"New Taipei Hiking Mini Trips" New Book Released！Covers 64 Trails Across 7 Themes

▲ Xiaozishan Hiking Trail. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

On the 19th, the New Taipei City Government released"New Taipei Hiking Mini Trips – Explore 64 Mountain and Sea Trails with Ease,"a book authored by hiking writers Tang Rongli, Gu Tingwei, Ye Lingjun, Liang Xuan, and others. After a year of personal exploration, they accurately recorded route maps, gradient charts, estimated hiking times, GPS coordinates, and provided engaging visuals and texts. The book is organized by trail themes to showcase the city’s varied natural landscapes.

▲ Manyueyuan Hiking Trail. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

Chen Guojun, Director of the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau,stated that New Taipei City has uniquely beautiful geography, featuring coastlines, suburban mountains, and streams of various sizes, all blending into picturesque scenes. Beyond the beautiful natural environment, the area also has a rich cultural and historical heritage, giving the trails in New Taipei a diverse and multifaceted character.

He emphasized, “We have opted for more natural ecological engineering methods—using local materials, avoiding damage to mountain forests, minimizing artificial facilities—and we’ve engaged volunteer groups to maintain and protect the trails. We aim to present a Leave No Trace approach to trail development, showcasing New Taipei’s green growth and sparking a new trend in tourism.”

▲ Yuantong Temple Trail. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

Hiking blogger Cui Zuxi specifically advised that besides preparing simple medical supplies, essential personal gear such as backpacks, non-slip hiking shoes, sun hats, water bottles, trekking poles, gloves, digital cameras, pencils, and notebooks are all necessary.

Hiking writer Tang Rongli recommends visiting the Yuantong Temple Trail in summer. Located near Zhonghe and close to the city, the trail not only features beautiful mountain ranges and peculiar rocks, but also offers wide views where you can take in the entire Taipei Basin. It's also a popular spot for night scenery viewing, making it ideal for half-day or one-day trips with family and friends.

"New Taipei Hiking Mini Trips – Explore 64 Mountain and Sea Trails with Ease" – 7 Major Themes
Historical Culture　
Coastal Water Activities　
Ecotourism　
Mountain and Water Appreciation　
Family-Friendly Outings　
Forest Bathing　
Advanced Challenges　

For more details, please refer to major bookstore websites or visit theNew Taipei Travel Facebook Fan Page. Leave a comment now on which hiking trail you’d most like to explore, and you could win a hiking book.

▲ Caoling Historic Trail. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

▲ Lingjiaoliao Mountain Hiking Trail. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)