Hike to Elephant Mountain

Elephant Mountain (象山 or Xiangshan) is a mountain in eastern Taipei City. The relatively short trail up the 184-meter mountain provides unbeatable city views, making it Taipei’s most famous hike and one of Taiwan’s most well-known attractions. The Elephant Mountain trailhead is a mere 0.85 km (0.5 mi) from Taipei 101. This means you can hop directly from the country’s most famous landmark and ritziest neighborhood to a natural, jungle setting in less time that it takes to crush one bubble tea. #100waysoftravel #taiwan #taipai #hiking #elephantmountain