Xiangshan, Taipei
| Xiangshan | |
|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | |
 Xiangshan as viewed from Taipei 101's observation deck | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 183 metres (600 ft) |
| Coordinates | 25°01′37″N 121°34′36″E / 25.0269°N 121.5766°ECoordinates: 25°01′37″N 121°34′36″E / 25.0269°N 121.5766°E |
| Geography | |
  Xiangshan The location of Xiangshan | |
| Location | Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Overlook the Taipei Basin from the Six Giant Rocks
Night scenes as viewed from Xiangshan
Xiangshan hiking trail
Xiangshan (Chinese: 象山), also known as Elephant Mountain, is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is close to the Taipei Metro Xiangshan Station. It is 183 m high. It has a hiking trail.[1] The Six Giant Rocks are a tourist attraction in Xiangshan.[2]
Name
"Xiangshan" means "Elephant Mountain" in Chinese. Xiangshan's name comes from its elephant-like shape.[1]
Geology
Xiangshan is part of the Nangang Mountain System. It is mainly composed of sandstone.[2]
References
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