Hiking Trail: Nangang Mountain One-Day Trekking

2024-10-17

Introduction

Itinerary:China University of Science and Technology—Nangang Mountain System: Nangangshan Hiking Trail(9-5 Peak、Thumb Mountain、Six Giant Rocks、Xiangshan Photography Platform)—Nangang Mountain System: Xiangshan (Mt. Elephant) Hiking Trail—Hexing Coal Mine(Mini Cultural Trip Culture Sites)—Tiaomi Old Trail(Mini Cultural Trip Culture Sites)—Wuxing Street Shopping Area or Xinyi Shopping District

Starting from China University of Science and Technology, the journey heads towards the Nangang Mountain System. Located on the eastern outskirts of the Taipei Basin and connected to the Si Shou (Four Animals) Mountains, it's a popular hiking route. The hike to Jiuwu Peak offers a stimulating and enjoyable journey with significant elevation changes. The impressive views from Muzhi Mountain and Six Giant Rocks are also worth the visit.


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Next, head to the Xiangshan Photographers’ Platform for unique shots of Taipei 101. Continuing upwards, the trail reveals expansive, stunning views. The route leads to Hexing Mine, where you can appreciate the interpretative facilities and imagery of coal mining.


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On the way back, you can visit either the Wuxing Shopping District or the Xinyi Shopping District to indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine and enjoy shopping.※ For more stories about Hexing Mine, please visit the official website of Cultural Travel.
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Nostalgia Retro Week

Campus youth folk songs, Y2K golden hits, Taiwanese “undefeated” tunes – melodies everyone will be able to hum along to! Come along for Nostalgia Retro Week, immersing yourself in nostalgia-filled songs, joining us for the pure and simple joy of storytelling time! During Nostalgia Retro Week, adults can reminisce together about their youthful days, and youngsters can experience interesting memories a world different from 3C technology. Integrating the retro trend that has blossomed in recent years, this will connect people of different ages, inspire the rekindling of original dreams and aspirations, and welcome in the new year 2025!

Market Activity Times: Saturday and Sunday 15:00 to 21:00

Market Stall Location: Songzhi Road Sidewalk, East Gate of Taipei City Hall

Stage Performance Times: Saturday and Sunday 16:00 to 20:00

Stage Performance Location: Taipei City Hall southeast square (beside Songzhi Road/Songshou Road intersection)

 

Diversified Market Traffic Info

Near MRT Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2, walk about 7 minutes

Also near MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, Exit 4 – about 9min walk

Near “Taipei City Hall (Songshou)” bus stop, take bus 612, 669, BL10

Near underground City Hall Square Parking Lot, about 7min walk to venues, about 3-minute drive

Western Classics Week

Highlighting Taiwan’s integration with the wide world, displaying not only how Taipei City’s attractions and services match the needs of international tourists, but also how local folk enjoy a deep love for Western classics. A range of international-flavor performances has been prepared for Western Classics Week, including magic shows, solo circus-arts acts, and jazz drumming, along with classical music featuring the integration of innovative violin performances, showcasing Taipei City’s cultural inclusivity as well as its dynamic creative thinking!

Market Activity Times: Saturday and Sunday 15:00 to 21:00

Market Stall Location: Songzhi Road Sidewalk, East Gate of Taipei City Hall

Stage Performance Times: Saturday and Sunday 16:00 to 20:00

Stage Performance Location: Taipei City Hall southeast square (beside Songzhi Road/Songshou Road intersection)

 

Diversified Market Traffic Info

Near MRT Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2, walk about 7 minutes

Also near MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, Exit 4 – about 9min walk

Near “Taipei City Hall (Songshou)” bus stop, take bus 612, 669, BL10

Near underground City Hall Square Parking Lot, about 7min walk to venues, about 3-minute drive

Anime Fan Support Week

A place of boundless warmth and enthusiasm – this is Taipei. In this, the world’s “highest” New Year city with the soaring Taipei 101 tower its festive centerpiece, are you ready to come get “high” together? One and all are heartily welcomed to come take part in Anime Fan Support Week, experiencing Taipei’s zestful energy! During this week, the concept of “anime” will be integrated in unique variations to dance, creative musical instrument, and other types of perfor-mances. Sure to arouse great warmhearted joy in both adults and kids, whatever one’s age, eve-ryone surely has a fan support object of affection they’ll want to express their ardor for – along with fan support for Taipei and fan support for 2025!

Market Activity Times: Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00

Market Stall Location: Songzhi Road Sidewalk, East Gate of Taipei City Hall

Stage Performance Times: Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00

Stage Performance Location: Taipei City Hall southeast square (beside Songzhi Road/Songshou Road intersection)

 

Diversified Market Traffic Info

Near MRT Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2, walk about 7 minutes

Also near MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, Exit 4 – about 9min walk

Near “Taipei City Hall (Songshou)” bus stop, take bus 612, 669, BL10

Near underground City Hall Square Parking Lot, about 7min walk to venues, about 3-minute drive

Lounge Leisure Week

In both complement and contrast to the Outdoor camping relaxing lifestyle that has become pop-ular locally in recent years, Taipei City invites everyone to come to Xinyi District for an alterna-tive Urban Outdoor experience! You can also find alfresco relaxation in the big city, enjoying stress-free market shopping for tasty food and savoring soothing chill music and stand-up acts as well as well enjoying easygoing bubble shows and balloon shows with your young ones, immersing yourself in peaceful, carefree leisure-time fun.

Market Activity Times: Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00

Market Stall Location: Songzhi Road Sidewalk, East Gate of Taipei City Hall

Stage Performance Times: Saturday and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00

Stage Performance Location: Taipei City Hall southeast square (beside Songzhi Road/Songshou Road intersection)

 

Diversified Market Traffic Info

Near MRT Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2, walk about 7 minutes

Also near MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, Exit 4 – about 9min walk

Near “Taipei City Hall (Songshou)” bus stop, take bus 612, 669, BL10

Near underground City Hall Square Parking Lot, about 7min walk to venues, about 3-minute drive