Xiangshan, Taipei
Xiangshan (Chinese: 象山), also known as Elephant Mountain[1] or Mount Elephant,[2] is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is close to the Taipei Metro Xiangshan Station. It is 183m (600ft) high and has a hiking with a distance of about 1.5km (0.93mi)[3] Taipei 101 can be seen from the trail.[1] The Six Giant Rocks on the peak are a tourist attraction in Xiangshan,[2] and there are platforms for photographers.[4]
| Xiangshan | |
|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | |
 Xiangshan as viewed from Taipei 101's observation deck | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 183 metres (600 ft) |
| Coordinates | 25.0269°N 121.5766°E |
| Geography | |
  Xiangshan The location of Xiangshan | |
| Location | Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Name
"Xiangshan" means "Elephant Mountain" in Chinese. Xiangshan's name comes from its elephant-like shape.[3]
Geology
Xiangshan is one of the "Four Beast Mountains",[1] part of the Nangang Mountain System. It is mainly composed of sandstone. Plants include the ferns Cibotium cumingii and Cyathea lepifera.[2]
Transportation
The mountain is accessible by walking south from Exit 2 of Xiangshan Station of the Taipei Metro.[5]
References
- Saunders, Richard (February 2, 2018). "Off the Beaten Track: On the Trail of the Four Beasts". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- "Nangang Mountain System: Xiangshan (Mt. Elephant) Hiking Trail". Travel.Taipei. Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- 象山親山步道 (in Chinese). Geotechnical Engineering Office, Taipei City Government. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- Liao, George (December 28, 2017). "Xiangshan good for watching Taipei 101 fireworks display but not for light show: GEO". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
- "Elephant Mountain (Taipei) - The adventurer's guide to conquering Xiangshan". Big Little Island. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
