a late exit. #Hiking #DayHike #CityHike #ElephantMountain #TigerMountain #Taipei101 #CityEscape #TaiwanPlus #FoodAndTravel #四獸山 #象山 #虎山 ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated! Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/taiwanplus/youtube... Website: https://www.taiwanplus.com/ 📱 Download our app: Android: https://bit.ly/3xg4mcz iOS: https://apple.co/3YKkgYh 🇹🇼 Curious about Taiwan’s culture? Planning a visit? Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram 🌏 Want to stay up to date on the latest news from Taiwan and beyond? YouTube: @taiwanplusnews Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IgSInZ Twitter: https://tw.plus/twitter