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Elephant Mountain

A 1.5-kilometer trail leads to the summit, and the observation deck attracts many photographers.

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This mountain has a 1.5-kilometer trail leading to the summit, and its observation deck attracts many photographers.

Elephant Mountain

110, Xiangshan, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Elephant Mountain takes its name from its elephant-like profile and is one of the Four Beasts Mountains, along with Lion, Tiger, and Leopard Mountains. Its summit is 184 meters high, and trails lead from the city into the ridges of the Nangang range. From the viewpoints, visitors can look over Xinyi District and the Taipei Basin, with Taipei 101 as a signature sight. The landscape includes more than a city skyline: sunlit rocky areas support specialized plants, while the shadier, damper western slopes have tree ferns and Philippine figs. Thick sandstone exposed by fractured rock on the northwest side forms steep cliffs. A loop trail follows the western hillside and ridge through varied terrain and habitats. At the viewpoints, city, nearby mountains, and exposed rock appear together, showing how closely urban towers meet the forest. The path also connects to the Nangang ridge trail, making Elephant Mountain a starting point for exploring the surrounding hills.