Taipei Grand Hike 5 | 台北大縱走第四段

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Taipei Grand Hike Part 5: MRT Jiantan Station to Bishan Temple

Section 5 of the Taipei Grand Hike cuts right across the hills separating Shilin and Neihu, offering some of the absolute best skyline views and plane-spotting angles in the city. Starting right near MRT Jiantan Station, the route climbs up the Jiantan Mountain trail, passes the iconic "Old Place" Observation Deck, winds through Wenjian Mountain and historic trail paths, and crosses quiet industrial roads and ridge trails before finishing at the magnificent Bishan Temple.

Spanning approximately 10–12 kilometers, this scenic route blends urban panoramas, historic military remnants, forested ridge tracks, and sweeping temple viewpoints.
Itinerary Route: MRT Jiantan Station ➔ Yuanshan Trailhead ➔ Old Place Observation Deck ➔ Wenjian Mountain Triangle Point ➔ Zheng Chenggong Temple Trail ➔ Jinlong Industrial Road ➔ Zhongyong Mountain Trail ➔ Bishan Temple

Event Details
Time: Sat, 12 Sep, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (approx. 5-6 hours depending on pace)
Meeting Point: MRT Jiantan Station Exit 2 outside.
What to bring: Water, high-energy snacks/lunch, sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes, sun protection

What to expect: Sweeping 180-degree views of the Taipei basin, plane-spotting over Songshan Airport, historic bunkers, shaded forest paths, and a grand finish at Taipei's largest Kai-Zhang Sheng-Wang temple.

*Difficulty: 4/10

台北大縱走第五段：捷運劍潭站至碧山巖
接續行程，台北大縱走第五段橫切士林與內湖之間的陵線，沿途可將臺北盆地與松山機場飛機起降的壯麗景致盡收眼底。自捷運劍潭站旁起登，走過圓山親山步道、老地方觀機平台、文間山與綠意盎然的越嶺古道，最終抵達香火鼎盛的碧山巖。全長約 10–12 公里，沿途融合了都會全景、歷史軍事遺跡、舒適林蔭山徑與宏偉廟宇風光。
路線規劃： 捷運劍潭站 ➔ 圓山登山口 ➔ 老地方觀機平台 ➔ 文間山三角點 ➔ 鄭成功廟步道 ➔ 金龍產業道路 ➔ 忠勇山越嶺步道 ➔ 碧山巖
活動資訊
時間： 9月12日（周六）早上 8:00 – 下午 1:00（約 5-6 小時，視步伐而定）
集合地點： 捷運劍潭站 2 號出口外
攜帶物品： 充足飲用水、高熱量零食與午餐、防滑登山鞋或越野跑鞋、防曬用品。
行程亮點： 老地方觀機平台俯瞰松山機場與101大樓、文間山步道、綠意山徑、碧山巖居高臨下的壯闊視野。
難度： 4/10