By MOOK Scenic Spots (compiled and reported)
The 2019 Lunar New Year holiday lasts a full nine days, and of course you’ll want to enjoy a hearty reunion dinner. If you haven’t decided where to go for a spring outing yet, how about taking on the Taipei Vertical Walk? Once you’ve finished the trek, you can eat to your heart’s content without worrying about gaining weight!
The scenery along each trail is incredibly beautiful, and the views are expansive. (Photo courtesy of Taipei City Government; the same below)
The 92-km Taipei Vertical Walk takes about seven days to complete in total. It’s recommended to tackle it in sections, burning a total of 38,000 kcal. There are Taipei Vertical Walk logos and directional signs set up along the route. Collect photos with 12 stamp locations along the way, and you can even exchange them for a sports towel.
The Taipei Vertical Walk trails are very well-equipped.
The areas around the Taipei Vertical Walk routes are rich in pristine natural ecology, featuring high mountains, streams, cedar forests, dirt paths, and bamboo groves. Whether you’re climbing for a distant view or wandering through the woods, you can enjoy a relaxing feeling of returning to nature.
The Taipei Vertical Walk trails offer amazing views.
In addition, at various mountain trailheads, trail forks, and nearby metro stations, there are directional facilities marked with the exclusive Taipei Vertical Walk logo. Along the way, there are also restrooms, water refill stations, and AED emergency facilities. Just follow the signs, and you can step by step embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure without any worries.
Taipei Vertical Walk itinerary.
Taipei Vertical Walk itinerary.
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