Lunar New Year festivities with family, enjoying a feast of delicacies, can unknowingly lead to tighter clothes and a climbing weight—making post-holiday encounters with peers and coworkers rather awkward. But why not take advantage of a long vacation to use Google’s “My Maps” to plan a personalized spring walk and slimming hiking journey? Explore Taiwan’s renowned mountain trails, bathe in nature, and enjoy its tranquil natural symphony. This not only helps you exercise and burn off the fat from the holidays but also thoroughly relaxes your body and mind.
Plan your New Year spring walk and weight-loss route with Google “My Maps”
Many people choose to escape the hustle and bustle of the city during the Lunar New Year holiday to enjoy natural beauty. This is when you can use Google “My Maps” to create your own health and fitness map. For example, you could plan a hike up Taipei’s Seven Star Mountain’s main peak and east peak trails during the holiday, taking in the unique volcanic landscape along the way. Using the satellite layer on “My Maps,” you can even clearly see sights like the sulfur crystal formations at Little Oil Pit, Seven Star Mountain covered in dense broadleaf forest, and Dream Lake, which nurtures rare aquatic ferns.
Additionally, you can make good use of the icons in Google “My Maps” to categorize various attractions along your journey. You can mark natural spots you plan to visit, rest areas, or even the elevation of hiking trails to encourage reaching the highest points of the climb.
Use Google’s “Street View Special Attractions” to scout ahead and prepare for your trip
For those preparing to go hiking, you can also take advantage of Taiwan’s 100 Peaks recently added to Google’s “Street View Special Attractions,” including the main peak trail of Seven Star Mountain—the highest in Taipei—along with sections of the Nenggao Trans-Mountain National Trail that pass by the dramatic Qilü Cliff and overlook the rugged Liwu River, as well as Shimen Mountain and Hehuan Peak in the Hehuan Mountain Range. With 360-degree views, you can preview these peaks, understand the terrain of the hiking routes, and get fully prepared for every step of your journey.
Google “My Maps” instantly records precious memories and creates unique travel notes
Beyond enjoying nature’s embrace, you can also use the mobile version of Google “My Maps” as your hiking map. Its navigation feature helps prevent getting lost, and you can instantly record your thoughts and feelings at marked locations, creating lasting memories of your hiking adventure.
