# Elephant Mountain, Taipei (台北象山)

Taipei, Taiwan Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** 2026.01.01-2026.12.31 open all day
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** Xinyi District, Taipei
- **Getting there:** Elephant Mountain is easy to reach: leave Elephant Mountain Station through Exit 2 and you will arrive at the trailhead.
- **Good for:** Nature

## About Elephant Mountain, Taipei

Taipei's Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) takes its name from its resemblance to an elephant. At 170 metres above sea level it is not especially high, but from the summit you can look out over Taipei City, and the view at sunset is especially beautiful.

## Tips from the guidebook

- There are resting spots along the way, which is very thoughtful.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2669. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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