Xiangshan, Taipei

Xiangshan
Elephant Mountain
Xiangshan as viewed from
Taipei 101's observation deck
Highest point
Elevation183 metres (600 ft)
Coordinates25°01′37″N 121°34′36″E / 25.0269°N 121.5766°E / 25.0269; 121.5766
Geography
Xiangshan is located in Taiwan
Xiangshan
Xiangshan
The location of Xiangshan
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Houshanpi MRT
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Xiangshan MRT, Exit 2
Selected locations in the Nangang Mountains near Xinyi District, Taipei
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Xiangshan MRT, Exit 2
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Daitiandian Lingyun Temple
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Xiangshan (Elephant) summit
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Shishan (Lion) summit
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Baoshan (Leopard) summit
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Hushan (Tiger) summit
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Songshan Fengtian Temple
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Houshanpi MRT
The location of Xiangshan
LocationXinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking trail

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]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Taipei Times was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Mt. Elephant Trail (Xiangshan)". Hikingbook Inc. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  4. ^ 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.