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  • High Mountains, Taiwan

North Section 1 (北一段), Climb the Glacier-Visited Nanhudashan (南湖大山) and the Formidable Zhongyangjianshan (中央尖山)

Zhongyangjianshan and Yushan
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Nanhudashan (南湖大山), the Lofty Mountain with the Bequest of Past Glaciation

Nanhu Cabin
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Nanhudashan (南湖大山), the Majestic Playground of Snow in the Cirques

Nanhu Cabin
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

The Death Ridge (死亡稜線), the Climb on a Razor-Sharp Ridge between North Section 1 and North Section 2, Central Mountain Range

A closeup view of the Death Ridge
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

North Section 2 (北二段), the Trail on the Formidable Ridge with Ominous Names

Wuming Cliff
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Mt. Bilu – Mt. Yangtou (畢祿羊頭), a Short Alpine Traverse above the Highway

cloud
  • High Mountains, Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Hehuanshan (合歡山), the Renowned High Mountains that are Beginner Friendly

Hehuan South Peak; it does not look hard to be there.
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Qilai North Face to Pingfengshan (奇萊北壁下屏風), the Spectacular Trail that I Waited for 12 Years

climb the “Bell Tower”
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Qilai Range (奇萊連峰), the Trail Traverses the Imposing and Soothing Peaks of Qilaishan

Qilai Range
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Qilaishan Main & North Peak (奇萊主北), My First Multiday Hike on the High Mountains of Magnificence and Misfortune

Qilai Main Peak in mist
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Qilaishan (奇萊山) in Snow, a Hard Lesson from the Precipitous Qilai North Peak

Qilaishan snow
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Qilai East Ridge (奇萊東稜), the Challenging Trail in the Dense Arrow Bamboos

Scrambling down shortly after Liwuzhushan (立霧主山)
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Zhuilu Old Road (錐麓古道), the Stunning Track on the Sheer Cliff over Taroko Gorge

Zhuilu Old Road
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Nenggao-Andongjun Trail (能高安東軍); Hiking on the Dreamy Alpine Grassland

green gentle slope on Nenggao-Andongjun Trail
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Hualien (花蓮), the City by the Mountain and Sea in Eastern Taiwan

Chilaibi Lighthouse (奇萊鼻燈塔)
  • Scenic Views, Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Ruigang Industry Road (瑞港公路), Shitiping (石梯坪), a Road Trip and a Difficult Hike to Baliwanshan (八里灣山) in Coastal Mountain Range

the winding Ruigang Industry Road
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

The Splendid Bloom in East Longitudinal Valley (花東縱谷)

The bloom in East Longitudinal Valley (Huadong Valley)
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Liushishishan (六十石山), the Splendid Mountain of Daylily

A local was harvesting daylilies.
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Chenggong (成功), Taitung, the Vigorous Town by the Sea

Hsin-Kang Fish Harbor 新港
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Taitung Forest Park (台東森林公園), the Urban Park with Soothing Lakes by the Pacific Ocean

Taitung Forest Park
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Dulanshan (都蘭山), Taitung, a Majestic Mountain in Southern Coastal Mountain Range

Dulanshan and Dulan Bay
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Jialulan (加路蘭), View the Magnificent Coastal Mountain Range in Taitung

Jialulan 加路蘭
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Liji Badlands (利吉惡地), Taitung; the Rugged and Barren Hills between Two Tectonic Plates

Liji Badlands
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Jinlun (金崙), Taitung, a Beautiful Town flanked by the Mountains and Sea

The twilight moment above Jinlun
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Ganzhuowan Peaks (干卓萬群峰), the Trickiest Trail in My Hiking History

18-Peaks
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

South Section 3 (南三段), the Long Alpine Trail that Traverses the Core of Formosa

trees in the mist
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Mabolasih Trail (馬博拉斯橫斷), the Challenging Hike Crossing the Precipitous Central Mountain Range

Wulameng Cliff
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Sinkang Trail (新康橫斷), the Alpine Hike that Witnesses Historic Events

Batongguan Traversing Trail
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

South Section 2 (南二段), the Alpine Traverse that is Never Short of Highlights

The yummy icy spring by Baiyang Mine Cabin (白洋金礦山屋)
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

South Section 1 (南一段), the Alpine Trail in Southern Taiwan that Climbs Over the Splendid Cloud

Around Maxibaxiushan (馬西巴秀山)
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Beidawushan (北大武山), the Southernmost Baiyue, Guardian of the Southern Taiwan

Beidawushan as well as Nandawushan (南大武山) can be easily spotted on a clear day from Kaohsiung; photo taken at Kaohsiung Lighthouse.
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Shenshan (神山) and Wutai (霧台), the Communities in the Mountainous Southern Taiwan

Wutai
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Jiufen (九份) and Jinguashi (金瓜石) the Former Mining Towns of Distinct Vibes.

