Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
A short, steep hike to the city's best viewpoint — Taipei 101 rising over the skyline at sunset.
Don't miss at Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
- ◆ Taipei 101 skyline view
- ◆ Short hilltop hike
- ◆ Sunset & night lights
Insider tip
Climb late afternoon to catch the sunset and the city switching on its lights.
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) — visitor questions
What is Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) known for?
A short, steep hike to the city's best viewpoint — Taipei 101 rising over the skyline at sunset. Highlights include: Taipei 101 skyline view; Short hilltop hike; Sunset & night lights.
Where is Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) is in Xinyi, Taipei — Xiangshan Hiking Trail, Xinyi District, Taipei. More info: https://www.travel.taipei
Any tips for visiting Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?
Climb late afternoon to catch the sunset and the city switching on its lights.
Can Chauffyr take me to Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) and between every stop on your Taipei itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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