| Xiangshan | |
|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | |
 Xiangshan as viewed from Taipei 101's observation deck | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 183 metres (600 ft) |
| Coordinates | 25°01′37″N 121°34′36″E / 25.0269°N 121.5766°E |
| Geography | |
  Xiangshan The location of Xiangshan | |
| Location | Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Selected locations in the Nangang Mountains near Xinyi District, Taipei 1 Xiangshan MRT, Exit 22 Daitiandian Lingyun Temple3 Xiangshan (Elephant) summit4 Shishan (Lion) summit5 Baoshan (Leopard) summit6 Hushan (Tiger) summit7 Songshan Fengtian Temple8 Houshanpi MRT | |
Xiangshan (Chinese: 象山), also known as Elephant Mountain[1] or Mount Elephant,[2] is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is close to the Taipei Metro Xiangshan Station. It is 183 m (600 ft) high and has a hiking trail to the peak, covering a distance of about 1.5 km (0.93 mi).[3] Taipei 101 can be seen from the trail.[1] The Six Giant Rocks on the peak are a tourist attraction in Xiangshan,[2] and there are platforms for photographers.[4]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
Taipei Timeswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "Nangang Mountain System: Xiangshan (Mt. Elephant) Hiking Trail". Travel.Taipei. Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ^ "Mt. Elephant Trail (Xiangshan)". Hikingbook Inc. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Liao, George (December 28, 2017). "Xiangshan good for watching Taipei 101 fireworks display but not for light show: GEO". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2018-03-03.