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Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

An outdoor spot in Xinyi, Taipei, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) in Xinyi, Taipei
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Why go

Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Taipei, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Taipei 101 Observatory, 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Xinyi
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Taipei, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Taipei 101 Observatory

    Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Raohe Street Night Market

    Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.

    Food · 2.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Qingtian Tea House

    Gongfu tea service in a restored Japanese-era professor's house on a quiet Da'an lane, with a small gallery inside.

    Drinks · 4.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Din Tai Fung Xinyi

    The original location of the soup dumpling chain, still known for precise xiaolongbao.

    Food · 4.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

    Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.

    Sight · 5.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)

    Ornate 18th-century temple, busy with worshippers from dawn to night.

    Sight · 7.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Taipei

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) is our only outdoors pick in Taipei; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Taipei guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Taipei run from 19°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Taipei from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Taipei weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Sanli Village, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Coordinates
25.02737, 121.57096
Destination
Taipei, Taiwan

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan): quick answers

How much time do you need at Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Go 30 minutes before sunset and stay for the lights.

Is Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) free?

Yes, we list Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) is at Sanli Village, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)?

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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