Tours and Tickets to Experience Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

There are plenty of ways to experience Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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While it’s free to visit Elephant Mountain independently, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the natural attraction. Half-day Taipei tours, which visit the mountain as well as other landmarks, begin at US$81 per person, while full-day sightseeing tours begin at US$117 per person.

The best time to visit Elephant Mountain if you’re after good views is in the lead-up to sunset when you can watch lights come on across Taipei. However, this is a crowded time at the mountain—aim for early morning for the calmest experience and to avoid the afternoon heat.

It’s a good idea to come prepared with water, sun protection, and breathable clothing when you visit Elephant Mountain, especially if you plan to hike in the afternoon or summer. Although the trails are generally paved, you’ll still want good, supportive shoes for maximum comfort.

Elephant Mountain is considered a moderate hike and should be doable if you're generally active and have good mobility. However, the trail has multiple steps and can be steep (especially at the Six Boulders viewpoint), which may make access tricky for some children and beginners.

Elephant Mountain’s trailhead is easily accessible from central Taipei (and is close to major attractions like Taipei 101). To get there via public transportation, take the MRT Red Line to its terminus station, Xiangshan MRT. From there, it is just 10 minutes on foot to the trailhead.