Eighteen Peaks Mountain

Eighteen Peaks Mountain

Eighteen Peaks Mountain is located to the south of Hsinchu County in Taiwan. It gets its name from the eighteen hilltops it comprises. The highest point reaches an elevation of 131.79 meters, while the lowest is 50 meters, with an average slope of 40%. It is a forest park established during the Japanese colonial period, roughly crescent-shaped, stretching about 7 to 8 li, encircling the eastern and southern outskirts of Hsinchu City. The park features fresh air, birdsong, fragrant flowers, and well-developed facilities such as stairways, walking trails, and pavilions—making it one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Hsinchu City.

In addition to lush forests, blooming flowers, and numerous pavilions, Eighteen Peaks Mountain Park also hosts a vibrant Flower Festival every March. During the festival, the park is divided into different zones including a Flower Garden, Rose Garden, Camellia Garden, Azalea Garden, Apricot Garden, Peach Garden, and Osmanthus Lane. Various colorful blossoms compete in beauty, filling the air with fragrance, transforming the area into a veritable garden city. This attracts a large number of visitors from across Taiwan and even abroad. Additionally, there are 33 stone statues of Guanyin on the mountain, which are also key attractions.

Eighteen Peak Mount

Must-visit reason: One of the best flower-viewing spots in Hsinchu