Text by / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Taiwan is home to a wide variety of beautiful and diverse hidden gems. Especially with the rise of IG check-in trends in recent years, an increasing number of lesser-known, mysterious spots have been uncovered by internet users—examples include the abandoned flue in Keelung, Eagle Rock Peak in Yilan, and Ba Yan Shui Zhong Yang. Boosted by online attention, these have turned into hotspots. This time, Scenic Spots introduces a newly viral hidden gem on the internet: Xiaozishan Mountain in Pingxi. It features a nearly 90-degree stone stairway that has drawn large crowds of hikers and adventurers, quickly becoming a viral sensation online. For those seeking an exhilarating journey reminiscent of international adventures, this little-known Taiwanese gem is highly recommended for all travelers.
The viral hidden gem – Xiaozishan Mountain (Image provided / IG: chiao.1218)
Pingxi’s Xiaozishan Mountain went viral due to its nearly 90-degree stone stairway (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
Small yet steep, Xiaozishan Mountain requires visitors to be mindful of their physical condition and safety during the climb (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
Climbing the final section of Xiaozishan—a steel-cabled suspended iron ladder—offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Keelung River Valley (Image source / New Taipei City Government)
A side view of the stone stairway at Xiaozishan Mountain (Image provided / IG: wwanruu13)
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