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One-Day Hike in Taoyuan Valley and Caoling Historic Trail in New Taipei City | Guided Tour + Transportation

Taiwan | Taipei |

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1 day

16~18 for a group

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Language： Chinese

USD $ 66.1 up

One-Day Hike in Taoyuan Valley and Caoling Historic Trail in New Taipei City | Guided Tour + Transportation

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Tour Overview

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Walking in the beautiful Taoyuan Valley grassland + Caoling Ancient Road stretching up the hills

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Earphones are provided for professional commentary, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the trail's history and cultural heritage.
[A tour leader and a guide are included, ensuring professional tour quality.]

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[Difficulty: Suburban Hiking] The entire route is about 11 kilometers, suitable for those who have exercise habits

Enjoy the scenic Taoyuan Valley grasslands of New Taipei City and the historically significant Caoling Historic Trail. Let's take a leisurely stroll, listening carefully to our guide's explanations of the trail's cultural heritage and natural ecology. Enjoy the expansive grasslands, weaving through patches of Miscanthus grass, and the joy of dancing with nature!

- Attraction Introduction | New Taipei City Taoyuan Valley + Caoling Historic Trail Day Hike -

▲ Caoling Historic Trail
The Caoling Historic Trail is the most iconic historical and cultural trail in Northeast Taiwan. It was a section of the Tamsui-Kavalan Trail, opened by ancestors in the 19th century, between Tamsui and Kavalan. It is one of the only remaining sections of the trail. The most notable ancient relics along this section are the "Heroic Towning the Wild Smoke" stele and the "Tiger" stele. Other cultural relics scattered along the trail include the Falling Horse Bridge, the Tudigong Temple, and the ruins of a guesthouse.

▲ Xiongzhen Manyan Stele (National Grade III Historic Site)
Inscribed in 1867 by Liu Mingdeng, the General of Taiwan Town, to suppress a mountain demon.

▲ Tiger Stele (National Grade III Historic Site)
Located approximately 130 meters from the highest point of the ancient trail, at an altitude of approximately 330 meters. In 1867, Liu Mingdeng's path was blocked by a storm. Drawing inspiration from the I Ching's idiom, "Clouds follow the dragon, wind follows the tiger," he used reed flowers as a brush and wrote on the spot.

▲ Taoyuan Valley
Formerly known as "Kun Niu Niu Mountain," Taoyuan Valley was a grazing ground for local farmers in the early days. Nestled on a ridge where mountains and sea meet, Taoyuan Valley sits on a grassland 500 meters above sea level, overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island. The grassland scenery and the stunning sea and sky complement each other, creating a paradise-like scene, hence the name "Taoyuan Valley." Along the trail, you'll find vast grasslands, old rice terraces, and even large herds of buffalo roaming around.

Activity process

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07:30 Meet at Taipei Main Station East Gate 3

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Let’s go! Take a bus to Taoyuan Valley

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09:00 Arrive at the Xiaojiazhuang trailhead

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Climb the stairs! Head up along the Taoyuan Valley Neiliao Line

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Taoyuan Valley Trail, strolling on the vast grassland

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Follow the Taoyuan Valley-Caoling line

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12:30 Arrive at Yakou, Caoling Ancient Trail

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Lunch: Bento + drink, rest

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13:30 Departure! Walking along the Caoling Ancient Trail between the Miscanthus Mountains

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Tiger Stele and Heroic Town Barbarian Smoke Stele: Class III historical sites from the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty

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Falling Horse Bridge: Origin of the Name

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16:00 Arrive at the entrance of Caoling Ancient Trail

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(The total walking distance is approximately 11 kilometers, entering from A and exiting from B)

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Return to Taipei

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18:00 Return to Taipei Main Station, end of the trip

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One-Day Hike in Taoyuan Valley and Caoling Historic Trail in New Taipei City | Guided Tour + Transportation

Travel Notes

- Age limit for mountaineering: 14 years and older but under 70 years old. Minors must be accompanied by their parents at all times.
- Guide arrangements for this mountaineering tour are subject to change based on group availability, weather conditions, and other factors.
- This mountaineering tour is located in a natural environment. Littering, fruit peels, and kitchen waste are strictly prohibited. Please respect the beautiful mountains and forests by placing your own trash in a garbage bag and taking it down the mountain.
- Please arrive on time for this tour. Late arrivals will be deemed as forfeiture and no refund will be given.
- Please be safe during the tour and follow the instructions of the tour leader or guide. Unauthorized risky actions or leaving the tour group are strictly prohibited. Due to the inherent risks and unpredictability of outdoor activities, participants are fully responsible for their own actions and consequences, and are responsible for their own personal belongings (including personal belongings). Please inform your family and relatives of the itinerary and precautions for this tour. - Participants in mountaineering trips should carefully assess their physical fitness and health conditions. Please refrain from registering if: poor physical fitness, surgery within the past six months, asthma, a history of cardiovascular disease, fear of heights, pregnancy, or any other health condition that could pose a risk.
- In the event of force majeure on the day of departure, the guide reserves the right to change the schedule and refund the fee after deducting necessary expenses. No refunds or postponements will be granted if participation is affected by personal factors.
- During the mountaineering trip, if a companion encounters a life-threatening situation, the entire group will retreat together without objection. Since mountaineering groups are legally considered a "community of risk," the entire group must retreat together.
- By registering for the trip, participants agree to authorize the use of videos and photos taken during the activity for future commercial purposes, including on the official website, Facebook, Line, and Line@.

Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

- Round-trip transportation
- Driver
- Tour guide and headphones
- Lunch: Box lunch + drink
- Insurance

The cost does not include:

The tour fee does not include any expenses not specified in the itinerary, any self-funded expenses or any expenses incurred in connection with the itinerary.

Cancellation Clauses

Cancellations made 41 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 5% handling fee.

Cancellations made 31-40 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 10% handling fee.

Cancellations made 21-30 days (including the 30th day) prior to the start of the trip will incur a 20% handling fee.

Cancellations made 2-20 days (including the 20th day) prior to the start of the trip will incur a 30% handling fee.

Cancellations made 1 day prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made 2 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made 2 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 20% handling fee.

Cancellations made 1 day prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Refunds are not available on the start date of the trip.

If the event is affected by force majeure (e.g., typhoon warnings, heavy rain alerts, etc.), the organizer will determine whether to cancel the event. A refund will be issued to the original payment method after deducting necessary expenses.

Requests for rescheduling due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

If participation is terminated during the event due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.

Meeting point:

Taipei Main Station East Gate 3