Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Both the museum and cemetery are served by the Taiwan Tourism Shuttle Buses
(
www.taiwantrip.com.tw
) from Tamsui or Keelung.
Activities
Wuliao Jian
HIKING
(Wǔliáo Jiān)
On the outskirts of Sansia, the Wuliao Jian trail doesn't cover much ground
yet takes six hours to complete. After all, you need to tread slowly on a ridge that's less
than a hand's-breath wide in places. Definitely don't go unless you have a good head for
heights and are in the mood for a challenge.
As with other crazy ridge walks in the north, you'll find secure ropes and guide poles
in place where they are needed. There are also rough maps in place and it's tough to get
lost. But if you want a full description of all the twists and turns, consult Richard Saun-
ders'
Taipei Escapes 2
.
The easiest way to get to Wuliao Jian is to take the MRT to Yongning station and then
a taxi to the trailhead (NT$300 to NT$400). If you want to save money catch bus 916
from Exit 1 to Sansia's Taipei Bus Company and then catch a bus heading to Manyuey-
uan Forest Recreation Area.
At the temple at the end of the hike, you can usually ask for a taxi to come and pick
you up.
Getting There & Away
From Yingge, you can take a taxi to Sansia (from Yingge Ceramics Museum to Tzushr
Temple is NT$130) or bus 702 (NT$15) from the museum.
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Manyueyuan Forest Recreation Area
8am-5pm)
is truly a park for all seasons and all people. The first section has paved or
cobbled paths, scenic pavilions and short walks to a number of gorgeous waterfalls. Once
you get past this, however, you're on natural trails that climb for hours through sweet-
smelling cedar forests.
