2025

Last night outside Taipei is in the mountains near Xitou enjoying cooler weather at an interesting tourist destination

One of the birds we really wanted to see is the beautiful Fairy Pitta and the best spot is Huben where we visit and after some searching do find it

On the way down the mountain we stop at Yuantan for a nice hike to waterfalls and scenic views and also doing some birdwatching

Before leaving Fenqihu we hike on one of the multitude of trails in the area through bamboo forests and discovering historic sites

Late afternoon we are finally able to visit Alishan forest a magical place after most tourists are gone with old trees and beautiful birds

First stop today is Yushan National Park visiting the visitor center and taking a hike on Dongpu Prairie Trail seeing some special birds

In the evening after a short rest we explore Fenqihu eating one of the famous bento boxes and watching fireflies dance all around us

On our way into the mountains we stop to hike the Eryanping Trail a more popular and exhausting trail than we expected with some great views and birds

Our first stop after Tainan is at the surprisingly interesting Jacana Ecological Park adding multiple birds to our life list including the Pheasant Tailed Jacana

Last stop in Tainan is the famous Anping Tree House taken over by banyans and the former Tait merchant house both worth visiting if in the area