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Taiwan Outdoors
With its rugged mountainous spine, dense forest cover over half the is-
land, vast backcountry road network that includes the highest pass in
Northeast Asia, and 1566km of shoreline, Taiwan abounds with venues for
hiking, cycling and water sports. Get to know Ilha Formosa at the pace it
deserves.
Taiwan's Best
Hiking
There are hundreds of well-maintained natural trails in Taiwan. Some of the best low-
altitude trails are within an hour of Taipei. The best high-mountain trails are in Yushan
and Sheipa National Parks. In most cases, you don't need a guide.
Cycling
Taiwan has good roads with wide shoulders in popular biking areas. There are also
hundreds of kilometres of bike-only routes around cities. Bikes are allowed on Mass
Rapid Transit (MRT), trains and some buses, and day and multiday rental programs
are widely available.
Hot Springs
Springs are located all over the island. The most accessible are in Beitou, reachable
by Taipei MRT. Don't miss Taian Hot Springs in Miaoli County.
Water Sports
The offshore islands are top spots for diving. Hundreds of clean mountain streams
make the island an ideal river-tracing destination. There is beginner to advanced surf-
ing around northern Taiwan, the east coast and Kenting National Park. In winter, head
to Penghu for world-class windsurfing.
