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Anusha from Taiwan Hikes

New Post: Jialuo Lake and Taipingshan thru hike + camping - Taiwan Hikes was born when I did this hike

Published 27 days ago • 1 min read

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.

Highlights:

  • Beautiful Trails in Taipingshan (those can be standalone hikes)
  • Mysterious ponds to explore
  • How to plan this hike and arrange transport
  • What to expect: mud, mud, and more mud

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Anusha from Taiwan Hikes

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