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After the devastating earthquakes in Taiwan
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It's been a while since my last newsletter. I took a longer break than I anticipated. I think you might have read the news that we had a 7.2-magnitude earthquake at 7:58 a.m. on April 3rd. I just woke up and thought this was a regular shaking. Then, it seemed like it never stopped. I live in a crowded neighborhood and there is no real open wide area. So, I stayed put, shaking like a leaf. The most annoying thing about earthquakes is that we don't know when they will come or how big they will be. Earthquakes also make the mountains and trails fragile and increase the danger. The beautiful Taroko is gone. It's too early to say how much can be recovered. Many people are still trapped inside. I hope they will get out safely. You might have seen many dramatic videos online. Now, please stay away from the mountains and the East Coast, at least for the following weeks. I had a plan to walk from Hualien to Taitung, but it's put on hold. I'm making some new changes to Taiwan Hikes. I will not include so many guided hiking trips. Instead, I will select those I think are worth hiking and have good views. I might change the Friday Hiking Journal. The new posts about trails are still coming. Here's the new one, Keelung Islet. Keelung Islet is open to the public from April 1 to October 31 this year. After things get back to normal, it is a super beautiful place to visit. Stay safe, and talk to you later. |
Anusha from Taiwan Hikes
I'm a content creator dedicated to spreading the beauty of the Taiwan mountains. https://www.taiwanhikes.com
New post: my last hike in Taroko - Mt. Qianliyan, Dali and Datong Village, and Shakadang Three Heros
This post is sentimental. In November 2023, I hiked to two of Shakadang's Three Heroes in Taroko, intending to return to Qingshuidashan later. (The beautiful view of Crescent Bay from Qingshuidashan. Photo by Xiao Tsai) Highlights: The charming Dali Church Mt. Qianliyan offers great views but is challenging. With rock scrambles, Qingshuidashan, or Mt. Qingshui, is even more challenging, but the views are rewarding. I also discovered indigenous tribe tours in Hualien and Taitung, offering...
There's always a tipping point that makes us do something. 5+ years ago, I was brewing the idea of writing an English website (definitely out of my comfort zone). When I did this hike and chatted with a fellow hiking mate, I decided that was it. I was going to make a website about hiking in Taiwan. I'm glad to return to Jialuo Lake and said I made it. (Jialuo Lake) Highlights: Beautiful Trails in Taipingshan (those can be standalone hikes) Mysterious ponds to explore How to plan this hike and...
After the recent major earthquake, many people and travelers are concerned about the safety of hiking in Taiwan. Questions about hiking post-typhoon are also common. In this post, I'll address these concerns, as well as other frequently asked questions about permits, hiring porters, gear rentals, weather, and car rentals. I often receive inquiries about temperatures in the high mountains. To assist, I've included a graphic that illustrates how altitude affects the temperature in the high...