Lion's Head Mountain Trail

Taipei Attractions

獅公髻尾山登山步道茶園

Shigong Jiao Tail Mountain, also known as Huo Shao Liao Mountain, is the highest peak in the Shiding Mountain Range. The summit is covered with tall miscanthus, and wild boars can sometimes be found hiding among them, interrupting the hiking enjoyment of mountain friends. Due to the early development of the southern slope, when viewed from Pinglin District, one can see tea plantations and terraced fields intertwined and stacked upon one another. From the north side, looking towards the Yuguai Village in Shiding District, a sea of lush trees stretches out, and peaks rise one after another, often shrouded in clouds and mist, which softens the ruggedness of the mountains, giving them an unexpectedly gentle appearance.

Address：Yuguangli, Pinglin District, New Taipei City 232

Lion's Head Mountain Trail Introduction

Shigongjiwei Mountain, located at the junction of Pingxi, Pinglin, and Shiding Districts in New Taipei City, is the source of the Keelung River, Beishi River, and Xindian River. Its name derives from the shape of the mountain resembling the hairstyle of a Taoist priest (in Taiwanese, Shigong). It is also known as Huoshaoliao Mountain and is the highest peak in the Shiding Mountain Range. Most visitors start their journey from the historic Nanshan Temple (commonly known as Xiangong Temple), where they can enjoy views of the sea of clouds, tea plantations, and the large tongue lake. Following the winding industrial road leads to the trailhead, allowing an easy ascent to Shigongjiwei Mountain, which offers a 360-degree panorama of the beautiful scenery including Pinglin, Jiufen, Shuangxi Peaks, and Beishi River. In another direction, one can enjoy distant views of the Emperor's Hall, Qixingshan, Datun Mountain, Guanyin Mountain, and Taipei 101. It is suitable for hiking, sunrise watching, night views, and appreciating autumn pampas grass, making it a scenic trail suitable for all ages.

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Lion's Head Mountain Trail Travel Information

Address：Yuguangli, Pinglin District, New Taipei City 232

Transportation Methods：Take F721 from Pinglin Junior High School to Nanshan Temple Station.

Remarks：1. Trail difficulty level: Leisurely mountain trail (primarily with concrete, stone, and other artificial impermeable surfaces; designed for high-intensity use, often with steep gradients that use stair-type structures for hikers) 2. Total route length approximately 2.5 kilometers

Other Nearby Attractions： Fishing Light Trail 、 Huliao Lake Suspension Bridge 、 Beishi River Bicycle Path 、 Huliao Pond 、 Guanyintai 、 Cui Shi Hu Suspension Bridge 、 Zidong Community (Pingxi District Agricultural Association Dongshe Ecological Education Center) 、 Emperor Temple Trail 、 Pinglin Old Street 、 Pinglin Tea Museum

Nearby Cuisine： Hsiang Mao Candy Factory 、 Fu Chang Company 、 Ye Yan Restaurant 、 Heart Bread Shop 、 Tea Village 、 Shifang Tea Food Cuisine 、 Deli Rest Area (Dongmu River Tea House) 、 He Huan Tea Banquet Restaurant 、 Good Tea House (Yuan Shun Yi Tea House) 、 Imperial Palace Teahouse