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Routes Taiwan TSLT SECTION 1B - CAONAN to SHIDING
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TSLT SECTION 1B - CAONAN to SHIDING

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This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail really packs in the views. Taking you from Caonan in the east to Shiding in the west, it offers thrilling climbing and some tantalising views over towards the famous Huangdidian Ridge.
moderate
Distance 11.8 km
7:30 h
377 m
595 m
652 m
101 m

If you're not too fussed about walking the TSLT in its entirety then you could cut off Erge Shan and head straight up towards the Bijia Ridge Trail.

Read the full route guide here.

Author’s recommendation

There is on and off shade, but if you're sensitive to the sun you'll need to keep covered. Due to the nature of the walk, hands-free options like hats and sleeves are far more sensible than an umbrella.
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
652 m
Lowest point
101 m
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Safety information

There are some slightly risky sections where there's a steep drop-off on one side of the trail. For this reason, make sure you go carefully, and preferably with someone.

Start

Caonan (327 m)
Coordinates:
DD
24.970496, 121.605616
DMS
24°58'13.8"N 121°36'20.2"E
UTM
51R 359250 2762403
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Destination

Shiding Old Street

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

This can be accessed by bus at both ends.

Coordinates

DD
24.970496, 121.605616
DMS
24°58'13.8"N 121°36'20.2"E
UTM
51R 359250 2762403
w3w 
///wide.noisy.stepping
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

You'll definitely want to take gloves to keep your hands protected from all the ropes. And I'd recommend taking a hiking stick too so that you can save your knees from some of the impact on the way down.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.8 km
Duration
7:30 h
Ascent
377 m
Descent
595 m
Highest point
652 m
Lowest point
101 m
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