Hiking trails in my neighborhood — at Dajianshan (大尖山) in Xizhi (汐止) |
A much needed flat section along the 1,200 steps it takes to reach the top |
At the Tianxiu Temple (天秀宮) in Xizhi (汐止) |
At the Jianqing Historical Trail (見晴懷古步道) in Taipingshan (太平山) |
At the Jiuzhize Hot Springs (鳩之澤溫泉) near Taipingshan |
On the Bong Bong Train in Taipingshan |
It's a looooong way down — at the Zhuilu Old Road (錐麓古道) |
We set out at 7:20AM and crossed this bridge at the start of the hike |
Walking along the cliffs for the last 500 meters was intimidating at times |
One of the many tunnels in Taroko Gorge |
Wandering around Taroko Gorge on February 1st |
One of many bridges in Taroko Gorge |
The quick path over to the Eternal Spring Shrine was open! |
A view from the Eternal Spring Shrine path which has always been closed on previous visits |