Jiantan Mountain Lower Lookout – Dazhong Temple loop from 劍潭

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Jiantan Mountain Lower Lookout – Dazhong Temple loop from 劍潭

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Jiantan Mountain Lower Lookout – Dazhong Temple loop from 劍潭

01:31

5.01km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.29 km

Jiantan Mountain Lower Lookout

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The first lower vantage point on Jiantan Mountain. It offers a beautiful view and is within easy walking distance. For the most beautiful view, however, you have to fight your way up to the "Laodifang Lookout" ...; O)

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1.31 km

Radio Taiwan International Antenna Tower

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2.02 km

View of Taipei from Jiantan Mountain Upper Lookout

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The second vantage point on Jiantan Mountain. For the most beautiful view, however, you still have to fight your way up to the "Laodifang Lookout" ...; O)

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2.24 km

Viewpoint and Rest Area Overlooking Shilin

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From this viewpoint, unlike the other two viewpoints, you can look towards the Shilin district.

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2.53 km

Laodifang Lookout (View of Taipei City and Taipei 101)

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The "Laodifang Lookout" or "Lao Di Fang" offers the most beautiful view of "Taipei City" from "Jiantanshan Mountain". The view goes over the "Taipei Songshan Airport" to the "Taipei 101". …

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3.74 km

Zhongzheng Badminton Hall Karaoke Area

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Hidden rest area with a karaoke facility.

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4.27 km

Dazhong Temple

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4.47 km

Entrance to Taipei Grand Trail Section 5

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Entry point for the 5th stage of the Taipei Grand Trail. This stretches over several stages in northern Taipei. It is best reached by MRT to Jiantan station.

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5.01 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

1.77 km

483 m

< 100 m

Surfaces