Zhangshu Trail, Distrito de Wenshan, Taipéi, Taiwán
Climbing up the modest yet striking cherry blossom tree-lined trail opposite Mingde Temple (Ln. 45, Laoquan St.), hikers will be greeted by an expansive panoramic view, suggesting that the hilltop is less than a 5 minute walk away, said Xia Xian-tong, the Chief of GEO’s Industrial and Trail Section. Being on the simple but elegant hilltop observatory, visitors can immerse themselves in Maokong’s distinctive mountain town ambiance while gazing at the awe-inspiring bird’s eye view of the Taipei Basin. What’s more, they will be able to see the meandering ridgelines in a distance, which is an unparalleled view in Taipei.
According to Zhang Jia-nan and Gao Jin-lai, who head Zhinan Village and Laoquan Village, respectively, GEO’s all-out effort to build an excellent hiker-friendly environment in Maokong has not only been praised across the neighborhood, but it has also built a vivid “brand image” for this culturally sophisticated place. They invite people to spend their weekends on exploring the hiking trail in the geologically and ecologically diverse Maokong. The area is easily accessible by the Maokong Gondola and the city’s extensive bus network.
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