✦ Taiwan has one of the highest densities of tall mountains in the world, and climbing these are a great way to experience the country from a different perspective
✦ We highlight six hikes near Taipei, picked by a resident hiker who’s covered these trails dozens of times, that are all reachable by public transport
✦ They offer diverse experiences ranging from a 20-minute stair-climb with skyline views to a half-day waterfall-and-temple trek