Xiangshan, Taipei

Xiangshan
Elephant Mountain
Xiangshan as viewed from
Taipei 101's observation deck
Highest point
Elevation183 metres (600 ft)
Coordinates25°01′37″N 121°34′36″E / 25.0269°N 121.5766°E / 25.0269; 121.5766
Geography
Xiangshan
The location of Xiangshan
510m
556yds
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Selected locations in the Nangang Mountains near Xinyi District, Taipei
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Xiangshan MRT, Exit 2
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Daitiandian Lingyun Temple
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Xiangshan (Elephant) summit
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Shishan (Lion) summit
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Baoshan (Leopard) summit
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Hushan (Tiger) summit
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Songshan Fengtian Temple
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Houshanpi MRT
The location of Xiangshan
LocationXinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking trail

Xiangshan (Chinese: 象山), known in English as Elephant Mountain or Mount Elephant, is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is close to the Taipei Metro Xiangshan Station. It is 183 m (600 ft) high and has a hiking trail to the peak, covering a distance of about 1.5 km (0.93 mi). Taipei 101 can be seen from the trail. The Six Giant Rocks on the peak are a tourist attraction in Xiangshan, and there are platforms for photographers.