Xiangshan (Chinese: 象山), also known as Elephant Mountain[1] or Mount Elephant,[2] is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is close to the Taipei Metro Xiangshan Station. It is 183m (600ft) high and has a hiking with a distance of about 1.5km (0.93mi)[3] Taipei 101 can be seen from the trail.[1] The Six Giant Rocks on the peak are a tourist attraction in Xiangshan,[2] and there are platforms for photographers.[4]
Xiangshan | |
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Elephant Mountain | |
Xiangshan as viewed from Taipei 101's observation deck | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 183 metres (600 ft) |
Coordinates | 25.0269°N 121.5766°E / 25.0269; 121.5766 |
Geography | |
Location | Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking trail |
"Xiangshan" means "Elephant Mountain" in Chinese. Xiangshan's name comes from its elephant-like shape.[3]
Xiangshan is one of the "Four Beast Mountains",[1] part of the Nangang Mountain System. It is mainly composed of sandstone. Plants include the ferns Cibotium cumingii and Cyathea lepifera.[2]
The mountain is accessible by walking south from Exit 2 of Xiangshan Station of the Taipei Metro.[5]
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