Taipei City Geotechnical Engineering Office

With the sun going down and golden rays of light beaming through the azure sky and white clouds, sunsets take on different appearances and are mesmerizing! The Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department of Taipei City Government proudly recommends ten spots for hiking and appreciating the beautiful sunset sceneries in Taipei City.

Huang Li-Yuan(黃立遠), Director of the Geotechnical Engineering Office, stated that the best hiking trails and locations for observing sunsets in Taipei City include: Junjianyan Hiking Trail (Junjianyan) in Beitou District; Daluntoushan Hiking Trail (Chengfeng Fort) in Shilin District; Xiangshan Hiking Trail (The Six Giant Rocks & Photo-taking Platform) and Hushan Hiking Trail (9-5 Peak & Hushan Peak) in Xinyi District; Liyushan Hiking Trail (mountain top pavilion) and Zhongyongshan Hiking Trail (mountain top platform) in Neihu District; and Zhanghu Hiking Trail (Lingfeng Pavilion) and Denggao Hiking Trail (Wangyuan Pavilion) in Wenshan District.

"Situated in the Four Beasts Mountains near Taipei 101, Xiangshan and Hushan Hiking Trails have excellent views and favorable geographical positions. What’s more, with their well-maintained hiking facilities, they have always been among the hottest spots for people to view Taipei City’s landscape. The Geotechnical Engineering Office sincerely recommends these 10 locations, offering people multiple choices to enjoy the magnificent sunsets in a relaxing and healthy way," said Xia Xian-Tong(夏賢統), Section Chief of the Industrial and Trail Section.

When going to Maokong, located in Wenshan District, you can first take the Hello Kitty Gondola up the mountain to enjoy the beautiful sceneries and refreshing tea with family and friends before you find the perfect timing to proceed to one of the two recommended spots for observing sunsets. The Wangyuan Pavilion on Denggao Hiking Trail, which was newly constructed this year, is located on a small stand-alone mountain top next to the Mingde Temple on Laoquan Street. It is only a 30-minute walk from the Maokong Gondola Station. Walking through cherry blossom trees along the two sides of the path, and you will arrive at the top within a few minutes to enjoy a great view of the beautiful night scenes and splendid fireworks.

Chen Yan-cheng, Engineer of the Industrial and Trail Section added that, Junjianyan in Beitou District and Chengfeng Fort in Shilin District provide not only beautiful scenery of sunsets but also a 360-degree panoramic view where one will be amazed by how the world below seems so small, and be inspired and invigorated to face tomorrow’s challenges.

"The views from the peaks of Zhongyongshan and Liyushan in Neihu District are magnificent. Besides, the entrances of the hiking trails are right beside MRT Dahu Park Station, so it is quite easy to reach. Along the routes, you will pass by a number of famous temples, including: Bishan Temple, Jinlong Temple, Yuanjue Temple, etc. You can set out at about 3 p.m. from the MRT Dahu Park Station,” said Mr. Liu, a visitor there for the beautiful sunsets.

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