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Outdoors Jinguashi, Jiufen and Pingxi

Teapot Mountain Trail

An outdoor spot in Jinguashi, Jiufen and Pingxi, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Teapot Mountain Trail in Jinguashi, Jiufen and Pingxi
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Why go

Short, steep hike to a rocky summit over the coast and the Yin Yang Sea.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jiufen and Pingxi, alongside 2 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Gold Museum, Jinguashi, 0.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Adventure
Neighborhood
Jinguashi
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Jiufen and Pingxi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gold Museum, Jinguashi

    Former Japanese-era gold mine with a walk-in tunnel and a 220 kg gold bar to touch.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Golden Waterfall

    Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.

    Outdoors · 1.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jiufen Old Street

    Narrow lanes of tea houses and snack shops climbing a hillside above the sea.

    Activity · 2.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    A-Gan Yi Taro Balls

    Hillside shop serving chewy taro and sweet potato balls in shaved ice or warm soup.

    Food · 2.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    A-Mei Teahouse

    Red-lantern teahouse on Jiufen's stairway, a classic spot for oolong with a view.

    Drinks · 2.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Houtong Cat Village

    Former coal-mining village now home to dozens of resident cats.

    Sight · 4.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Teapot Mountain Trail is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Jiufen and Pingxi

Another curated outdoor spot in Jiufen and Pingxi. See the full Jiufen and Pingxi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jiufen and Pingxi run from 17°C in January to 28°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Teapot Mountain Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Teapot Mountain Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Tongshan Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Coordinates
25.10586, 121.86650
Destination
Jiufen and Pingxi, Taiwan

Teapot Mountain Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Teapot Mountain Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Teapot Mountain Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Teapot Mountain Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Wear grippy shoes; the top section involves scrambling.

Is Teapot Mountain Trail free?

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

Where is Teapot Mountain Trail?

Teapot Mountain Trail is at Tongshan Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224, in Jinguashi. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Teapot Mountain Trail?

Teapot Mountain Trail appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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