Comments on: Taoyuan Valley Hike: Trail Views and Dasi

By: Destress signal, part the third (end) « The Frothy Tome

Destress signal, part the third (end) « The Frothy Tome — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:18:56 +0000

[...] could have chosen a fork in the path at this point — a divergence that promised truly fanta-glorious sights. But, as you can imagine, by then I had had enough of forking off in any but the prescribed [...]

By: reiffGliltdew

reiffGliltdew — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:22:33 +0000

Nothing seems to be easier than seeing someone whom you can help but not helping.
I suggest we start giving it a try. Give love to the ones that need it.
God will appreciate it.

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:15:56 +0000

Thanks Oliver, I’m glad you find the blog helpful. I hope you have a great time in Taiwan!

By: Olivier

Olivier — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:26:45 +0000

Thanks a lot for this great blog. I rarely leave comments on blogs but the quality of your reports and dedication in replying to all the comments you get truly deserve recognition!
Thanks to you I can organize hikes and visits all around Taipei in the short time given to me in this very nice country.

Bravo again!
Olivier, new in Taiwan.
PS: I’ve officialy added you as one my favourite bookmarks.

By: Rik

Rik — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:14:37 +0000

Todd, do you have info on hiking clubs in your country?
Drop me a line on my website,
Thanks,
Rik

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:56:49 +0000

Ruth - Take the train to Dali station (better check the schedule.. the faster trains don't stop there and I'm not sure how often the slower trains leave), from there walk to Dali Tian-Gong Temple [大里天公廟], next to the temple is a Dali Visitors center on one side and the opposite side of the temple you should find a sign pointing you to the Caoling trail [草嶺古道]... take the trail up the mountain and you will see a sign pointing to the Taoyuan Valley. Akbar - Welcome to Taiwan... the trail you are talking about with the signs near 101 is Elephant Mountain... it provides nice views of Taipei City... I haven't walked it, but I have walked the nearby Tiger Mountain Trail which is also part of the Four Beasts Mountain Public Forest [四獸山市民森林]. I would suggest both of those and Xianjiyan Hiking Trail as all them are pretty relaxing.

By: akbar

akbar — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:47:06 +0000

hey Todd,
Nice Blog.. you can really make some amateur like me to fall in love with trails in taiwan..!! actually i just landed here a month back to work with a company.. am from india.. would like to start out with some short trails say 3~4 km in and around taipei.. Please suggest if possible. I am currently in Sanchong city which is in Taipei County.

There is one trail near 101, I’ve seen directions boards for it. How is it ?

Thanks anyways,

akbar

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:55:59 +0000

Hi Todd,

I am interested in doing the hike (Taoyuan Valley) that you are talking about. Can you give me directions of how to get there?

Thanks so much,

Ruth

By: Todd Alperovitz

Todd Alperovitz — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:48:03 +0000

Hi Bryan, yes it WAS that empty. About halfway through the trail I took a fifteen minute break. When I got up to start walking again I saw two people in the distance behind me. After about 10 minutes I had lost sight of them, they were the only people I saw on the entire hike. I am sure that wouldn’t happen on a weekend.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:46:34 +0000

Fabulous photos!

Were there a lot of other people on the trail, or was it really that empty? I dream of being able to hike for a few hours without seeing more than a few people, but that has never happened over here.