Free tour in English - Hidden Hiking Trail near Downtown Taipei

🚩Who is recommended to book this tour?

• Nature lovers who would like to go slow hiking and see panoramic views of the city
• People who have traveled to Taiwan and are now eager to explore the less touristy places that are not well known among international travelers

Thinking of hiking in Taipei but don't want to exhaust yourself? Well, here is the best itinerary for you! 😎

Although normally associated with the image of a modern city, Taipei is surprisingly home to more than 100 hiking trails. On this tour I am going to take you to one of the steepest paths in the neighborhood called Neihu as well as the biggest temple here. In addition to enjoying the panoramic view of Taipei and getting closer to the amazing nature, being a citizen has been living in this neighborhood for more than 20 years, I will also share some historical and religious stories that only locals know here. At the end of our tour, you will have the opportunity to buy some local agricultural products. We are also going to try the typical Taiwanese tofu pudding (douhua)!

🌳This tour includes the following stops:

• We take advantage of nature in the park along the Dagouxi River
• Yuanjue Waterfall, perhaps the most accessible waterfall in Taipei
• Yuanjue Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Neihu
• Bishan Temple, a Taoist temple that is the largest temple in that neighborhood
• Baishihu Suspension Bridge
• Snack time at a tofu pudding shop
• We will take the local bus to return to Neihu subway station

❗Insider Tips:

• Although this is NOT a super challenging hike, for people rarely exercise or never do hiking, please reconsider your physical condition before making the reservation 
• Wear suitable walking shoes; sneakers/trainers will be just fine!
•  Bring your EasyCard or coins to take local bus, a single trip costs TW$15
• While offering walking tours is just my hobby (and yes I am one of the few licensed Spanish tour guides in Taiwan), your tips will be highly appreciated!:) There is no fixed amount regarding how much the travelers should tip, but as helpful information, the minimum hourly rate according to the Taiwanese law is 6 USD/hour or TW$ 180/hour

🌊Besides:

• If the weather is bad and it is not so safe to go hiking, I am going to recommend some tourist sites where you can explore on your own. For me, the safety of travelers is always above all things!:)