Qitang Old Street
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Keelung Mountain (基隆山), a Straightforward Walk to the Best Lookout to View Jinguashi (金瓜石)

Keelung Mountain Jilongshan
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

C-shaped Bay in Shuinandong (水湳洞), a Site to Capture the Light Trails by the Yinyang Sea (陰陽海)

ShuiNanDong 水湳洞 Keelung Mountain
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Teapot Mountain (茶壺山), Enjoy the Sweeping Vista of Jinguashi on a Popular Track

Teapot Mountain
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Xiaozishan (孝子山) & Cimufeng (慈母峰), the Incredibly Steep Trail in Pingxi, Northeastern Taiwan

Xiaozishan 孝子山 Cimufeng 慈母峰 trail
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Jingtong (菁桐), a Small Town under the Hovering Sky Lanterns

sky lantern
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Lingering by the Shinning Green Water of Hubaotan (虎豹潭), Shuangxi

Hubaotan (Hubao Pond 虎豹潭)
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Guishan Island (龜山島), the Giant Turtle Off the Coast of Yilan

Guishan Island bathed in the morning sun. Viewing it from over 3000 m high around Pintianshan (品田山)
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Dabajianshan (大霸尖山), the Iconic High Mountain with the Imposing Summit

the peak of Dabajianshan
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

The Holy Ridge, Shengleng “O” Trail (O聖), the Most Famous Ridgeline in Taiwan

Pintianshan Cliff 品田斷崖
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

My Snow Hiking Training in Xueshan (雪山雪訓), into the World of Stunning Whiteness

Xueshan Cirque
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

West Xue Trail (Xueshan West Ridge 雪山西稜), Overlooking the Vibrant Western Taiwan from 3,000 m above

Daxueshan
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Xuejian Trail (雪劍縱走), Walking on a Prominent Ridge of Snow Mountain

Dajianshan
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Xueshan – Zhijiayang Trail (雪山志佳陽), a Classical Alpine Traverse via the Second Highest Peak in Taiwan

Moving downhill toward Zhijiayangdashan
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Yushan South Ridge (玉山南稜), the Hidden Route to Yushan with Spectacular View

Yushan South Ridge
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Yushan (Mt. Jade 玉山), the Symbol of Taiwan; the Hike to the Grand Yushan Front Five Peaks (玉山前五峰)

Before the dawn hikers were moving to the summit of Main Peak from Paiyun Lodge.
  • High Mountains, Taiwan

Yushan Rear Four Peaks (玉山後四峰), the Less-Visited Peaks to the South of Yushan, the Trails without Clamor

Yushan Sancha Peak
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Guantian (官田), Tainan, the Paddy Field of Water Caltrop and My Agriculture Dream

Harvesting water caltrop
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

A Laidback Afternoon on Mashagou Beach (馬沙溝), Tainan

Mashagou Beach 馬沙溝
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Qigu (七股), the Busy Salt Mountain and Lagoon for Your Camera

Qigu
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Hero Pavilion (好漢亭), Chaishan, the Best Lookout for viewing Kaohsiung

The view from Hero Pavilion Chaishan Kaohsiung
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Chaishan Mountain and Sea Palace (柴山山海宮), Kaohsiung, the “Rural” Community between the Mountain and Sea

the shore
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Shoushan “LOVE” Lookout (壽山觀景台), the Best Spot to View Port of Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung Harbor
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Kaohsiung Music Center (高流), the Stylish Giant Hive Standing by the Pier

Kaohsiung Music Center
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Kaohsiung 85 Sky Tower (高雄85大樓), the Most Prominent Skyscraper of the City

Kaohsiung 85 Sky Tower
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Qijin (旗津), Guarding the Port of Kaohsiung

Qijin (Cijin), Kaohsiung
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Xiao-Liuqiu (小琉球), a Busy and Lovely Tropical Island

Xiao-Liuqiu (小琉球) (or Little Liuqiu, Liuqiu Island, Liuqiu)
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Keelung (基隆), a Short Tour in this Port City

Keelung
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Dadaocheng (大稻埕), Taipei, the Old Wharf for my Early Photography Technique

Dadaocheng 大稻埕, Tamsui River
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Yinghanling (硬漢嶺), the Best Lookout on Guanyinshan (觀音山) for the Sweeping Vista of Taipei

Yinghanling, Guanyinshan, Taipei
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Datunshan (大屯山) & Miantianshan (面天山), the Lush Home of Silver Grass

Guanyinshan (觀音山) in the background
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Qixingshan (七星山), the Easy Walk to the Tallest Mountain in Taipei City

Qixingshan 七星山
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Lion Cub (Xiao-Shitoushan 小獅頭山) Hiking Trail, Xindian; an Quick Access to the Cityscape of Taipei

Lion Cub hiking trail, Shitoushan (Xiaoshitoushan), Xindian
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

Shihmen Reservoir (石門水庫), Taoyuan, Sightseeing at a Green Water

Shihmen Reservoir (石門水庫)
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Neidong Falls (內洞瀑布群), a Short Walk to View Several Gorgeous Waterfalls near Taipei Metro Area

Neidong Falls
  • Day Hikes / Short Walks, Taiwan

Beichatianshan (北插天山), a Touchstone Hike Before a Multi-day Hike

Beichatianshan
  • Scenic Views, Taiwan

IR Photography, a Short Attempt during the Early Days…

Taipei

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Zhongyangjianshan and Yushan
North Section 1 (北一段), Climb the Glacier-Visited Nanhudashan (南湖大山) and the Formidable Zhongyangjianshan (中央尖山)
Nanhu Cabin
Nanhudashan (南湖大山), the Lofty Mountain with the Bequest of Past Glaciation
Nanhu Cabin
Nanhudashan (南湖大山), the Majestic Playground of Snow in the Cirques
A closeup view of the Death Ridge
The Death Ridge (死亡稜線), the Climb on a Razor-Sharp Ridge between North Section 1 and North Section 2, Central Mountain Range

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