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Map / TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: 2A – Huangdidian
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A spectacular day hike finishing at Shiding.
moderate
Distance 6.5 km
5:30 h
515 m
553 m
555 m
105 m

This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail covers one of the quintessential Taipei day hikes: the spectacular Huangdidian. Bring a camera and a well-rested body, and come prepared for a very fun walk.

For a full trail guide, click here.

Author’s recommendation

Go on a clear day to enjoy the views.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
555 m
Lowest point
105 m
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Track types

Dirt road 18.98%Forested/wild trail 6.63%Path 70.03%Road 3.96%Unknown 0.38%
Dirt road
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.4 km
Path
4.6 km
Road
0.3 km
Unknown
0 km
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Start

Yongding (142 m)
Coordinates:
DD
25.006937, 121.696132
DMS
25°00'25.0"N 121°41'46.1"E
UTM
51R 368427 2766348
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Destination

Shiding

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

There are buses that will get you to and from the trail.

Parking

If you want to do this with your own transport, you could park at Danlan Suspension Bridge. You can catch a bus from there to the start, then once you're finished, walk back along the river.

Coordinates

DD
25.006937, 121.696132
DMS
25°00'25.0"N 121°41'46.1"E
UTM
51R 368427 2766348
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Equipment

Gloves are a must.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
515 m
Descent
553 m
Highest point
555 m
Lowest point
105 m
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