Comments on: Hiking the Four Beasts Mountains (四獸山) – Tiger Mountain (虎山)

By: Neil Wade

Neil Wade — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:59:14 +0000

Hi Jay, The way I wrote that is actually a little deceptive (I’ll change it soon). It’s not that hard to walk to the trail head. Click on the map at the bottom of the post and it will tell you how to get to several trailheads, including the one for Tiger Mountain. What I meant by “needing your own transportation” is that there is a way to visit Tiger Mountain by driving and parking up on the mountain. If this is done, you wouldn’t have to walk up any steps. That said, it’s a lot more rewarding to walk the stairs and see more of the mountain, and it’s not too hard to do by public transportation.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:10 +0000

Hi Neil,

What if I don’t have a vehicle, is it a long walk to get to the trail head of Tiger Mountain? Have you tried it? Mind sharing it with us as well? Will be going there very soon. TIA.

By: Gary Phoon

Gary Phoon — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:55:54 +0000

Thanks Neil for the advise. Then I don’t plan to go up during New Year Eve. Just stay around Taipei 101 to shoot a close up shots and enjoying the celebration with Taiwan people there. \ ( ^ 0 ^ ) /

By: Neil Wade

Neil Wade — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:44:01 +0000

Hi Gary,
Yes, it’s VERY crowded on New Years Eve. People start setting up as early as 12 hours before midnight. I’ve never actually gone up there then, because of the crowds. I honestly don’t know what to tell you, other than to set up early.

By: Gary Phoon

Gary Phoon — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:37:46 +0000

Hi, I would like to check if there is any difficulty going to Tiger Mountain during the New Year Eve? Will there be any traffic jam? I am afraid there will have a lot of people going to the 3 mountains for photography and having difficulty going up and coming down. Do you went to any of the 3 mountains during new year eve? I am from Singapore and will be travelling there so I want to get more information before going there because I do not want to miss the new year eve count down. And I want to photograph Taipei 101 fireworks.

Thanks & Regards
Gary Phoon

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The Four Beast Mountains – Yongchun « Neil Wade's Photography Blog — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:28:58 +0000

[...] other posts on the Four Beast Mountains. There’s the famous Elephant Mountain, the quieter Tiger Mountain, and the highest of the bunch, 9-5 [...]

By: Benny

Benny — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:33:23 +0000

I loved going up there when I was in Taipei. I’m surprised not many more locals new about that place. When I asked they said they didn’t know. I really think it’s the best view of Taipei and it’s free! It’s just the hike can be tough for some but so worth it.

By: fdamours

fdamours — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:39:09 +0000

Oh My God, Those pictures are awsome!!
Hey, I promise to go take a tour there one day :)
Im a big hiker my self, as a complementary thing i will add this link to my website
http://www.travelmastery.com
Thank you :)

By: Hiking the Four Beasts Mountains (四獸山) – Elephant Mountain (象山) « Neil Wade’s Photography Blog

Fri, 15 May 2009 05:42:50 +0000

[...] Hiking the Four Beasts Mountains (四獸山) – Elephant Mountain (象山) 15 05 2009 Elephant Mountain (象山) is the most famous of the “Four Beasts Mountains (四獸山)” of Taipei, Taiwan and the most easily accessible. It’s the third and last article in my series about hiking the Four Beasts Mountains. Part one is on 9-5 Peak (Jiuwufeng – 九五峯), and part two is on Tiger Mountain (虎山). [...]

By: Neil Wade

Neil Wade — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:28:24 +0000

Thanks Andy! Like I said, these mountains are some of my favorites in Taiwan and they’re sooo accessible! Check back in a few days and I’ll have the last of the series up: It’s on Elephant Mountain, the most popular and the closet to Taipei 101.