Taipei｜Xiao Guanyin Mountain O-shaped vertical walking guide｜5 hours into the Matcha Valley, with beautiful ridges recorded in one go!

[Location] Yangmingshan, Taipei City, Xiaoguanyin Mountain Group, 795-1070 meters above sea level, the entire journey is about 10.8 kilometers. [Transportation] It is recommended to drive to the Anbu parking lot to board the bus, or take a bus to Yangmingshan and then take a minibus (towards Xiaoyoukeng) to Anbu. There are few buses, so please check in advance. [Route] Anbu parking lot → West Peak → West West Peak → North Peak → Main Peak → Anbu Weather Station → back to the parking lot, the whole journey is an O-shaped vertical walk. [Experience] The starting point is hidden in a pile of reeds, so be careful as the front section is slippery. Behind the West Peak, a wide ridge opens up, revealing the Matcha Valley. The most challenging journey is from Xixi Peak to Bei Peak, where the muddy slide and steep slope cut test your physical strength. After conquering the North Peak, I felt relaxed. Although there were clouds and fog on the main peak, I still felt the vastness of the mountains and forests. Finally, we crossed the Cryptomeria forest and the asphalt road. We persevered throughout the whole journey and gained a lot! 【Friendly reminder】 📍Essential hiking poles, gloves and plenty of water 📍The route is slippery and difficult, be sure to download the offline map 📍Assess your physical strength, don’t go there rashly on rainy days, safety first #AprilGoodDestinations2025