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The viral hidden gem: a vertical 90-degree stone stairway ladder

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Taiwan's beautiful hidden gems are incredibly diverse and abundant. Especially in recent years, with the trend of IG check-ins, more and more unknown mysterious spots have been discovered by netizens. Examples include the abandoned flue in Keelung, Eagle Stone Peak in Yilan, and Bayan Shuizhong, all of which...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Taiwan's beautiful hidden gems are incredibly diverse and abundant. Especially in recent years, with the trend of IG check-ins, more and more unknown mysterious spots have been discovered by netizens. Examples include the abandoned flue in Keelung, Eagle Stone Peak in Yilan, and Bayan Shuizhong, all of which have gained popularity online. This time, Scenic Spots introduces a newly viral hidden gem on the internet — Xiaozi Mountain in Pingxi. It features nearly 90-degree stone stairway ladders, attracting a large number of visitors and hikers. The spot has gone viral online. If you want to experience an adventurous journey akin to traveling abroad, this lesser-known Taiwanese hidden gem is highly recommended for all travelers to explore.

The viral hidden gem — Xiaozi Mountain (Image provided / IG: chiao.1218)

Xiaozi Mountain in Pingxi has gone viral among netizens due to its nearly 90-degree stone stairway ladder (Image source / New Taipei City Government)

Xiaozi Mountain in Pingxi is small but steep — be mindful of your physical condition and safety when climbing (Image source / New Taipei City Government)

Climbing the final section of Xiaozi Mountain, a suspension iron ladder made of steel cables, offers a panoramic view of the entire Keelung River valley (Image source / New Taipei City Government)

A side view of the stone stairway ladder at Xiaozi Mountain (Image provided / IG: wwanruu13)

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