Staircase to Lion's Head – Shitoushan Monastery loop from Qixing Village
Staircase to Lion's Head – Shitoushan Monastery loop from Qixing Village
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Staircase to Lion's Head – Shitoushan Monastery loop from Qixing Village
03:46
11.2km
550m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that is highly dangerous
A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 2.41 km for 9 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
476 m
觀景台
Viewpoint
1.97 km
Yuanshan
Peak
4.50 km
Staircase to Lion's Head
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
4.75 km
Shitoushan Monastery
Highlight • Religious Site
6.61 km
Lion's Head Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
8.81 km
Forest Trail
Highlight • Trail
Translated by Google •
Tip by
11.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.80 km
3.64 km
1.49 km
690 m
537 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.93 km
3.03 km
1.88 km
690 m
487 m
< 100 m
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